Online Reporter
Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
Zimbabwe has stepped deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, unveiling its consolidated National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy as a tool to drive innovation, protect sovereignty, and transform livelihoods.
Co-architect of the National AI Strategy Commissioner Dr Martin Muduva told stakeholders at the AI for National for National Transformation Summit held recently in Masvingo, that the nation’s resilience and competitiveness hinge on embracing disruptive technologies with ethical governance.
Speaking to Zimpapers yesterday, Dr Muduva emphasised that the strategy is not merely a policy document but a roadmap for practical transformation.
He underscored that Zimbabwe’s spirit of innovation, coupled with global collaboration, positions the country to harness AI for socio-economic development while safeguarding national sovereignty.
“Zimbabwe’s AI Strategy is about turning wisdom into tangible solutions that uplift communities, strengthen sovereignty, and ensure ethical adoption of technology.
“We stand at the dawn of a new era, a time of unprecedented technological advancement that will reshape our world,”he said.
He said artificial intelligence is the defining disruptive technology of the 21st century, demanding Zimbabwe’s readiness to adapt.
“This very venue is where we validated the AI strategy last year, collecting wisdom from stakeholders.”
He said the consolidated strategy reflects collective national insight, ensuring inclusivity in shaping Zimbabwe’s technological future.
“Our institutions of higher learning now have innovation hubs where ideas are converted from theory to practice.”
“Industries and ministries are evolving to ensure AI literacy across society, bridging knowledge with tangible community impact,”said Dr Muduva.
He emphasised that adoption must strengthen resilience against threats to sovereignty, involving ministries of Defence and Home Affairs in the transformation journey.
“AI must serve humanity and not cause injury to our emotions.
“National AI infrastructure and computational sovereignty are about control of the scientific resource—the data we always speak of,”he said.
