LIVE: Inaugural Zimpapers AI Conference roars to life

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Zimpapers Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Conference kicks off

The stage is set for the inaugural Zimpapers Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Conference.

The event comes at a time time the country is formulating policies and strategies to adopt and regulate emerging technologies, ensuring the country keeps pace with other nations.

Our reporters on the ground will give us up-to-the-minute updates and details of proceeding

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EVENT OVER SUBSCRIBED

The oversubscribed event has attracted different stakeholders, including Government ministries, Government departments and agencies, higher and tertiary learning institutions, various players in the ICT industry, and schools

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KEY SPEAKERS TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS

Different key speakers are set to make keynote presentations, among them Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Ambassador Fredrick Shava; Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Development Advocate Misheck Mugadza; Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences Professor Albert Chawanda; Zimpapers Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr William Chikoto; AI specialist Dr Evans Sagomba

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TOUR OF EXHIBITION STANDS

A delegation led by Minister Mugadza is touring the exhition stands to explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and its far-reaching implications in the organisations’ operations

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Learners are also touring the stands to appreciate some of the AI-powered innovations exhibitors have come up with

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ZIMPAPERS PARTNERS GOVERNMENT IN AI POLICY FORMULATION

Speaking at the event, Zimpapers Acting CEO Mr William Chikoto said the company will continue collaborating with Government in crafting AI policies for the country’s adoption, citing this week’s launch of the Zimbabwe Media Policy by President Mnangagwa.

“As we embark on this journey today of exploration and innovation, let us seize this opportunity to learn, collaborate and pave the way for a future where AI and machine learning drive progress and development for Zimbabwe,” said Mr Chikoto.

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LEVERAGING ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

In his speech, Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Ambassador Fredrick Shava, who was represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Professor Fanuel Tagwira said AI has huge potential to transform economies.

Minister Shava said Government has embraced inclusive digital transformation to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas to ensure that no one and no place is left behind.

He said the country will continue investing in affordable internet and solar-powered devices so that learning institutions in all provinces can participate in the AI era

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INNOVATOR INVENTS SMART ENERGY METERING SYSTEM

Mr Lovemore Chikuni showcases the smart energy metering and load sensing syste.

The system measures power usage and also senses the load

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RIMBI HIGH LEARNERS’ SMART INNOVATION TO TACKLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

Innovative Rimbi High learners explain how their four project work1qqq.

Each serves a different purpose.

One detects and monitors soil erosion, while the other detects impending earthquakes.

Their other innovation can be able to trap and catch thieves as does the other monitors water levels in containers like tanks

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LEANERS AWARDED FOR INNOVATION

The three Rimbi High learners each receive a smart phone from NetOne CEO and Zimpapers board member Engineer Raphael Mushanawani for their impressive innovation that serves four purposes.