Proof of Usefulness Report

Consumer Protection Commission of Zimbabwe

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+626
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) of Zimbabwe is a verified statutory body with significant real-world utility and confirmed traction (thousands of inspections and prosecutions reported in 2025/2026). However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, featuring a suspicious email handle ('AncientHeart'), erroneous financial terminology ('marketcap' for a government budget), and vague claims. While the project itself serves a national audience (~16M) and is highly useful, the low-effort submission and lack of technical detail significantly penalize the technical and response metrics. The score reflects the high institutional value adjusted for the submission's deficiencies.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+270.0
Audience Reach Impact+112.0
Technical Innovation+36.0
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+680.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+626

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament, the Consumer Protection Act (Chapter 14:44). The Commission, will among other functions, be responsible for “protecting consumers from unconscionable, unreasonable, unjust or otherwise improper trade practices; as well as deceptive, misleading, unfair or fraudulent conduct”, provide for the regulation of Consumer Advocacy Organisations; to provide for alternative dispute resolution.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline