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ZimSmart Villages is a local innovation ecosystem linking telehealth (via BatsiHealth / VakaAfya), e‑commerce (XMarketplace / BatsiXMarket), and capacity-building (ZimSmart Institute) to serve rural and peri‑urban Zimbabwe
VakaAfya BatsiHealth is Zimbabwe’s leading telehealth provider, delivering innovative services such as Teleophthalmology, Teleultrasound, and Specialist Consultations to improve healthcare access nationwide.
BatsiMarketplace is an empowering online marketplace offering nationwide deliveries, thousands of products, competitive pricing, and unmatched convenience. It’s where tradition meets technology—bringing shopping closer to every Zimbabwean.
"Your Vision - Our Mission" ZISO Health is committed to your eye care by offering affordable Eye screenings, Refraction, medication and spectacles tailored for your vision.
Here at ZimSmart Villages, we are committed to ensuring you get access to health care and digital services any time.
Digitizing one village at a time empowers communities with life-saving healthcare and opportunity through technology.
VakaAfya bridges digital tools and preventive healthcare, enabling health workers to provide early screening, health education, and referrals in areas where traditional services may be limited—making a tangible impact on health access across Africa
Here are some of your frequently asked questions
You can register via the VakaAfya BatsiHealth mobile/web app or visit a nearby kiosk/booth. Community agents provide support especially for those without smartphones.
For XMarketplace E-Commerce website visit www.batsixmarket.com
Also available on PlayStore & Appstore
We operate telehealth kiosks and booths across rural, peri‑urban, and underserved urban regions in Zimbabwe. We are located in:
We collaborate with ZimPost, TelOne, SAMP Group, NetOne, Budget Health, PSMAS, Vaka Health and ZISO Health.
Yes. Through BatsiHealth, you can access specialists—such as dermatologists, gynecologists, urologists, etc
Yes — at ZimSmart Villages, patient privacy and data security are fully upheld through comprehensive technical, operational, and regulatory measures.
We deploy access controls such as multi‑factor authentication and strict account privileges to ensure only authorized staff can access patient data.
All patient information is encrypted both in-transit and at rest, safeguarding data during transmission and storage