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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 82691, member: 636"] Zimbabwe is finally pushing Google and Meta to pay local content creators. The government is engaging those global tech giants to unlock online monetization for digital innovators, aiming to expand income streams under a national development strategy. Minister of ICT Tatenda Mavetera confirmed the ongoing discussions, which focus on overcoming longstanding platform limitations. Local creators have struggled to access standard revenue tools like advertising shares and subscription funds. Mavetera noted progress remains slow due to corporate policies and regulatory hurdles. Her appointment to a new continental artificial intelligence council adds weight to these negotiations, linking them to broader African tech policy. A dedicated government program now supports these creators, including work on a local platform for content monetization. Officials are looking at models in other African nations for guidance. South Africa’s digital economy shows significant potential, with substantial revenue flowing to creators and artists through various platforms. Experiences from that southern market demonstrate how digital platforms can stimulate local economies. The Africa AI Council, formed under the Smart Africa initiative, will guide policy on artificial intelligence and innovation. Zimbabwe’s participation aims to ensure emerging technologies create sustainable income, preventing local talent from being sidelined globally. The council focuses on governance, ethical standards, and inclusive economic growth across the continent. These efforts seek to integrate Zimbabwean creators into the global digital monetization ecosystem. The move represents a strategic push to harness the digital economy for youth empowerment and national development. [/QUOTE]

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