Zimbabwe’s currency craziness disadvantaging foreign VISA, MasterCard card holders

With the holiday season having come and gone, the only thing that’s left for most of us to do is to lick our financial wounds. There is something about Christmas that makes us forget that January comes next, with its array of school fees, bills and other commitments. January disease, as they cleverly call it,…

You can still use your international Visa and MasterCard cards in Zimbabwe

A few days ago I developed a small situation where I really needed some money but none was forthcoming. You know how it is in Zimbabwe these days. The galling thing about my situation was that though I had exhausted everything in my local cards, I had a bit of money in my Payoneer MasterCard card….

Is DSTV Now Free?

DSTV Now has been growing in popularity over the past few years. If you check on Google, you will notice that millions of people carry out searches for DSTV Now every month. That’s a lot of people who are looking to access DSTV via their desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The fact that it’s available on both Android…

What is Early Launch Malware Protection in Windows 10?

Early launch Malware Protection is a feature that was added to Windows to specifically protect computers against the threat that is posed by rootkits. Rootkit are a particularly nefarious type of computer malware that is used to hide malware on infected computers. They are used by people who create computer malware to keep certain programs hidden. What is Early…

Maximum transfer amounts: Western Union vs Worldremit

If you are looking to transfer money to friends and family in Zimbabwe from the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa and any other country for that matter, you may be wondering how much you are allowed to send in one go. The table below shows the maximum allowed amounts when transferring money to Zimbabwe using Western…

How to Cancel Call Barring on MTN South Africa

Do you wish to learn how to cancel call barring on MTN South Africa? If yes, then you have come to the right place. MTN is South Africa’s second biggest telecommunications company. Activating call blocking on MTN is something that we have previously written about. The process is easy enough if you know the necessary codes. However, some people…

How much does it cost to send money to Zimbabwe using WorldRemit?

If you are looking to send money to friends and relatives in Zimbabwe via WorldRemit, this article shows you how much it is going to cost you for various amount. Needless to say here that a large number of Zimbabweans survive through the money that is sent back home from the Diaspora. So, what are…