Technikari - a Techzim podcast

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February 19, 2021Technikari with Takunda Mujuru, the creator of the fitness app Zimbofit
Episode Notes
Late last month we reported on ZimboFit, Zim's newest fitness app. The application has some peculiarities in that its a PWA (Progressive Web Application). Why this is strange is because many of us are accustomed to having a downloadable app that we can use on our phones.
A PWA is the same, but you access it through your web browser. After that initial report, we thought it would be great to have the creator of the application Takunda Mujuru on to tell us more about it.
[04:00] The inspiration behind ZimboFit, the market the application is targetting and partnerships with trainers and nutritionists.
The effects a PWA has on sharability since ShareIt is huge in Zimbabwe [12:09]
[16:00] Why they chose a PWA instead of a conventional app, any plans for an Android or iOS app
[17:58] What the initial reception was like as well as the things they over designed and maybe underperformed on. How they are learning from those experiences going forward.
[22:06] Types of workouts and exercises as well as personalization on ZimboFit.
[28:02] A beginner's guide to making the most out of ZimboFit
[35:37] The business model, prices and how the trainers and nutritionists are paid
[39:43] Aspirations for the app going forward. Is it ever going to move from a one-time payment for the exercises to a monthly subscription model?
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February 17, 2021Technikari with the Zim duo who created an AI-based COVID-19 diagnostic system
Episode Notes
The conversations roll on and on this episode of Technikari, we are joined by Wisdom James Murombo and Pardon Mukoyi the team behind the Chest X-Ray COVID-19 Diagnostic system we reported on in late 2020.
Pardon and Wisdom claimed second place at the ICAT Hackathon for their system and they are now working with the Ministry of Health to deploy it nationwide.
On this episode we talked about:
The development of the system with Kaggle's chest X-Ray datasets
Challenges associated with deploying the system nationwide
Investment and govt support
Integrating other forms of imagining (MRI and CT) as well as configuring the system to help with Cancer, TB and other diseases.
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February 16, 2021Local nuclear engineer talks atomic energy adoption in Zim
Episode Notes
Last week we had a network interrupted conversation with Simbarashe Mangena who is a Nuclear Engineer from the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ). Thankfully this week we were able to have the conversation in its entirety and on this second edition of the Technikari Nuclear Special we learned even more about:
The use cases of Nuclear Science and Technology in Zimbabwe
Specific use cases for the different types of radiation
Africa not leveraging the 18% uranium supply it gives to the rest of the world for nuclear technology and infrastructure development
Challenges that affect Zimbabwe in adopting nuclear technology for power generation.
Is nuclear power generation in Africa and Zimbabwe even viable what with the rise of alternative and green energy like solar?
Management of nuclear waste
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49min
February 12, 2021Sahwira-in-chief Takwana Tyaranini talks Senditoo's early days & future
Episode Notes
On this episode of Technikari, we were joined by Takwana Tyaranini the co-founder of the popular remittance service Senditoo.
Senditoo has been blazing a trail especially in 2020. The company slashed all fees for money transfers to Zimbabwe and it also launched a referral program where people get US$10 for referring someone to the service.
On this episode we talked about:
Back in March 2020, the World Bank said that remittances to Sub Saharan Africa would fall by plus or minus 20% but for Zim it has been different. Remittances to Zimbabwe grew by 42%. Since Takwana Tyaranini is in the space, we asked what his take or insights are on the massive upswing.
Senditoo as mentioned before slashed all fees for money transfers to Zimbabwe, add that to the referral program and that's quite a lot of money. How is Senditoo able to manage this?
We have seen the remittance space shift from just money transfers to include services as well. Senditoo recently launched their ZESA token purchases, so is this where the industry as a whole is headed?
Lastly what we should expect from Senditoo in 2021.
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22min
February 11, 2021What does the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) do?
Episode Notes
On this episode of Technikari, we are joined by Simbarashe Mangena from the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ). He is a nuclear engineer, and he gave us a walkthrough of Nuclear Technology and Science applications in Zimbabwe.
