Country invests in workforce training, technological infrastructure, and legal and ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence

President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched the national artificial intelligence (AI) development strategy for 2026–2030. The ceremony took place at the new parliamentary building in the province of Western Mashonaland, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.

The Head of State visited exhibits from local information, communication, and technology companies and interacted with an AI-based robot. Internet service providers and IT firms demonstrated advancements in fibre-optic networks, cloud services, and data management. These technologies are expected to underpin the application of AI in agriculture, healthcare, education, industry, and other key sectors, transforming multiple areas of the country’s economy and public life.

The national strategy establishes Zimbabwe’s roadmap for the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. It has been designed in line with the country’s long-term development plans: Vision 2030 and Heritage-Based Education 5.0. The strategy rests on six pillars, including talent development and creation of a skilled AI workforce, infrastructure and technical foundation development, ensuring technological independence and security in AI, practical AI implementation to improve operations across sectors, establishment of legal and ethical frameworks, and international cooperation to accelerate AI development.

United Nations Resident Coordinator for Development in Zimbabwe Edward Kallon congratulated the country on the strategy launch and emphasised that AI plays a key role in national development.

African Times published this article in partnership with International Media Network TV BRICS