Zambia to establish another AI centre of excellence

The MoU was signed at the recent Digital Government Africa Summit, held in Zambia and further strengthens the country's ambition to be a regional ICT hub.

The minister said improved performance highlighted Zambia's commitment to creating a safe digital ecosystem that promotes economic growth and innovation.

The government says that it is now using modern technology to track and trace pharmaceuticals from purchase to patient use.

The facility is meant to enable young innovators to seek tech solutions to the country's social problems.

The government directed Zamtel to install the towers in remote locations around the Southern African country.

Zambia is accused of suppressing democracy while claiming to fight cyber-crime to enhance security.

The chamber says artisans need to get the latest skills for them to be relevant in a field that now employs AI to do exploration.

The country says the satellite station will help forecast the weather and help limit the effects of climate change, such as drought.

The allocation of US$839 000 is aimed at funding innovators and inventors to actualise their prototypes in order to address prevailing challenges.

The scholarships are for Bachelor's and Master's degrees in artificial intelligence, cyber security, and related information and communication technologies.

The World Bank's support is a big boost for Zambia's transition to a digital economy.