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This week, the 15% Digital Services Withholding Tax went live in Zimbabwe. We break down the Finance Ministry’s latest clarifications, the exemption for VAT-registered taxpayers, and the potential impact on consumer subscriptions for services like Starlink and Netflix. Also in this episode: NetOne Reverse Calling: Details on the new feature…

This week on The Africa Tech Kin, Danny that Guy explores Australia’s decision to ban social media for everyone under 16. With Zimbabwe’s own Ministry of ICT warning of a surge in "digital violence," is it time to age-gate the internet in Zimbabwe, or is that just lazy parenting? Plus,…

This week on The Africa Tech Kin, Danny that Guy reviews the opening of the Econet E-Novate Expo 2025, with insights from Natalie Jabangwe, and revelations on how Zimbabwean heavyweights like Zimplats and ZNCC are navigating volatility with 5G and AI. ZINARA Board Chair Dr George Manyaya confirms the "Express…

This week on The Africa Tech Kin, host Danny that Guy dives into the tech story from the 2026 National Budget: the new 15% Digital Services Withholding Tax. Effective January 1, 2026, global tech giants like Netflix, Spotify, and Starlink will be taxed at the point of payment. What does…

Join Brian Sithole on this weeks episode of #askthemp as he discusses commemorating the 16 Days of activism against GBV and the theme of ending digital violence against women and girls, cyberbullying. He speaks with Zimbabwe Womens Parliamentary Caucus Hon Senetor Maybe Mbowa, Deputy Hon Autillia Sibanda, Chairperson of Parliamentary…