Zimbabwe drafts policy to ban under-18s from social media

A full-blown policy restricting under-18s from platforms like TikTok and Facebook is actively being drafted by Zimbabwe’s government.

Child Online Policy taking shape

  • Tatenda Mavetera announced the initiative at a Karoi gathering.
  • Zimbabwe’s ICT ministry is drafting the protections currently.
  • Shielding minors from digital harm drives the effort.

Global crackdowns are picking up steam

  • Australia banned social media for under-16s in December 2025.
  • Over 4.7 million kid accounts got wiped there already.
  • Indonesia plans a similar ban starting 28 March 2026.
  • China enforces overnight app curfews for minors.

Platforms face serious consequences worldwide

  • TikTok, Instagram, and X risk massive Australian fines.
  • Penalties reach up to 49.5 million Australian dollars.
  • Indonesia framed its rationale as a digital emergency.

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