r/ZimbabweDiaspora

I’m a social worker based in Zimbabwe with on-the-ground experience. I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is for people in distress to find the right help, and how independent social workers struggle to reach those who need them most. The system is broken, and I believe technology built thoughtfully can fix a big part of it.

I’ve spent months building on this idea and have been stuck especially with the technical side.

But I’m not a developer. I can design the workflow, bring the networks, and ensure the solution works within our local context. What I need is a technical cofounder who can build the first version: setting up servers, integrating APIs, handling payment systems, and creating a clean backend that social workers can actually use. It’s not a massive platform, just a focused, reliable tool that connects people to care.

If you’re a software engineer who enjoys working with APIs, databases, and backend systems, has built or wants to build something that makes a tangible difference, is open to working remotely and partnering for equity (this is not a freelance gig), and cares about improving social welfare in underserved communities, then I’d love to hear from you.

I’m based in Zimbabwe, but you can be anywhere. I’m ready to start building, and I’ll share full details in a private conversation with serious candidates.

Drop a comment or DM with a bit about yourself, what you’ve built, and why this project speaks to you. If you have a LinkedIn profile, please include the link as well. This is a true partnership; I’m looking for someone who wants to build and own this with me, not just code for a paycheck.

Let’s see if we’re a fit.

I got tired of sorting through gossip to find real Zimbabwe news, so I built Ikka News. After months of improvements, it's faster, smarter, and much more reliable than the first version.

We also now send out a newsletter 3 times a week with the biggest Zimbabwe stories, making it easy to stay informed without the noise.

Would love to hear your feedback.

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Please you don’t need anyone to tell you that if you are travelling on a speeding bus or car it increases the risk of being in a dangerous accident. Please care enough about your life to confront the driver or get off the bus/car. Nothing is worth mote than your life.

There are a lot more things that can be fixed from self worth and self respect. Imagine if we could keep our communities clean by not littering (council doesn’t not care because we don’t as well).

We live in a country that seems to not value us but it’s actually us who don’t value ourselves and consequently our country.

Hi!
I’m researching African history, especially Zimbabwe and what was known as Rhodesia. I know some things but wanted to ask a few questions to people actually living in Zimbabwe.
I know about the economy. I know that the country had a rapid decline when communist Mugabe took over. I know Rhodesia was far more successful in certain areas, although the racial discrimination still existed. My questions are:

How do people in Zimbabwe today view the transition from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe, and how is it discussed in families or schools?

In hindsight, do you feel the focus on political transition affected attention to everyday needs such as infrastructure and the economy?

How is the Education compared to European and North American standards?

Do people in Zimbabwe support the government? If not; was it better during Rhodesia or was both equally bad?

What are the biggest improvements you feel have happened since independence, and what challenges remain?

Thanks for any answers and I wish a wonderful day in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🙏