Jacob Mutisi
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Social media platforms should act on hate speech
This should include ensuring proper police investigations on hate speech and xenophobic crimes and holding those responsible to account.
By Jacob Mutisi
Sep. 2, 2022
Crime tech: Technology can eradicate corruption
The solution to Zimbabwe’s corruption challenges is to adopt the use of technology to access Zimbabwe’s day-to-day services.
By Jacob Mutisi
Sep. 9, 2022
Zim ISPs should filter internet porn
There is now need to have institutions that recognise and address hypersexualised media and pornography as "the public health crisis of the digital age."
By Jacob Mutisi
Sep. 30, 2022
Tech & Crime: Why is Registrar General’s website down?
Zimbabwe is still the most hackable country according to fossbytes.com.
By Jacob Mutisi
Oct. 7, 2022
Crime & Tech: Dating online the new in thing
Dumisani is working abroad, believes what is happening with the dating scene now, should never be a surprise since the world is now a digital environment.
By Jacob Mutisi
Oct. 21, 2022
Cybersecurity should be part of CSR
However before even checking with the bank. It is also important to check for the origins of the WhatsApp or email.
By Jacob Mutisi
Nov. 11, 2022
Govts should invest in security systems
Zimbabwe’s mainstream services and online software applications are at some point the target of local and international hackers.
By Jacob Mutisi
Nov. 25, 2022
Crime & Tech: Facebook users fall victim to hackers
There are about a billion users of Facebook, which constitutes about a sixth of the world’s population.
By Jacob Mutisi
Dec. 9, 2022
Growth of online gambling industry
THE World Cup 2022 final was played on December 18 and gamblers put in a lot of cash hoping to make financial gains from the world's biggest sports event.
By Jacob Mutisi
Dec. 23, 2022
Online visibility will make it easy to market Zim’s produce
Zimbabwean-produced mangetout, green beans, chillies, lettuce and fish are common in European supermarkets.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jan. 20, 2023
Zimbabwe needs a mining claims database
Zimbabwe needs to take advantage of the advancing national information and communication technology (ICT), and develop a national Mines and Geosciences Central Database System (CDS)
By Jacob Mutisi
Jan. 27, 2023
Recruitment made simple by technology
When looking for a new role, a quick google will lead you to countless job boards offering the opportunity to apply for a range of positions worldwide.
By Jacob Mutisi
Feb. 10, 2023
Entrepreneurship should start at education level
An informal economy or informal sector or shadow economy is the part of an economy that is neither taxed nor monitored by any form of government.
By Jacob Mutisi
Feb. 17, 2023
Dealing with leaked private images
There are steps you can take to have the person successfully prosecuted and have the images removed from the internet and social media platforms.
By Jacob Mutisi
Mar. 10, 2023
How bulk SMS platforms can help politicians campaign
Politicians can, instead, make use of bulk SMS marketing, a form of marketing that mostly gets overlooked.
By Jacob Mutisi
Mar. 24, 2023
Give ICT priority in funding
The ICT sector contributes to technological progress, output and productivity growth.
By Jacob Mutisi
Apr. 6, 2023
How to identify scholarship scams
With many Zimbabweans living in abject poverty due to the continuing economic decline, funding tertiary education has been difficult.
By Jacob Mutisi
Apr. 21, 2023
Why the RBZ adopted a digital currency
Its use as a currency and store of value is not new, as it has been in existence throughout history.
By Jacob Mutisi
Apr. 28, 2023
The dark side of social media platforms
They study personal details of people shared on social media platforms.
By Jacob Mutisi
May. 5, 2023
Zim schools must move with the times
Government statistics show that the number of primary schools are 6 798. In addition, the country has 2 980 secondary schools.
By Jacob Mutisi
May. 19, 2023
How to protect your gadgets from theft
A laptop and a mobile device have a one in 10 chance of being stolen.
By Jacob Mutisi
May. 26, 2023
How fraudsters steal your data
Users must not give out their phone numbers or email addresses to strangers via the phone.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jun. 2, 2023
VPN, access to internet: All you need to know
By controlling the internet, ruling parties can quash dissident activity and monitor online communications.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jun. 9, 2023
Rise of fake degree phenomenon
City of Johannesburg's Roads Agency CEO, Tshepo Mahanuke allegedly provided the city with fake academic qualifications.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jun. 23, 2023
Turn social media into tools for peace, not violence
President Emmerson Mnangwagwa made headlines in 2019, when he instructed his supporters to 'fight' on social media.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jun. 30, 2023
The importance of bridging digital divide
This global satellite service is making it possible for people to easily secure online connections.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jul. 7, 2023
Tech & Crime: Suicide now associated with cyber-bullying
With access to modern technology and the internet, Zimbabweans now have access to a powerful tool for sharing information and ideas with friends and family all over the world.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jul. 21, 2023
Embrace technology on election processes
A group of demonstrators took to the streets of Harare demanding the immediate release of the presidential election results.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jul. 28, 2023
Dealing with WhatsApp scams
The scammer then asks the user to share the code with them, which grants them access to the victim's WhatsApp account.
By Jacob Mutisi
Aug. 11, 2023
ZRP can benefit from smart video cameras
Traffic enforcement officers must be backed with smart video cameras.
By Jacob Mutisi
Aug. 18, 2023
Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 20, 2024
Zanu PF battles for influence amid Sadc-wide poll crises
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
Dec. 20, 2024
