IzoneNetwork

Zimbabwe’s community for developers, makers and tech enthusiasts.
Discover projects, opportunities, events and ideas shaping the future of technology.

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Zimbabwe is full of people building the future developers, designers, founders, makers, students and innovators.

iZone Network exists to bring them together.

A space to discover projects, opportunities, events, ideas and the people behind them.
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Ifeoluwa Success, a Nigerian engineer, has developed a simulation-based cybersecurity platform called SkyShield Edu for aviation personnel, as reported by Techpoint Africa . The platform aims to train users through interactive, scenario-driven simulations to respond to cyber threats in real-time. It tracks three variables: response speed, decision accuracy, and consistency across repeated scenarios.

The platform has recorded 963 registered users and issued 649 certifications as of Q1 2025. According to Success, the project was initially self-funded, with contributions from former military colleagues and interest from government and other stakeholders. The development of SkyShield Edu highlights the importance of cybersecurity in the aviation sector, particularly in the context of insurgency and counter-terrorism efforts.

Success, who now works at Sabo Finance Multiglobal Limited, applies his cybersecurity knowledge in fintech by identifying realistic threat patterns and advocating for two-factor authentication. The SkyShield Edu platform is designed to address air-to-ground communication issues and reduce fratricide by providing immersive training for aviation personnel. As noted by Techpoint Africa, the platform has the potential to enhance the fight against insurgency and is attracting interest from government and other stakeholders.
https://t.co/61bnBhTqU1 #aviation #TechpointAfrica

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Ifeoluwa Success, a Nigerian engineer, has developed a simulation-based cybersecurity platform called SkyShield Edu for aviation personnel, as reported by Techpoint Africa . The platform aims to train users through interactive, scenario-driven simulations to respond to cyber threats in real-time. It tracks three variables: response speed, decision accuracy, and consistency across repeated scenarios.

The platform has recorded 963 registered users and issued 649 certifications as of Q1 2025. According to Success, the project was initially self-funded, with contributions from former military colleagues and interest from government and other stakeholders. The development of SkyShield Edu highlights the importance of cybersecurity in the aviation sector, particularly in the context of insurgency and counter-terrorism efforts.

Success, who now works at Sabo Finance Multiglobal Limited, applies his cybersecurity knowledge in fintech by identifying realistic threat patterns and advocating for two-factor authentication. The SkyShield Edu platform is designed to address air-to-ground communication issues and reduce fratricide by providing immersive training for aviation personnel. As noted by Techpoint Africa, the platform has the potential to enhance the fight against insurgency and is attracting interest from government and other stakeholders.
https://t.co/61bnBhTqU1 #aviation #TechpointAfrica

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African creators often complain of poor payouts from big tech platforms. According to Techpoint Africa, Emem Adjah, who spent over a decade leading monetisation across Google, X, YouTube, and Snap, explains the various factors that determine pricing. This issue affects the livelihoods of African creators and the overall digital economy, as reported by Techpoint Africa at .
The significance of this issue cannot be overstated, as it has a direct impact on the ability of African creators to sustain themselves through their work.
https://t.co/LurCKYQmzV
#AfricanCreators #DigitalEconomy

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African creators often complain of poor payouts from big tech platforms. According to Techpoint Africa, Emem Adjah, who spent over a decade leading monetisation across Google, X, YouTube, and Snap, explains the various factors that determine pricing. This issue affects the livelihoods of African creators and the overall digital economy, as reported by Techpoint Africa at .
The significance of this issue cannot be overstated, as it has a direct impact on the ability of African creators to sustain themselves through their work.
https://t.co/LurCKYQmzV
#AfricanCreators #DigitalEconomy

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According to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa involve AI, allowing criminals to launch scams and attacks that are faster, more convincing, and much harder to detect . Cybercrime-related losses across Africa have more than doubled since 2024, jumping from $192 million to $484 million. The report highlights the evolving nature of cybercrime, which is becoming an "industrialised, borderless ecosystem."

The increasing use of AI in cybercrime has significant implications for Africa's digital economy and cybersecurity. As the continent becomes more digital, with over 1.1 billion mobile subscriptions in 2025, criminals are taking advantage of this shift by using AI to create more convincing phishing emails, fake identities, deepfakes, and automated social engineering attacks. The report also notes that many African countries are still struggling to keep up with the evolving cyber threats, with fragmented cybercrime laws and a lack of AI tools and expertise needed to investigate sophisticated attacks.

In related news, Yellow Card, a stablecoin infrastructure startup, has raised $40 million in fresh funding from investors, including SC Ventures and Sony Innovation Fund. The company plans to use the funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure, making it easier for businesses to move money across borders, manage treasury operations, and hold US dollars digitally. Yellow Card already holds licenses in over 20 countries across Africa, Europe, and North America, and has partnerships with companies including Mastercard, Coinbase, and PayPal.

