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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.

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📰 News9 March 2026·2 min read·

UK tech funding roundup: £99.4m across 5 deals, week of 2–6 Mar 2026

Source: uktn

UKTN tracked £99.37 million in UK tech investment across five funding rounds for the week of 2–6 March 2026, representing a 91% week-on-week decrease. The largest deal was Oxford-based autonomous vehicle company Oxa, which raised £77 million. Other deals included biomaterials firm Shellworks and gaming startup Mutable Tactics.

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