Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: Serving Zimbabweans at Home and Abroad

As we mark 10 years of service, we take a moment to reflect on a journey fueled by innovation, resilience, and a deep-rooted commitment to Zimbabweans—wherever they may be. From our humble beginnings to becoming a digital powerhouse through platforms like Paynow and Topup, our mission has remained steadfast: to make life simpler, more connected, and financially empowered for every Zimbabwean.

A Decade of Seamless Payments: The Paynow Story

Launched with a bold vision in 2013, Paynow quickly became the backbone of Zimbabwe’s digital payment ecosystem. Today, over 20,000 merchants trust Paynow for safe, secure, and seamless transactions. From utilities and education to retail and subscriptions, our integrated platform empowers businesses to accept payments from EcoCash, OneMoney, Visa/MasterCard, Zimswitch, InnBucks, Omari  and more—all through one consolidated gateway.

Empowering Businesses for the Future

For a decade, Paynow Business has been more than just a payment portal—it has been a growth partner. With real-time reporting, API integrations, and robust merchant tools, we’ve enabled startups, corporates, and government institutions alike to digitize commerce and serve their customers better.

In a time of currency transitions, economic shifts, and growing e-commerce demand, Paynow has stayed ahead, continuously evolving to meet the needs of our local businesses and their international customers.

Bridging Distance with Topup: A Lifeline for Diaspora Support

While Paynow revolutionized payments, Paynowtopup changed how Zimbabweans abroad care for loved ones back home. Whether it’s a parent topping up school fees from South Africa, a sibling paying ZESA from the UK, or a friend gifting mobile airtime from the USA—Paynowtopup has been the bridge that keeps families connected.

Trusted by Zimbabweans Around the World

Over the years, Paynowtopup has grown into a trusted platform, offering:

  • Airtime and data purchases across all major networks (Econet, NetOne, Telecel)

  • ZESA electricity token payments

  • Convenient Insurance (Nyaradzo, Doves, CIMAS etc.), tuition and municipal bill payments

  • A seamless checkout experience with global card support

What sets Paynowtopup apart is our focus on reliability, speed, and transparency—giving Zimbabweans in the diaspora peace of mind that their support is received instantly and securely.

10 Years. 1 Mission. Millions Served.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: technology should empower people.

  • We’ve processed millions of transactions.

  • We’ve helped families stay connected across borders.

  • We’ve supported merchants through power outages, lockdowns, and surges in online demand.

  • We’ve shown that home isn’t just a place—it’s a connection we nurture daily, digitally.

Looking Ahead: Innovation with Purpose

As we enter our second decade, we reaffirm our commitment to serving Zimbabweans—at home and abroad—with even greater impact. Expect:

  • More digital services for diaspora users

  • Stronger integrations for merchants

  • AI-driven tools for smarter payments

  • And most importantly, a renewed dedication to customer-first innovation

Thank You, Zimbabwe.

This 10-year milestone belongs to every Zimbabwean who’s ever used Paynow or Paynowtopup . To our customers, partners, merchants, and diaspora families: Thank you for trusting us to power your payments, connections, and dreams.

Here’s to the next 10 years of service, growth, and unwavering commitment to Zimbabwe.