Send Airtime to Zimbabwe from South Africa
Supporting family back home should not mean queues, fees you cannot see, or waiting days. With Tanaka Life you can send airtime, data bundles and ZESA electricity tokens to Zimbabwe from South Africa in a few taps. You pay in rand, and the person you are helping is credited within seconds.
How it works
- Choose the network or product: airtime, data, WhatsApp bundle or ZESA token.
- Enter the Zimbabwean mobile number (or the ZESA meter number).
- Pay in South African rand with a 1Voucher, card, instant EFT or your Tanaka Life wallet.
- The recipient is credited within seconds, and you get a confirmation.
Networks you can top up
Econet, NetOne and Telecel airtime and bundles, plus ZESA tokens for prepaid electricity. See everything on the all networks page.
Why customers use Tanaka Life
- Prices shown in rand before you pay.
- Instant delivery to Econet, NetOne and Telecel numbers.
- Built for Zimbabweans in South Africa and the diaspora.
- Also available on WhatsApp for quick repeat purchases.
Frequently asked questions
How do I send airtime to Zimbabwe from South Africa?
Choose the network (Econet, NetOne or Telecel), enter the Zimbabwean mobile number, pick an amount, pay in South African rand and confirm. The recipient is credited within seconds.
Which Zimbabwean networks can I top up?
Econet, NetOne and Telecel airtime, plus data bundles and WhatsApp bundles on those networks.
How much does it cost to send airtime to Zimbabwe?
The price of each product is shown in South African rand before you pay, so you always know the total. Browse the networks to compare amounts.
How long does it take to arrive?
Delivery is normally instant. If anything is delayed you can follow your order on the Track Order page.
Can I also buy ZESA electricity tokens and data bundles?
Yes. You can buy ZESA prepaid tokens for a meter number, and data and WhatsApp bundles for any supported network.
Can I do this on WhatsApp?
Yes. Tanaka Life also runs a WhatsApp service so you can buy airtime, data and ZESA tokens in a chat.