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HARARE Institute of Technology (HIT) Vice Chancellor Professor Engineer Quinton Kanhukamwe is set to represent the country on the continental stage at the upcoming Tech and AI International Expo 2025 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
He will deliver the keynote address at the event.
Prof Kanhukamwe, who also serves as chairperson of the Southern African Regional Universities Association (Sarua) and immediate past chairperson of the Zimbabwe Vice-Chancellors’ Association (Zuvca), is expected to lead critical discussions on the future of digital transformation, artificial intelligence and innovation in Africa.
The expo, scheduled for August 22 to 23, 2025, will be held under the theme “The Gateway to Africa’s Digital Revolution.”
It is set to attract over 1 000 high-level delegates from more than 30 countries, including policymakers, corporate leaders, investors, academics and young innovators.
In his confirmation, Prof Kanhukamwe said: “I understand the significance of my role in inspiring the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs in Africa.
“I am committed to driving high-level discussions that will influence digital and investment policies, foster international collaboration and mobilise capital for Africa’s digital transformation.”
Under Prof Kanhukamwe’s leadership, HIT has emerged as a powerhouse of innovation.
The University has spearheaded initiatives such as the AI and Robotics Research Lab, which has developed solutions for precision agriculture and smart water management, directly addressing Zimbabwe’s climate resilience challenges.
HIT’s Innovation Hub has incubated over 50 start-ups since 2020, including AgriTech ventures like FarmSense, which uses AI to optimise crop yields for smallholder farmers and ZimRecycle, a blockchain-driven waste management platform.
“Our mission is to align academic excellence with industry needs,” said Prof Kanhukamwe.
“Through partnerships with leading technology firms, we have embedded AI and IoT training into our curricula, ensuring that graduates are equipped to lead Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution.”
HIT’s collaborations with the Government have also birthed policy frameworks, such as Zimbabwe’s National AI Strategy, aimed at positioning the country as a regional tech hub.
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