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.
