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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!

  1. Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Online Betting in Zimbabwe, ZRP Warning About Filming Accident Scenes & Artemis II

    2D AGO

    Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Online Betting in Zimbabwe, ZRP Warning About Filming Accident Scenes & Artemis II

    In this week's episode of the Africa Tech Kin, host Dany that Guy discusses highlights from the Business Times Annual Telecommunications Conference in Harare, where ICT Minister Dr. Tatenda Mavetera announced the launch of free Wi-Fi hotspots on Independence Day, with 409 sites already deployed and a target of 1,000 by year-end. Also, an in-depth feature on online betting in Zimbabwe and globally. The segment covers the scale of the local betting industry (estimated at $120 million in revenue in 2023 with over 300,000 active online bettors) the regulatory framework under the Lotteries and Gaming Act, the 2026 Budget tax increases on operators and bettors, and the global rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, where more than $2 billion is now traded weekly. The feature examines the dangers of frictionless access to gambling and where the line sits between regulation and public health. The Zimbabwe Republic Police issued a statement on April 5 warning that "the law will take its course" against anyone filming at accident scenes, referencing the fatal crash on the Harare-Masvingo Road that killed Lilian Mujuru and her five children on April 2. With the COBE Act re-registration deadline set for April 20, every company and Private Business Corporation registered under the old system faces automatic deregistration if they have not re-registered on the new electronic portal. The segment outlines what businesses need to do and the consequences of inaction. NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 1, sending four astronauts on a flyby around the Moon, the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit since 1972. The crew includes Victor Glover, the first person of colour to travel around the Moon. The segment connects the mission to SpaceX's confidential IPO filing and Starlink's presence in Zimbabwe. CONNECT WITH US Hashtag: #AfricaTechKin

    24 min
  2. Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Econet InfraCo US$1 Billion VFEX Listing, Zimbabwe's Lithium Ban, Judges Discuss AI

    APR 1

    Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Econet InfraCo US$1 Billion VFEX Listing, Zimbabwe's Lithium Ban, Judges Discuss AI

    This week on The Africa Tech Kin, Danny that Guy covers the conclusion of the Econet InfraCo story. The infrastructure subsidiary has officially listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange at a US$1 billion valuation, the largest initial listing in Zimbabwean capital markets history, as Econet Wireless simultaneously delists from the ZSE after 28 years. Also in Zimbabwe: the government tightens enforcement of its raw lithium export ban as workers at major mines report overtime cuts and growing job uncertainty. And judges from Zimbabwe's superior courts convene in Victoria Falls for a symposium on the use of artificial intelligence in judicial processes. In African tech: Circle Internet Group partners with Strive Masiyiwa's Cassava Technologies to bring USDC stablecoin payments across 30 African countries through the Sasai Fintech platform. Plus an analysis of African startup funding trends - $575 million raised in the first two months of 2026, with logistics, energy, and transport overtaking fintech for the first time. Internationally: a California jury finds Meta and Google liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user, awarding $6 million in damages in what legal experts are calling the social media industry's "Big Tobacco moment." And OpenAI shuts down its Sora video generation app after six months, killing a $1 billion Disney partnership in the process. CONNECT WITH US Hashtag: #AfricaTechKin

    24 min
  3. Conservation Conversation with Rumbi Takawira: Zimbabwe Water Dialogue & Waste Management & The ISWA World Congress

    MAR 24

    Conservation Conversation with Rumbi Takawira: Zimbabwe Water Dialogue & Waste Management & The ISWA World Congress

    This week Rumbi discusses Zimbabwe Water Dialogue & Waste Management event held at Mukuvisi Woodlands & The ISWA World Congress. She speaks with Director of Environment and Natural Resources in Ministry of Environment Climate and Wildlife Mr Edward Samuriwo, Legal Practitioner Doug Coltart and Legal expert Muriel Hondonga. Join the conversation with Rumbi Takawira every week on Tuesdays from 20:30pm as she discusses the latest in conservation efforts and environmental issues and sustainable solutions only on ZiFM Stereo

    31 min
  4. Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: POTRAZ Warning for Companies, Starlink in Africa, Agentic AI

