Online Reporter
Mthabisi Tshuma in HARARE
THE Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, working with various ICT stakeholders, has launched the inaugural National Cyber Security Conference and Expo.
The expo comes high on heels the approval of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026 to 2030) by Cabinet on Tuesday.
The moves marks a key step in the Government’s commitment to harness the economic potential of artificial intelligence while minimising risks and ensuring that it works in implementing national policies.
The expo has brought together Government, ICT industry, academia, civil society, and international partners.
ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera accompanied by ICT Deputy Minister Dingumuzi Phuti and Potraz director general Dr Gift Machengete led delegates through a tour of exhibition stands by players in the telecommunications industry.
Among the exhibitors are telecommunications regulator Potraz, Netone, Powertel, Liquid Technologies, National University of Zimbabwe (Nust), University of Zimbabwe, Econet Wireless, TelOne, Huawei, Mitra Systems, DFA, HOSI Technologies and NSSA.
The event will include presentations on topics among them “Securing Zimbabwe’s digital future: from policy to practice”, “Regulatory frameworks, compliance, and data protection in the digital era”, “Cybersecurity in the AI era” and “From policy action – strengthening cybersecurity governance and resilience in Zimbabwe”.
Other presentations are based on “AI Enabled cybersecurity and national resilience: Leveraging Agentic Intelligence for Emerging Economies” and “Building Local Capacity for a Secure Digital Economy- Skills, Innovation and Technology”.
