ZiRA (Zimbabwe Intelligent Resource Assistant) is an AI assistant built for Zimbabweans everywhere. It covers Zimbabwean law, culture, Shona and Ndebele language, remittances, history, business, and education — with over 12,400 Zimbabwe-specific knowledge entries.

You can ask ZiRA about Zimbabwean law and regulations, Shona and Ndebele language, UK-Zimbabwe remittances, Zimbabwean history, business in Zimbabwe, education, culture, and much more.

Does ZiRA speak Shona and Ndebele?

Yes. ZiRA's knowledge base includes Shona and Ndebele language content. It is the only AI assistant purpose-built with Zimbabwean languages and cultural context at its core.

How does ZiRA relate to Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy?

ZiRA directly embodies the vision of Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy 2026–2030, which calls for AI that speaks Zimbabwean languages, serves the diaspora, and promotes inclusive digital development. ZiRA was built independently and is aligned with these national priorities.

Back to News

📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

Agridex builds neobank for cross-border commodity trade in Africa

Source: disrupt-africa

Pan-African startup Agridex, founded in 2023 by Zimbabwean-British entrepreneur Henry Duckworth, has developed a neobank product providing financial infrastructure for cross-border commodity trade. The platform enables businesses to move money quickly, manage liquidity, and link payments directly to underlying commodity transactions. Agridex is building a digital marketplace to serve as a one-stop-shop for agricultural producers across Africa.

Read full article at disrupt-africa →

💬

Join the Discussion

Discuss in the News thread

💬 tech Discussion

Discussing: Agridex builds neobank for cross-border commodity ...

0/1000

← Back to News