We talk about:
What the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) is and what it does?
Nuclear science and technology applications in general
Applications of Nuclear Tech in Zimbabwe
Is there a conducive regulatory and financial environment for Nuclear adoption in Zimbabwe.
How far or close Zimbabwe is from adopting Nuclear for power generation
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February 11, 2021The difficulties and upshots of being a creative in Zimbabwe with Comexposed's co-founder
Episode Notes
On this episode of Technikari, we are joined by Eugene Ramirez Mapondera the co-founder of Comexposed. Eugene is a comic book artist, animator and businessman. He is one of the luminaries in the Zimbabwean and African comic book and animation spheres.
On this episode we talked about:
Growing up wanting to be a creative in Zimbabwe
Getting visual arts to be taken as a serious career path.
The founding of Comexposed
How the industry has changed in Zimbabwe and Africa
Managing collaborations with international players.
The impact of the pandemic on creatives.
What Eugene is looking forward in 2021.
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53min
February 04, 2021CEO of Econet solar subsidiary DPA talks Africa's renewable energy landscape
Episode Notes
Technikari conversations roll on and on this one we are joined by Norman Moyo, Chief Executive Officer of Econet Subsidiary, Distributed Power Africa (DPA).
> DPA
> “Distributed Power Africa (DPA) is a market leader in Africa, in innovative renewable energy solutions. We have operations across Africa including in Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe. DPA’s mission is to increase the continent’s uptake of renewable solar energy as a comprehensive and reliable source of power by eliminating the barrier of initial capital outlay, optimizing power usage, and reducing costs. The company supplies commercial & industrial businesses and individuals with efficient green solar energy without an initial capital outlay.”
On this episode we talked about:
Distributed Power Africa's business model.
DPA's projects across Africa.
Commercial & Industrial, Residential and Rural installations
DPA in Zimbabwe: Relationships with the government and its regulating bodies as well as corporates and private entities.
DPA's Electric Vehicle charging stations in Zimbabwe
Crowdsource solar projects
If you want to read more about DPA you can check out their blog with the link here.
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February 03, 2021Whatever you thought you knew about Drones in Zim is probably wrong...
Episode Notes
On this episode of Technikari, we are joined by Tawanda Chihambakwe, a professional drone pilot and a man who is all about Unmanned Aerial Systems. He is also the Managing Director and Chief Drone Pilot at Flying Labs Zimbabwe which is a platform that seeks to use drones for the common good.
On top of all that he co-authored a book called Drone Professional 1 which looks at all the applications and use cases for drones in Africa and abroad. The second edition of the book is dropping this Friday (5/02/2021) so be on the look-out for it on Amazon and book stores in the near future.
We discuss:
What a drone or unmanned aerial system is.
The applications and use cases for drones.
Licencing in Zimbabwe and pilot responsibility.
Flying Labs Zimbabwe and #dronesforgood
Drone Professional 1 and the upcoming Drone Professional 2
You can purchase a copy of the bestselling Drone Professional 1 on Amazon with the link here and you can also check out Flying Labs Zimbabwe with the link here.
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39min
February 02, 2021Digital marketing tips and tricks for any business
Episode Notes
On this special Technikari episode we are joined by Trust Nhokovedzo founder of Afrodigital Pan-University. He is a digital marketing expert who runs courses on how businesses and individuals can increase their presence online and improve their business in general.
Digital marketing tools:
Improve your Digital Marketing game with the 10 for 10 Challenge running from the 1st February to 12th February. Apply for free with the link here.
Google's Free Digital Skills Courses with the link here.
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38min
February 01, 2021The best fast food delivery app/service in Zimbabwe
Episode Notes
On this Episode we chat about the food delivery apps we have been using over time and more importantly during the lockdown. The contestants are Dial'a'Delivery, Munch and Tazine Eats.
Range of restaurants
Delivery prices
Delivery times
Areas they service and those they don't (Ed and Rufaro decided to live far)
Features of the respective apps.
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47min

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