ZiFM Stereo Current Affairs

ZiFM Stereo

Stay up to date with the most topical and interesting current affairs discussions in the country, from in-depth looks at Zimbabwe's history and culture, to hard-hitting talk shows with the country's leaders, this is how you keep up to date with what's going on around you!

  1. Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Govt Considers Banning Social Media for Kids, New POTRAZ Board & RIP Showmax

    3D AGO

    Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Govt Considers Banning Social Media for Kids, New POTRAZ Board & RIP Showmax

    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. 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.

    25 min
  2. Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Monetary Policy Statement 2026, Strive Masiyiwa Reveals $3 Billion AI Plan

    MAR 3

    Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Monetary Policy Statement 2026, Strive Masiyiwa Reveals $3 Billion AI Plan

    This week, Danny that Guy starts by analyzing the Monetary Policy Statement delivered by Reserve Bank Governor to find the relevant tech stories. The RBZ has given mobile network operators until June to screen every wallet in the country for ghost users, including accounts registered to deceased persons. What does that mean for your EcoCash? Econet has officially delisted from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange - Strive Masiyiwa addressed shareholders for the first time in 26 years and unveiled Econet AI Zimbabwe, a platform called Yemurai that speaks Shona and Ndebele, and plans for a 300-hectare Tech City near Harare's airport. His target? Triple revenues to US$3 billion in five years. Also on this episode: NAMA 2026 awarded its first-ever AI-generated music video, and the debate about AI in the arts has officially landed in Zimbabwe. MWC Barcelona opens with a dedicated Africa pavilion for the first time, the GSMA launches an Open Swahili AI model, and Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces Privacy Display and a built-in digital gimbal called Horizon Lock. 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

    26 min

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Stay up to date with the most topical and interesting current affairs discussions in the country, from in-depth looks at Zimbabwe's history and culture, to hard-hitting talk shows with the country's leaders, this is how you keep up to date with what's going on around you!