Tisu Vanhu Vacho - a Techzim podcast: Recent Episodes
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Episode Notes Who doesn't want to get a little something back from Liquid Home, Utande, TelOne et al if there is a service outage? Well, the UK seems to have a solution that compensates customers in the event of an outage.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/automatic-compensation-need-know
This should be applied in Zimbabwe because ISPs would be more motivated to maintain service quality.
We hope our friends at POTRAZ are listening...
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Episode Notes Zimbabweans are being forced to pay bribes at borders because no one told them to activate their COVID-19 Vaccination Cards. According to a report by NewsDay Zimbabweans are having to pay bribes in order to cross the border.
"At the land borders, Zimbabweans travelling to South Africa are reportedly paying bribes of up to R100 after their vaccination cards failed QR scans, and were rejected as fake." - NewsDay
https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/04/sa-rejecting-fake-zim-covid-19-vaccination-cards/
Enjoy the rant...
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Episode Notes As 2021 draws to a close we talked about the craziest things that happened over the year, like SI 127, SI 89, the US$50 smartphone tax, data prices and more.
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Episode Notes Yesterday we went to watch the new Marvel blockbuster Spiderman No way Home and judging by the ticket queues, this is a movie that many wanted to watch. The film isn't bad, far from it. It is a fun ride with plenty of surprises. However, there are some problems with the movie that are hard to overlook for some Spiderman fans...
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Episode Notes If you've watched The Boys (which is another show on Amazon Prime Video) then you are familiar with Homelander and what he is all about. And in the network's newest superhero show Invincible, a common theme has emerged. Amazon doesn't want us to trust a Superman-like figure or as a Reddit post I saw when the show came out said, Jeff Bezos is Lex Luthor
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Episode Notes Castlevania, a Netflix original anime series, is over after the conclusion of season 4. The show which started out as one of many in a crowd of Netflix's attempts at anime really showed how far the streaming service has come with the medium. We recently watched the series finale of Castlevania and here's what we made of this Netflix gem.
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Episode Notes For every 20 or so forgettable and uninspiring shows that Netflix produces, there is always one that is really good and Shadow and Bone is one of those rare ones. The Tisu Vanhu Vacho crew had a conversation about just how good Shadow and Bone is, as well as a few things that it didn't get right.
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Episode Notes Mortal Kombat is one of those franchises that when it comes out you have to check it out. However, in the current climate, the movie doesn't exactly hit all the notes but if you are a fan of callbacks and violence you'll probably like it. The Tisu Vanhu Vacho crew sat down to pick the movie apart and point out things that the movie did well.
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Episode Notes On this episode of Tisu Vanhu Vacho, we are joined by Heart and Soul host and digital content creator Unique Zimuto to talk about how wild it has been on socials during the pandemic.
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Episode Notes To say Batman vs Superman (BvS) was a divisive movie is an understatement. The movie was loved by some and critically panned by the film intelligentsia and viewers, even those who were faithful members of DC comics fandom. Like any other thing time is the judge and with Zach Snyder back at DC, well for the Snyder Cut, how did Batman vs Superman age?
We went over the merits of the movie, its shortcomings and of course we couldn't have a comic book movie conversation without some Marvel sidetracking.
Episode Notes The conversation started out with our thoughts on cannabis/marijuana/ weed. But like with all things we talk about we went down a few rabbit holes the biggest ones being the nature of addiction and trust. You should check out Switzerland's drug assistance program with the link here. They have taken the unconventional approach of working around the issue by giving those addicted the substance while trying to find the root cause of their addiction.
Episode Notes Shamiso bumped into a news report that said40% of South Africans want to continue working from home. That number is pretty high, and with the transition being only a year old that proportion was a little surprising.
In this episode we discussed:
- The pros and cons of the office setup and working from home.
- Reasons why we prefer remote work or a conventional office work environment.
- How the size of organisations makes one or the other easier to harder to handle on a personal level.
Episode Notes On this episode we were joined by Nyeleti and Rivoningo from #BossGirl which is an Instagram platform that seeks to empower women through celebrating achievements and sharing knowledge.
We discussed:
- The creation of #BossGirl
- Challenges associated with running an online platform in the pandemic.
- Trials of being a young entrepreneur in Africa
- Opportunities for young Africans in the "new normal"
The podcast ended abruptly because of some internet gremlins that decided to rear their ugly head.
You can check out #BossGirl on Instagram with the link here
Episode Notes On this episode we talk about Acie Lumumba's tweet on Zim universities producing useless graduates (which you can find with the link here)
- Is he right?
- What factors (as far as we can figure) could contribute to his statement being true or false?
- How far does it actually go? Are we looking at just Universities or does it start from home?
Episode Notes On this episode we talk about:
- The merits of a University degree vs an Apprenticeship in this day and age.
- Are degrees necessary for all fields or should you get on the job training in your chosen occupation if there is a way.
Episode Notes On this episode we talk about:
- Mainly about the second lockdown, things we've seen and experienced.
Episode Notes On this episode we talk about:
- Is there a difference between being spiritual and religious.
- Growing up apart with the people we once knew, or we were in deep with. (please watch Daniel Sloss' Jigsaw)
Episode Notes 2021 resolutions? What we enjoyed this year & women not knowing what to eat
Episode Note The Technikari Podcast kind of spilt over into uncharted territory, we decided to split the episode and upload the rest to Tisu Vanhu Vacho. Hope you guys enjoy Rufaro, Ed and Valentine rambling on and on.
If you want to hear all about ZIPIT Smart and EcoCash check out the main Techzim Podcast channel.
Episode Notes On this episode we talk about:
- Christmas mainly, Shamie tries to get Ed and Valentine into the festive mood, and it almost works... almost
Episode Notes Is breaking up Facebook an attack on success? Can you be friends with your ex? Even with all the bad things that happened in 2020, could all the experiences from this year be beneficial in the future?
Episode Notes On this episode we talk about:
- Do you rank the gifts you get? What weighs more the sentiment behind the gift or the value of it?
- Shamie is apparently a master matchmaker, find out how "Operation get Valentine a girl" went
- The new wave or the most recent waves of Feminism
Episode Notes * If you broadcast the events of your relationship on social media (good and bad) you have forfeited your privacy. * How are prank channels so successful? * Superheroes with powers and those without
Episode Notes We give our thoughts on the US elections
Would you ever want to compete on Big Brother, Fear Factor or any other reality shows
Public school vs private school experiences.
Shamie sends us on a some wild detours with her loaded question "Would you date someone at your workplace?".
The internet wasn't kind to us, but we managed to power through.
- Natural hair vs Artificial
- Are opposite sex best friends even possible?
- Zimbabwe is expensive!
- ALL THE BEST ED!
This episode gets even deeper than the last, from Jah Prayzah's award vote fiasco all the way to the jungle that is Harare's dating scene.
In this episode we talk about:
- We attempt to find highlights to life thus far
- Our individual position on Astrology
- Tastes in Music
- The YouTube sphere in Zimbabwe
Episode Notes On this episode we talk about:
Traditional gender roles in Zimbabwe PlayStation 5 and X Box Series X, which one is the best value How we all ended up at Techzim The COVID-19 vaccine video by Wendover Productions that outlines the logistical issues of getting the vaccine across the globe