The Zimbabwean Perspective

A Zimbo look on Tech and how it affects our lives

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

In the chaos of this year's Developer Conference season, something unexpected has been happening: Windows is making a huge comeback! But why did it need one? Was Windows failing? And how does that affect you (even if you don't use it?). Read more here: https://t.co/3paHYLc1rh

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

We're just going to say it, this thing is the Apple Car :
- Interior is designed by Johnny Ive
- Basically looks like something Apple would make, soulless elegance that most apple devices have
- aimed at the market that could actually afford the apple car's prototype ideas

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

Ferrari has just officially unveiled its first ever all-electric car, called the Ferrari Luce.

• Starting price: $640,000
• Interior co-designed with Apple's former head of design, Jony Ive
• Range: 280 miles (expected EPA)
• Peak charging speed: 350kW
• 122 kWh battery
• 1,050 horsepower
• 0-60mph: 2.4s
• 800v
• Four-door four-seater
• Four electric motors
• OLED screens
• Weight: 4,982 lbs
• Front motors spin to 30,000 rpm, rears hit 25,500 rpm
• Car uses an accelerometer to capture real vibrations from the electric motors & rear chassis. An algorithm filters out unpleasant frequencies and amplifies only the more “musical” sounds. This can be heard inside and outside the car.
• Paddle shifter on steering wheel changes how aggressively torque is delivered, with five different levels
• The trunk has 21.1 cubic feet of space, the largest luggage capacity the company has ever offered
• 197.6 inches long, about as long as a Tesla Model S

U.S. deliveries start in Q2 2027. More photos in the thread below:

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

EcoCash's new Super App has been out in the public for a while now.But one reaction keeps coming from users: why does this thing look and act like a social media app? Well, allow us to explain, and tell you if this is better than the regular @EcoCashZW app:https://t.co/cKNoJw5nbU

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

@EcoCashZW @EcoCashHoldings we have a few questions about the ecocash super app. If you guys don't mind us asking

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

So despite the rumors, OnePlus thankfully ISN'T dying. But the company is changing in a lot of ways, re-doing it's approach to international markets like Europe while making fans wonder what's next. Here's our breakdown of the whole thing: https://t.co/HcudRsxu3z

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

Econet's new #EcoCloud app doesn't work, yet it's letting people pay for it's services! The sad part however, is that this isn't the first Zim app that's a failure at launch, it's part of a trend that definitely needs to stop! Read more here: https://t.co/PiAOSl9y8o

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

@WindowsCentral This is great, but as we said here : https://t.co/vl99R6cq0Q

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

Everyone's been talking about how Apple's MacBook Neo is primed to make a huge splash when it launches at $599. And here's the thing, it probably will. Not because it's an amazing computer, but because Windows has been dropping the ball SO HARD lately: https://t.co/aVr2PwWhg6

[GDG Harare 🇿🇼 @gdg_harare]

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[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

Everyone's been talking about how Apple's MacBook Neo is primed to make a huge splash when it launches at $599. And here's the thing, it probably will. Not because it's an amazing computer, but because Windows has been dropping the ball SO HARD lately: https://t.co/aVr2PwWhg6

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

In case you didn't hear it , Starlink is increasing prices for its Roaming plans to $100, killing its cheapest subscription options in Zimbabwe. And if that's the case, what are the alternatives? Here's what we have so far: https://t.co/9z4eed3MqF

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

We're just going to leave this right here : https://t.co/qZpQfabLvn

[Joey.K @JoeyK_EDA]

One of the questions I get the most is, can you travel around Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 in an electric car?

Well, here is a perfect example. It's pretty straightforward in modern electric vehicles.

Here is a Tesla Cybertruck Trip from VFA to HRE.

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

@zimpricecheck We hate to say this, but our Starlink guide seems to continue to get more and more relevant : https://t.co/JUkYJpFw3L

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

Starlink capacity is BACK IN ZIM! But with the new priority plans being pricey at $101, we decided to help you get a cheaper alternative on a subscription , kits and even installation. Here is the CHEAPEST way to get a Starlink Kit in Zim:
https://t.co/uDV0szMg6A

[💲Zimpricecheck🇿🇼 @zimpricecheck]

𝗘𝗨 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗗: 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗭𝗜𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦?

The landscape for Zimbabwean business just shifted significantly. In its latest annual review (February 2026), the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 officially lifted all remaining asset freezes and travel bans on individuals and entities in Zimbabwe.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱:

𝟭. 𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀:
Following the delisting of 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗭𝗗𝗜) last year, there are now zero individuals or entities on the EU’s sanctioned list. This means the era of "targeted" travel bans and asset freezes within the EU is officially over.

𝟮. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The only remaining measure is the 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼, which has been extended until 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳. This restricts the sale or supply of military equipment and technology that could be used for internal repression.

𝟯. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲":
As you noted, the real weight of sanctions was often "over-compliance." Fintechs and international banks frequently blacklisted Zimbabwe entirely because the cost of vetting transactions against sanction lists outweighed the profit from our small market.
• 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸: European companies can now engage with Zimbabwean partners without the fear of accidentally tripping over a sanctioned entity.
• 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: This move provides a clearer path for payment gateways and digital banks to finally consider Zimbabwe as a viable, "clean" jurisdiction for their services.

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

Starlink capacity is BACK IN ZIM! But with the new priority plans being pricey at $101, we decided to help you get a cheaper alternative on a subscription , kits and even installation. Here is the CHEAPEST way to get a Starlink Kit in Zim:
https://t.co/uDV0szMg6A

[Schneider Shayne @kloudCoder]

@gushochikonaz @WillarShoko @shoko_tin We have mini kits 0774481007

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

A few weeks ago, people claimed Google "Won the AI race" because of its deal to help Apple with AI. But what does winning the race actually mean? Did Google do it? And how does that affect our daily live? Check out the article below to know:https://t.co/t3543OulUH

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

UPDATE : users are reporting restored functionality and their accounts unlocked again

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

Multiple users in Harare have been reporting their @EcoCashZW apps and platforms not recognizing user PIN codes and even locking them out. If your ecocash is experiencing problems at the moment, perhaps refrain from using it as people are being locked out.

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

Multiple users in Harare have been reporting their @EcoCashZW apps and platforms not recognizing user PIN codes and even locking them out. If your ecocash is experiencing problems at the moment, perhaps refrain from using it as people are being locked out.

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

@Techzim We said it before, we'll say it again : https://t.co/R9AMODMFcA

[The Zimbabwean Perspective @perspectivezim]

The Introduction of the Digital Services Tax has had everyone reeling for a week. And while some have breathed sighs of relief, one thing is very clear: this tax is an active threat to multiple innovation and growth sectors within our country: https://t.co/ukNDhsmhlR

[Techzim @Techzim]

With the Digital Services Tax, banks are expected to withhold tax

But how do they tell the difference between Amazon Prime and buying a physical tablet, for example?

And who carries the burden when it’s unclear?