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Our story

Born in Harare, made for us.

Swipe apps were made far away. We built one for how we really fall in love: by talking.

22,000+people joined
7,000+matches made
5,000+successful relationships
15+marriages
Started 1 Nov 2024Eight2Five Innovation HubZimbabwe & SADC
Why LinkUp is different

More than swiping.

Science says we fall in love by talking.

36questions

45 minutes of deeper questions made strangers feel close.

Arthur Aron, psychologist
86%of the time

Couples who last answer each other’s small chats.

John Gottman, researcher
5picks a day

Too many choices make it harder to commit.

Barry Schwartz, psychologist
♥talking feels good

Sharing about yourself lights up the brain’s reward areas.

Harvard study
Swipe apps
LinkUp
Brought together by
✕Looks
✓Talking
Choices
✕Endless swiping
✓5 picks a day
You get to know
✕Their photos
✓The real person
People come for
✕Quick fun
✓Real relationships
After a few weeks
✕Tired, many give up
✓More real dates
Made for
✕Overseas
✓Zimbabwe
How we do it

Everything for love, in one app.

Prompts, games, groups and real conversations.

Friends playing a card game

Games

Card games that start real conversations. Play alone, on a date or as a couple.

Friends laughing together

Community

Post your moments. Get likes and comments, then chat.

A group of young Zimbabweans

LinkUp Group

One big chat room, like the old MXit days. Pinned at the top of your chats.

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Channels

Date spots, events and love advice. Like WhatsApp Channels.

A woman opening a gift

Gifts

Buy a gift, voucher or ticket. For you or for your match.

A couple laughing together

Prompts

Answer a fun question every day. Your answers show on your profile.

A couple in a counselling session

Counselling

Talk to a relationship or marriage counsellor.

A man with a magnifying glass
Private & safe

Marriage check

Not sure if they are married? We can find out.

A worried woman looking at her phone
Private & safe

Cheating check

Worried they are cheating? We can find out.

How it works

Three easy steps.

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Sign up

A man happy with his daily picks2

Get 5 picks a day

Chatting on LinkUp3

Like, love, talk

Inside the app

Six simple tabs.

Tap one to see it.

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Farai, 29

Harare · Loves football, good food and Sunday church.

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Me · Free

What meal always reminds you of home?

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RudoHaha, sadza and covo every time
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ChipoAre you free on Saturday?
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TendaiYou both liked each other. Say hi 👋
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Date Spots HarareLinkUp · Channel
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Flowers delivered in Harare.
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  • 24/7 moderation

Our rules

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  • No harassment, nude content or asking for money
  • Fake accounts are removed and can be reported to the police
  • Meet in public places
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  • See, fix or delete your data any time
  • Deleted accounts are erased within 30 days
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Faith & tradition, your way

Find someone who shares your roots.

Search by church or by totem (mutupo). Or leave it out.

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Prices

Free to join. Pay to chat.

For first timers

Bronze

$0.99
7 days3people to chat with
Most popular

Silver

$2.99
2 weeks12people to chat with
Best value

Gold

$4.99
3 weeks25people to chat with
The ultimate

Platinum

$9.99
1 month60people to chat with

Silver and up also get the LinkUp Group and free crushes.

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Invite friends

Bring friends. Get rewards.

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You both get 3 free crushes

3friends join

1 free week in the LinkUp Group

5friends join

1 free week of Bronze

Find your invite code under You in the app.

Real stories

They met on LinkUp.

A married couple

“One message turned into a wedding.”

Tendai & Rufaro

Married in 2026
A couple embracing

“I found someone from my church.”

Tinashe

Together 8 months
A man proposing with a ring

“She was one of my five picks. Now we are engaged.”

Tapiwa

Engaged
Dating in Harare & Zimbabwe

The dating site for Harare singles.

Looking for dating sites in Zimbabwe? LinkUp is made in Harare. Meet single ladies and men near you in Avondale, Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Waterfalls, Budiriro, Kuwadzana, Chitungwiza and across Zimbabwe.

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Questions

Good to know.

Is LinkUp free to join?

Yes. Signing up and making your profile is free. You only pay when you want to start chatting with your matches.

How do I pay?

Tap the $ at the bottom of the app to open Plans. Pay with EcoCash, OneMoney, O'mari, InnBucks, Visa or Mastercard.

Can I use LinkUp on iPhone?

Yes. Tap Join now at the bottom of this page. LinkUp opens in your browser. There is nothing to install.

How do I report someone?

Tap report on their profile in the app, or message us on WhatsApp on +263 78 944 9463. We can suspend or ban anyone who breaks our rules.

How do the marriage and cheating checks work?

Message us on WhatsApp and tell us what you need. We find out for you, and your request stays private.

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