    MAR 24

    Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: POTRAZ Warning for Companies, Starlink in Africa, Agentic AI

    In this episode of The Africa Tech Kin, Danny that Guy covers POTRAZ's Regulatory Notice 1 of 2026, warning organisations still processing personal data without a Data Controller licence that enforcement action is coming, including fines and imprisonment. NetOne has removed all off-peak data bundle restrictions after sustained consumer backlash and intervention from the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe. The show also examines how online betting platforms responded after CAF overturned the AFCON 2025 final result, stripping Senegal of the title and declaring Morocco champions, with major sportsbooks split on whether to honour the new outcome. Airtel Africa and SpaceX announce the successful testing of Starlink's satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Kenya, enabling standard 4G phones to connect in areas with no terrestrial signal. Meanwhile, Namibia's regulator CRAN has rejected Starlink's application for both a telecommunications service licence and a spectrum licence, citing concerns including a lack of local ownership. South Africa's parliament convenes a roundtable on whether podcasts and digital content creators should face regulation. Three South African co-founders of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK become billionaires after Mastercard confirms a $1.8 billion acquisition, the largest stablecoin deal in history. Safaricom begins masking phone numbers in M-PESA transaction notifications, a significant privacy shift for mobile money. And Anthropic launches computer use for Claude, allowing the AI assistant to navigate applications and complete tasks on a user's Mac. 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

    24 min
  5. The Yzone with Mjay: Empowerment

    MAR 23

    The Yzone with Mjay: Empowerment

    This week on YZone Mjay talks to Award Winning Marketing Strategist, CEO of Africa Media House Collective, and faith-driven digital architect focused on empowering African brands Ruvimbo Isheanesu Dzumbira about Empowerment. Catch YZONE every Monday at 20:30pm only on ZiFM Stereo

    29 min
  6. Legal Matters with Moreblessing Marange: Divorce and the State of Marriages in Zimbabwe

    MAR 23

    Legal Matters with Moreblessing Marange: Divorce and the State of Marriages in Zimbabwe

    On this episode of Legal Matters Moreblessing discusses the topic of Divorce and the State of Marriages in Zimbabwe. She chats with Legal Practitioner Rutendo Mandimanzi. Join us weekly for all legal debates and discussions every Monday at 19:05pm only on ZiFM Stereo.

    24 min
  7. Health Matters with Sitheni Nleya: Mental Health

    MAR 19

    Health Matters with Sitheni Nleya: Mental Health

    This week on Health Matters Sitheni discusses mental health with Mrs Vickie Mlilo as they share insights, experiences, and expert guidance. Catch Health Matters every Thursday at 20:30pm only on ZiFM Stereo

    29 min
  8. Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy, Social Media Addiction Case & NVIDIA GTC 2026

    MAR 17

    Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy: Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy, Social Media Addiction Case & NVIDIA GTC 2026

    This week on The Africa Tech Kin, President Mnangagwa launched Zimbabwe's first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy on 13 March 2026 at the New Parliament Building. In this episode, we break down the full 70+ page strategy document its six pillars, five flagship initiatives including Project Pangolin and the Mugove Fund, the Ubuntu-based ethics framework, and the three-phase implementation plan through to 2030. We also examine concerns around the strategy's lack of a clear financing model, Zimbabwe's ongoing energy infrastructure challenges, an ambitious 100-day implementation timeline that may already be under pressure, and a government target for a $100 million AI startup valuation by 2030. Also in this episode: — Canal+ ExCo leadership conducts a three-day strategic visit to MultiChoice Zimbabwe, meeting staff and government officials to discuss 2030 plans for the business. A jury in Los Angeles is deliberating in the first social media addiction trial against Meta and Google's YouTube, a bellwether case representing over 1,600 plaintiffs that could reshape how platforms are regulated for children worldwide. We discuss the connection to Zimbabwe's proposed under-18 social media ban. NVIDIA GTC 2026 highlights: Jensen Huang unveils DLSS 5 real-time neural rendering, the Vera Rubin AI computing platform, NemoClaw for enterprise AI agents, and projects $1 trillion in AI infrastructure revenue through 2027. 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.

    24 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!

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