Zimbabwe Core Dataset

Shona Language Website Database

Reach the heart of Southern Africa's plateau. Our database captures verified websites written in Shona (chiShona), covering the vibrant digital economy of Zimbabwe and its widespread global diaspora.

60K+

Active Shona Sites

Mobile

Highest EcoCash Integration

Global

Deep Diaspora Network

The Digital Voice of Zimbabwe

Shona is the most widely spoken language in Zimbabwe, used by over 80% of the population. The Shona web is a hub for news, community engagement, and innovative financial services, reflecting the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of its speakers. From the capital Harare to the cultural centers of Great Zimbabwe, Shona content is a vital digital link for 15+ million people.

Our database uses advanced language identification to capture Shona content across .zw and international domains. We accurately filter for local dialects (Zezuru, Karanga, Manyika, etc.) and distinguish Shona from other Bantu languages like Ndebele, ensuring you target the market with precision.

Market Features

Understanding the Shona web:

  • Mobile Money dominance: High density of sites integrated with EcoCash and OneMoney.
  • Vernacular Media: Identification of thousands of news portals, radio sites, and community blogs in chiShona.

Strategic Use Cases

Vernacular Marketing Campaigns

Target the mass market in Zimbabwe. Advertising on Shona-language platforms offers higher resonance and lower costs for consumer services.

Diaspora Engagement

Reach the large Shona diaspora in South Africa, UK, and Australia. Filter for Shona sites hosted outside Zimbabwe catering to this demographic.

Public Sector & NGO Engagement

Access websites of government agencies, NGOs, and community initiatives providing resources and services in chiShona.

Shona NLP Training

Shona is a Bantu language with complex grammar and phonology. Use our corpus to train AI models on correct morphology and context in the language.

Unlock the Shona Market

Get the most accurate, verified list of Shona-language websites.

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