Online Reporter
Online Reporter
*Approval of the Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026-2030).*
Strategy Objectives: The strategy aims to harness the economic benefits and disruptive effects of AI, aligning with national policies and philosophies
Strategy Foundation: The strategy builds upon existing legislation like the Cyber and Data Protection and the Postal and Telecommunications Acts
Strategic Goals: Transition to a knowledge-based economy, instil Zimbabwean values, and achieve inclusive and resilient development using AI
Strategy Pillars: Talent development, infrastructure, adoption, governance, research and international collaboration
Flagship Initiatives: National competition, data platform, literacy campaign and regulatory sandbox
AI Initiatives: Establishment of a safe space for AI application testing and a fund for AI-focused startups and research projects
AI Governance: Creation of a National Digital Regulatory Committee and an AI Strategy Implementation Office for effective strategy implementation
*Approval of the Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding for the Inga 3 Transmission Lines Project*
Project Goal: Develop and implement Inga 3 Transmission Lines Project and promote the reinforcement of existing interconnectors between the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and the partner countries to facilitate energy trading
Project Significance: The project has the capacity to generate more than 40 000 megawatts of hydropower and necessitates the need to establish a transmission scheme traversing through Zambia, Zimbabwe and or Botswana
Memorandum of Understanding: The Memorandum of Understanding will provide the necessary framework for co-operation between the parties to facilitate the development and implementation of the project
*COMESA Leadership and Benefits for Zimbabwe*
Zimbabwe was elected as vice chair of COMESA, enhancing its regional influence and gaining access to digital trade systems, market linkages, infrastructure financing and more
Zimbabwe’s Hosting of the 25th COMESA Summit: Zimbabwe will host the 25th COMESA Summit in 2026 and assume the chairmanship
*Vice President Mohadi’s Visit to the 2025 Expo in Osaka*
Cabinet received a report on Vice President Mohadi’s visit to the 2025 Expo in Osaka, Japan, following President Mnangagwa’s visit in July 2025
Trade Show Visit: The Vice President visited Manufacturing World Osaka, a leading manufacturing technology trade show.
Technology Assessment: The Vice President assessed the applicability of Japan’s frontier technologies, such as cashless public service operations and biometric systems, to Zimbabwe’s public sector
Medical and Cultural Visits: The Vice President visited Nakanoshima Qross International Institute of Future Medicine and Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital to learn about advanced medical technologies. The Vice President also visited Zimbabwe’s pavilion
and witnessed a virtual reality exhibition showcasing Zimbabwean heritage and crafts
