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Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy | Australia Bans Gen Z, TelOne’s BPO Hub & The Bulawayo Drone Fleet

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, the streets are watching you. We breakdown the high-tech surge in local law enforcement and traffic management just in time for the festive season. From AI traffic lights that actually "think" to police drones hovering over Bulawayo, you have been warned for this festive season. In this episode: The Corporate Upgrade: Inside TelOne’s 102-seat "Omni" Contact Centre. The Commuter’s Warning: Why sending that text might cost you $30 this December. Zimbabwe’s locally developed "ITC3" traffic lights explained, and City Parking's Automated Vehicles with Cameras. 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

Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy | Econet’s E-Novate Expo, E-tags at Tollgates & Netflix v Paramount

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 Lane" is open to everyone, not just the "Chefs," and teases a game-changing ZimSwitch integration. Netflix and Paramount are in a multi-billion dollar bidding war for Warner Bros. How will it affect DStv and Showmax? And why you need to buy your next laptop now, before the global memory crisis hits your wallet. 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

Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy - 15% Digital Services Tax, ICT Awards Winners & A $100M AI Fund for Africa

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 this mean for your monthly subscriptions? We break down the numbers and the potential for "double taxation." Also in this episode: The "Oscars" of Zim Tech: We review the Zimbabwe ICT Excellence Awards. The court ruling that dropped all fraud charges against NetOne CEO, Engineer Raphael Mushanawani. From the G20 Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa’s B20 presidency has launched a $100 million Digital Inclusion Fund. The Plug with Samsung - We talk about the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem 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

Backstage with Patience Musa ft Afro EthnicBabe

Todays episode of Backstage with Patience features rising Multilingual Zimbabwean Musician Afro EthnicBabe as she talks about her music journey and upcoming projects and collaborations for 2026. Catch #BackStage every Tuesday at 19.30pm only on ZiFM Stereo

Africa Tech Kin with Danny that Guy - Digital Safety, Self Parking in the CBD & Competition for Starlink

This week on The Africa Tech Kin, as the 16 Days of Activism kicks off, Danny that Guy breaks down the theme of "Digital Violence." As unofficial "Tech Ombudsman": With City Parking removing marshals from parts of the Harare CBD next week, we ask: Is the self-service system ready, or is a clamping wave coming? We also look at the government’s new ZIMTIS system at the VID. Also in this episode: The Satellite Wars: Amazon rebrands Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo and partners with Vodacom. Is Starlink in trouble? Android x AirDrop: The "send me the photos" struggle is officially over. X (Twitter) Privacy: Why you need to check your location settings today. The Plug with Samsung: Why rugged devices are the unsung heroes of the Zimbabwean economy. Connect with The Kin: WhatsApp: 0772 168 045 Hashtag: #AfricaTechKin