The growth of stablecoin infrastructure in Africa has significant implications for the continent's digital economy. As stablecoins become increasingly popular, they are being seen as a practical way to settle cross-border payments, manage foreign exchange exposure, and access dollar liquidity without waiting days for international bank transfers. For more information, visit https://t.co/BICmE7lixg #Techpoint #Cybersecurity

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According to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa involve AI, allowing criminals to launch scams and attacks that are faster, more convincing, and much harder to detect . Cybercrime-related losses across Africa have more than doubled since 2024, jumping from $192 million to $484 million. The report highlights the evolving nature of cybercrime, which is becoming an "industrialised, borderless ecosystem."

The increasing use of AI in cybercrime has significant implications for Africa's digital economy and cybersecurity. As the continent becomes more digital, with over 1.1 billion mobile subscriptions in 2025, criminals are taking advantage of this shift by using AI to create more convincing phishing emails, fake identities, deepfakes, and automated social engineering attacks. The report also notes that many African countries are still struggling to keep up with the evolving cyber threats, with fragmented cybercrime laws and a lack of AI tools and expertise needed to investigate sophisticated attacks.

In related news, Yellow Card, a stablecoin infrastructure startup, has raised $40 million in fresh funding from investors, including SC Ventures and Sony Innovation Fund. The company plans to use the funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure, making it easier for businesses to move money across borders, manage treasury operations, and hold US dollars digitally. Yellow Card already holds licenses in over 20 countries across Africa, Europe, and North America, and has partnerships with companies including Mastercard, Coinbase, and PayPal.

The growth of stablecoin infrastructure in Africa has significant implications for the continent's digital economy. As stablecoins become increasingly popular, they are being seen as a practical way to settle cross-border payments, manage foreign exchange exposure, and access dollar liquidity without waiting days for international bank transfers. For more information, visit https://t.co/BICmE7lixg #Techpoint #Cybersecurity

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Ozow has partnered with First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to launch a new API-driven payment solution, according to Disrupt Africa . This solution enhances account-to-account payments for FNB and RMB clients, offering merchants greater reliability, security, and control.

Ozow enables alternative payment solutions including QR codes, point of sale, e-commerce, e-billing, and peer-to-peer payments. The company raised a US$48 million Series B funding round in late-2021. The new API-driven payment solution replaces traditional electronic fund transfer (EFT) processes with a more secure, real-time, authorisation-led experience.

The partnership between Ozow, FNB, and RMB advances API-driven payments in South Africa. As noted by Rachel Cowan, interim CEO of Ozow, "Account-to-account payments have always been central to Ozow’s model, and partnerships like this are critical in advancing a more connected payments ecosystem." This development is significant as it offers a more secure and efficient payment solution for merchants.
https://t.co/RWOBiIOWE6
#APIdrivenpayments #fintech #paymentsolutions

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Ozow has partnered with First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to launch a new API-driven payment solution, according to Disrupt Africa . This solution enhances account-to-account payments for FNB and RMB clients, offering merchants greater reliability, security, and control.

Ozow enables alternative payment solutions including QR codes, point of sale, e-commerce, e-billing, and peer-to-peer payments. The company raised a US$48 million Series B funding round in late-2021. The new API-driven payment solution replaces traditional electronic fund transfer (EFT) processes with a more secure, real-time, authorisation-led experience.

The partnership between Ozow, FNB, and RMB advances API-driven payments in South Africa. As noted by Rachel Cowan, interim CEO of Ozow, "Account-to-account payments have always been central to Ozow’s model, and partnerships like this are critical in advancing a more connected payments ecosystem." This development is significant as it offers a more secure and efficient payment solution for merchants.
https://t.co/RWOBiIOWE6
#APIdrivenpayments #fintech #paymentsolutions

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Emmanuel Quartey, a Ghanaian developer, is redesigning assistive AI for African users, according to a report by TechCabal. Quartey's motivation came from temporarily losing hearing in one ear and a friend's question about what he would do if he lost his eyesight. He is developing Steward Vision Assistant, an AI-powered platform for blind and visually impaired users.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 200 million people in Africa need at least one assistive product, as reported by TechCabal. Steward Vision Assistant can recognize currency, identify objects, read printed text, and navigate surroundings. This technology has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals in Africa.

