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

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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.

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2 Dec 2025 12PM English South Africa News · Health & Fitness

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