Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Govt Considers Banning Social Media for Kids, New POTRAZ Board & RIP Showmax
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This week on The Africa Tech Kin, we look at the government's proposal to ban under-18s from Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera announced the Child Online Protection Policy in Karoi, we break down what she said, how similar bans have worked internationally, and the practical challenges around age verification, privacy and enforcement.
We preview Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy, which is set for a presidential launch on 12 March.
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and Ericsson signed an MoU at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona covering AI-driven network optimisation, 5G Advanced and IoT-enabled services. We explain what that means for consumers and businesses.
The government has appointed a new 11-member Potraz board, chaired by Sam Takavarasha Jnr. We look at who's on it and what the regulator's agenda looks like going forward.
In regional news: Canal+ has confirmed it is shutting down Showmax after 11 years, following accumulated losses of over €370 million. We cover what happens to subscribers and what it means for African content creators. Reports out of Rwanda suggest the country has become the first in Africa to unlock direct TikTok monetisation, though the story comes with some important caveats. And MTN Zambia has completed Africa's first Starlink Direct-to-Cell field test, including a mobile money transaction sent via satellite.
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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We close with a look at Microsoft's Copilot Cowork and OpenAI's GPT-5.4, both launched this past week, and what the shift toward agentic AI tools means for how we work.
We preview Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy, which is set for a presidential launch on 12 March.
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and Ericsson signed an MoU at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona covering AI-driven network optimisation, 5G Advanced and IoT-enabled services. We explain what that means for consumers and businesses.
The government has appointed a new 11-member Potraz board, chaired by Sam Takavarasha Jnr. We look at who's on it and what the regulator's agenda looks like going forward.
In regional news: Canal+ has confirmed it is shutting down Showmax after 11 years, following accumulated losses of over €370 million. We cover what happens to subscribers and what it means for African content creators. Reports out of Rwanda suggest the country has become the first in Africa to unlock direct TikTok monetisation, though the story comes with some important caveats. And MTN Zambia has completed Africa's first Starlink Direct-to-Cell field test, including a mobile money transaction sent via satellite.
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.
CONNECT WITH US
Hashtag: #AfricaTechKin
We close with a look at Microsoft's Copilot Cowork and OpenAI's GPT-5.4, both launched this past week, and what the shift toward agentic AI tools means for how we work.