The development of Steward Vision Assistant is significant because it is being built with African contexts in mind, addressing the limitations of existing assistive technologies that were designed for developed markets. As noted by TechCabal, many of these technologies are expensive and may not work well with local currencies or speech patterns. Quartey's team is training its models to recognize Ghanaian accents and exploring support for regional languages.

https://t.co/9dT9qfy2Pn

#AssistiveTechnology #AIforGood #AccessibilityMatters

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Emmanuel Quartey, a Ghanaian developer, is redesigning assistive AI for African users, according to a report by TechCabal. Quartey's motivation came from temporarily losing hearing in one ear and a friend's question about what he would do if he lost his eyesight. He is developing Steward Vision Assistant, an AI-powered platform for blind and visually impaired users.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 200 million people in Africa need at least one assistive product, as reported by TechCabal. Steward Vision Assistant can recognize currency, identify objects, read printed text, and navigate surroundings. This technology has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals in Africa.

The development of Steward Vision Assistant is significant because it is being built with African contexts in mind, addressing the limitations of existing assistive technologies that were designed for developed markets. As noted by TechCabal, many of these technologies are expensive and may not work well with local currencies or speech patterns. Quartey's team is training its models to recognize Ghanaian accents and exploring support for regional languages.

https://t.co/9dT9qfy2Pn

#AssistiveTechnology #AIforGood #AccessibilityMatters

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A Zambian startup founded by two high school sweethearts is using AI to help farmers access premium markets, as reported by TechCabal. This as a significant development in the African startup ecosystem, showcasing the potential for innovation in the agricultural sector and promoting economic growth.
https://t.co/f0vmYJFoBh

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A Zambian startup founded by two high school sweethearts is using AI to help farmers access premium markets, as reported by TechCabal. This as a significant development in the African startup ecosystem, showcasing the potential for innovation in the agricultural sector and promoting economic growth.
https://t.co/f0vmYJFoBh

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Zimbabwe's small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may soon have a new exchange to facilitate growth and development.

The introduction of this exchange is significant as it could provide Zimbabwean developers, students, and founders with increased access to resources, networking opportunities, and potential funding. This could be a crucial step in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.

What potential impact could this new exchange have on Zimbabwe's tech ecosystem, particularly for local startups and entrepreneurs?
https://t.co/6hVMEfQ64G
#AfricaTech #ZimbabweTech #SMEdevelopment

[IzoneNetwork @IzoneNetwork]

Zimbabwe's small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may soon have a new exchange to facilitate growth and development.

The introduction of this exchange is significant as it could provide Zimbabwean developers, students, and founders with increased access to resources, networking opportunities, and potential funding. This could be a crucial step in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.

What potential impact could this new exchange have on Zimbabwe's tech ecosystem, particularly for local startups and entrepreneurs?
https://t.co/6hVMEfQ64G
#AfricaTech #ZimbabweTech #SMEdevelopment

[Brian Ratliff @BrierRat]

Gentlepeoples of the world: Claude CAD does drawings!

It's a simple part, but between Claude CAD and build123d tools, we created a full, professional, machine layout drawing.

The drawing is fully parametric with the CAD code for producing the part. Claude fully understands ASME standard dimensions. We created the title block from scratch. SVG format.

The best part: No. More. Menus.

You want a thing, you don't need to go searching. No more combing through menus, trying to find the secret recipe for creating your hole callout. You just have Claude draw it. It's just coding.

This is combining the freedom of manual drafting with the parametric-ism CAD.

[OpenAI @OpenAI]

We are committed to pushing the model frontier across cost efficiency, capability, and speed.

Starting today, we are reducing prices for GPT-5.6 Luna by 80% and GPT-5.6 Terra by 20% , and offering a faster option for GPT-5.6 Sol in the API.

Luna and Terra’s lower prices are reflected in how usage is counted in Codex and ChatGPT Work, so your usage goes further.

[Mikameel ᯅ @augmentedcamel]

Models are getting good with CAD

Playing around with geometric reasoning for assembly sequences.

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LLMs may make developers 2× faster—not the often-promised 10×.

A recent Hacker News discussion raises an important question: where do AI coding tools genuinely help, and where can overreliance introduce errors, security risks and weaker problem-solving skills?

How are you using LLMs responsibly in your workflow?

https://t.co/SHabRfzDH9

#AI #LLMs #SoftwareDevelopment

[IzoneNetwork @IzoneNetwork]

LLMs may make developers 2× faster—not the often-promised 10×.

A recent Hacker News discussion raises an important question: where do AI coding tools genuinely help, and where can overreliance introduce errors, security risks and weaker problem-solving skills?

How are you using LLMs responsibly in your workflow?

https://t.co/SHabRfzDH9

#AI #LLMs #SoftwareDevelopment

[OpenAI @OpenAI]

GPT-5.6 Sol has been used to solve open problems in mathematics. So why was it struggling with ARC-AGI-3, a benchmark of 2D puzzle games?

We investigated. The harness was not letting it remember what it had learned.

We found that enabling two API settings tripled our scores with 6x fewer output tokens.