Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy - 15% Digital Tax Explained, iShowSpeed in Zimbabwe

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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 allowing calls with zero airtime and its utility in the current market.

Zim vs Big Tech: ICT Minister Mavetera’s appointment to the Africa AI Council and the renewed push for Google and Meta content monetization features.

The Streamer Economy: American streamer iShowSpeed hit 3 million live viewers from Harare. We analyze the technical infrastructure behind the stream and the potential for Zimbabwe to join the streamer economy.

Security Alert: Reports of a data leak affecting 17.5 million Instagram accounts and immediate security steps for users.

ABOUT THE SHOW The Africa Tech Kin is Zimbabwe's premier weekly technology talk show, hosted by Danny that Guy on ZiFM Stereo every Tuesday straight after the news at 7 pm. We break down the biggest stories in tech from a local, regional, and international perspective. We answer "What's new?" and "Where are the opportunities?" for Zimbabwean tech enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.

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14 Jan 7AM English South Africa News · Health & Fitness

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