Strategy On A Page
A one-page overview of the Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026–2030): what it is, how it works, and how to engage.
Timeframe
2026–2030
Pillars
Six strategic pillars
Initiatives
Five flagship initiatives
Vision
Zimbabwe as the hub of inclusive and sustainable AI for Development in Southern Africa
The strategy is rooted in Ubuntu/Unhu, home-grown innovation, and citizen dignity, and is implemented through six pillars, five flagship initiatives, the National AI Council, the AI Strategy Implementation Office, Technical Working Groups, and the monitoring and evaluation framework.
Guiding Principles
Six Pillars
Full detailPillar 1
Talent & Capacity
AI literacy, skills pipelines, centres of excellence.
Pillar 2
Infrastructure & Sovereignty
Compute, data centres, connectivity, secure platforms.
Pillar 3
Adoption & Transformation
AI-enabled services across priority sectors.
Pillar 4
Governance & Ethics
Trustworthy, Ubuntu-rooted, risk-based governance.
Pillar 5
R&D & Innovation
Research agenda, commercialization, and innovation pathways.
Pillar 6
International Collaboration & Diplomacy
Partnerships, diplomacy, standards, and leadership.
Flagship Initiatives
Full detailInitiative 1
AI Grand Challenge
National competition for priority solutions.
Initiative 2
Project Pangolin/Haka/Inkakha
National AI and Data Platform with secure, accredited access.
Initiative 3
Nzwisiso Campaign
AI literacy through school programmes, local-language media and Digital Ambassadors.
Initiative 4
"Innovation Crucible/Umthombo Wolwazi"
National AI regulatory sandbox to test and scale solutions.
Initiative 5
"Mugove/Umqele/Isabelo Fund"
Co-investment fund to accelerate Zimbabwean AI startups.
Get involved
Innovators, researchers, industry, diaspora, students and citizens all have a role. Review the participation pathways and responsibilities summarized from the strategy.