Settings
The Settings screen lets you customise how Pamusika works for you. Access it by tapping the gear icon or navigating from your Profile screen.
Language settings
Section titled “Language settings”Pamusika supports three languages:
| Language | Code |
|---|---|
| English | en |
| Shona (chiShona) | sn |
| Ndebele (isiNdebele) | nd |
To change your language:
- Go to Settings > Language.
- Tap the language you want to use.
- The app will reload in the selected language.
Theme settings
Section titled “Theme settings”Choose how the app looks:
- Light — A bright theme for daytime use.
- Dark — A dark theme that is easier on the eyes at night and saves battery on OLED screens.
- System — Automatically matches your device’s light or dark mode setting.
To change your theme, go to Settings > Appearance and select your preferred option.
Notification preferences
Section titled “Notification preferences”Pamusika lets you control exactly which notifications you receive. All notification settings are found under Settings > Notifications.
Master toggle
Section titled “Master toggle”The Push Notifications toggle controls whether the app can send you any notifications at all. When turned off, you will not receive any push notifications from Pamusika.
Granular controls
Section titled “Granular controls”When push notifications are enabled, you can individually toggle:
| Notification type | What it does |
|---|---|
| Messages | Get notified when you receive new messages from buyers or sellers. |
| Listing Activity | Get notified when someone is interested in your listings (views, favourites, offers). |
| Followers | Get notified when someone follows you. |
| Price Alerts | Get notified when prices change for listings you have saved. |
| Promotions & News | Receive updates about promotions, new features, and Pamusika news. |
AI Assistant
Section titled “AI Assistant”Pamusika includes an AI assistant called Mupfuyi that can help you with farming tips, listing creation, price guidance, and more. Access it from Settings > AI Assistant to view your conversation history and start new conversations.
For more details, see the Mupfuyi AI Assistant guide.
Offline mode
Section titled “Offline mode”Pamusika is designed to work even when your internet connection is unreliable — which is common in rural farming areas across Zimbabwe.
What works offline
Section titled “What works offline”- Browsing cached listings — Listings you have previously viewed are saved on your device and can be browsed offline.
- Creating listings — You can create new listings while offline. They are saved in a queue and automatically published when you reconnect.
- Editing listings — Changes to existing listings are queued and synced when you are back online.
What requires internet
Section titled “What requires internet”- Sending and receiving messages
- Uploading photos
- Viewing listings you have not opened before
- Account registration and login
Sync queue
Section titled “Sync queue”When you make changes offline, they are stored in a sync queue. You can see the number of pending items on your Profile screen. When your connection returns:
- Items sync automatically in the background.
- You can also tap Sync Now to trigger a manual sync.
Storage and data
Section titled “Storage and data”Cache size
Section titled “Cache size”You can see how much storage the app is using under Settings > Privacy & Data. The cache includes saved listings, images, and temporary data.
Clear cached data
Section titled “Clear cached data”If the app is using too much storage or behaving unexpectedly, you can clear the cache:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Data.
- Tap Clear Cached Data.
- Confirm the action.
This removes cached listings, images, and temporary data. Your account, login, and personal data are not affected.
Clear all data and logout
Section titled “Clear all data and logout”If you need a fresh start or are handing the device to someone else:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Data.
- Tap Clear All Data & Logout.
- Confirm the action.
This removes all app data including your login session. You will need to sign in again.
Account management
Section titled “Account management”Edit profile
Section titled “Edit profile”Go to Settings > Edit Profile to update your name, email, profile photo, and language preference. See the Profile Setup guide for details.
Change password
Section titled “Change password”Go to Settings > Change Password to update your password. See the Security & Privacy guide for password requirements.
Change phone number
Section titled “Change phone number”Go to Settings > Change Phone Number if you have a new phone number. You will need to verify the new number.
Account recovery
Section titled “Account recovery”Go to Settings > Account Recovery to set up or manage your recovery options. See the Security & Privacy guide for the full process.
Sign out
Section titled “Sign out”To sign out:
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll to the Account section.
- Tap Sign Out and confirm.
You will be returned to the login screen. Your data remains on the server and is available when you log back in.
Delete account
Section titled “Delete account”If you want to permanently delete your Pamusika account:
- Go to Settings and tap Delete Account.
- Select a reason for deleting your account (this helps the team improve the app).
- Review the warning that explains what will be permanently removed:
- All your listings
- Your saved favourites
- Your profile and ratings
- All account data
- Confirm the deletion.
Help and support
Section titled “Help and support”From Settings > Help & Support, you can access the onboarding tutorial again at any time. This is useful if you want a refresher on how to use Pamusika’s key features.
The About section at the bottom of Settings shows the app version and build number, which can be useful when contacting support.