Zambia’s Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati, has announced that the government is in the process of establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework.
Mr Mutati, who shared a press release on his X page, said Zambia is currently formulating an AI strategy in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute while the country is also working with the European Union (EU) to develop a Startup Bill.
*ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON FORMULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FRAMEWORK*
Lusaka, Thursday (June 27, 2024
MEDIA STATEMENTThe Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati, has announced that the Zambian Government is in the process of establishing an Artificial… pic.twitter.com/u3AWbEfvyu
— Felix Chipota Mutati (@ChipotaFelix) June 27, 2024
The Minister then highlighted the significance of an enabling framework for the deployment of AI, emphasizing that the government is actively revising the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act, which plays a crucial role in facilitating the deployment of AI.
The announcements had first been made during the official launch of the Future of AI in Africa Conference in Lusaka, organized by Compu-Connect Education Group.
Sarah Luyele Njamu, the Chief Executive Officer of Compu-Connect Education Group, earlier underscored Zambia’s advantageous position to harness AI for economic growth, improved healthcare, enhanced education, and sustainable development.
Ms Njamu attributed this to the country’s vibrant and youthful population, which presents unique opportunities for leveraging AI technology.
The Zambian government, through its Ministry of Science and Techhnology, has been taking deliberate measures to achieve an inclusive digital economy for Zambia.
Last April [2023], as reported by BitKE, the Minister said the country was in the process of simulating real-world cryptocurrency usage on its way to establishing regulations that balance citizens’ safety with innovation. According to Mutati, Zambia requires digital infrastructure, including digital identities, before cryptocurrencies can be introduced.
The Central Bank is Simulating Crypto Real-World Usage to Assist in Formulating Regulation, Says Technology Minister, Zambia
In February 2023, the Science and Technology Minister revealed that the country, through the Security Exchange Commission and Bank of Zambia, were… pic.twitter.com/uMpUXcJoBC
— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) April 20, 2023
Zambia is thus putting in place appropriate digital infrastructure, attracting investments in technology, and creating access, thereby positioning itself to be a hub of technology in the region.
“Zambia has created magnetism that attracts investments and it is one of the countries in Africa that is becoming a must-be place for investment.”
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