Tesha Blog
Practical guides for hiring trusted local service providers across Zimbabwe — pricing, what to check before booking, and how WhatsApp can replace a list of saved numbers.
Domestic worker rates in Zimbabwe — what to pay in 2026
What's a fair monthly rate for a domestic worker in Harare in 2026? A practical breakdown by live-in / live-out, suburb and tasks.
Read articleHow to find a reliable plumber in Harare via WhatsApp (2026 guide)
Burst geyser at 8pm, blocked drain on a Sunday — finding a Harare plumber you can trust is half the battle. Here's the 2026 playbook.
Read articleWhen to call a handyman vs DIY — a Tesha guide for Harare homes
Should you fix it yourself, or call a handyman? The honest cost-time-skill trade-off, with examples and a few jobs you'll regret DIY-ing.
Read articleBecoming a service provider on Tesha: setup, credits, and your first job
A 5-minute WhatsApp setup, 100 free credits, and a steady stream of nearby jobs. Here's exactly how Tesha onboards new service providers.
Read articleChatting in Shona or Ndebele on WhatsApp — how Tesha understands your language
"You understand Shona?" — yes, and Ndebele, and the mixed-language messages real Zimbabweans actually send. Here's how Tesha's WhatsApp assistant works.
Read articlePreparing your home for Harare's rainy season — a maintenance checklist
Late October to March is rainy season in Harare. Here's the pre-storm checklist — gutters, roof, drainage, damp — ordered by priority.
Read articleWhy we built Tesha: a WhatsApp-first marketplace for Zimbabwe
Why a WhatsApp marketplace, why AI, and why we let you chat in Shona, Ndebele or English. The Tesha thesis, in one post.
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