# Zimpapers — Zimpapers Digital

> Zimbabwean newspaper publisher offering multiple daily, weekly, and Sunday titles. (iPhone/iPad app by PD House Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zimpapers/id1558744136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PD House Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220178386)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
- Released: 2021-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zimpapers/id1558744136/reviews.md

## What is Zimpapers?

Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd is the oldest newspaper publisher and commercial printer in Zimbabwe, as well as being the largest publisher of newspapers, having been in the industry since 1891. It publishes 13 newspaper titles and runs a Broadcasting Division.

The company is the proprietor of Zimbabwe’s leading daily newspapers, The Herald, The Chronicle and H-Metro. It owns two Sunday newspapers The Sunday Mail and The Sunday News.

The largest Provincial newspaper in Zimbabwe, The Manica Post, a weekly, anchors the Mutare unit. In recent decades; Zimpapers launched two newspapers in the country’s two main indigenous languages, Shona and Ndebele. Kwayedza, the Shona weekly is published in Harare while Umthunywa, the Ndebele weekly paper is published in Bulawayo.

## Key features

- Access to 13 newspaper titles
- Daily, weekly, and Sunday publications
- Content in Shona and Ndebele
- Proprietor of The Herald and The Chronicle
- Includes The Sunday Mail and The Sunday News

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zimpapers/id1558744136/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Zim papers App

*2021-12-18*

This app does not work as it used to do when it was unveiled. You cannot move across the channels and sometimes it just goes off air!!

**Developer response:** Please review the updated app. All features are now updated

## Frequently asked questions about Zimpapers

### What newspapers are available on Zimpapers?

Zimpapers provides access to 13 newspaper titles, including prominent ones like The Herald, The Chronicle, H-Metro, The Sunday Mail, The Sunday News, and The Manica Post. It also features Kwayedza in Shona and Umthunywa in Ndebele.

### Does Zimpapers have ads?

Yes, Zimpapers contains advertisements. This is typical for free news applications that rely on ad revenue to support their operations.

### What is the age rating for Zimpapers?

Zimpapers has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a broad audience, including children, with no significant mature content.

### How often is Zimpapers updated?

The app was last updated on August 14, 2024, with version 3.3.11. This suggests regular updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new content or features.

### What devices support Zimpapers?

Zimpapers is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### What languages does Zimpapers offer content in?

Zimpapers publishes content in English, Shona, and Ndebele. This caters to a diverse readership across Zimbabwe.

### What do users like about Zimpapers?

Based on the provided rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, users appear to be highly satisfied with the app. This suggests a positive user experience and valuable content delivery.

### When was Zimpapers first released?

Zimpapers was first released on March 30, 2021. This indicates it has been available for a few years, allowing for a stable user base and feature development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.11 — 2024-08-14

New build to include app permission

### 3.3.3 — 2023-06-08

New build to include performance improvements

### 3.2.0 — 2023-01-02

New features and functionality.
Fixed loading speed issues

### 3.1.1 — 2021-12-02

New features and functionality.
Fixed loading speed issues

### 1.0 — 2021-03-30

No release notes.

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