Mavetera: Zimbabwe Has Robust Framework to Protect Tourists’ Data

, , , ICT Minister says data sovereignty key to visitor confidence as Government rolls out Cyber Security Strategy By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka MASVINGO — Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, Postal…

Young Women4ED Set for Business Convention, President Mnangagwa to Grace Occasion

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka HARARE — The Young Women for Economic Development (YW4ED) is set to host its second annual business convention on 31 August 2026 at the Harare International Conference…

Beyond Data and Devices: Mavetera Commends NetOne for Using Connectivity to Save Lives

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka For Minister Tatenda Mavetera, NetOne’s 30-year milestone is not just about telecommunications dominance — it is about impact. At the NetOne at 30 Medical Outreach and Telemedicine…

AI for 1.4 Billion: Mavetera Eyes African Continental Market for Zimbabwean Tech

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera has challenged Zimbabwe’s private sector and innovators to think beyond national borders, positioning the country’s AI ambitions within the broader context of the…

Mavetera Unveils 5-Point AI Blueprint, Declares Zimbabwe ‘Will Not Be a Dumping Ground’

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka In a powerful address at the closing ceremony of the AI for Impact Challenge Bootcamp in Nyanga, ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera unveiled a comprehensive five-point blueprint that…

738 Innovators, 60 Finalists: Zimbabwe’s AI Challenge Reveals Winners

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka The numbers tell a compelling story about Zimbabwe’s hunger for innovation. When the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) issued a call for proposals under the inaugural…

Zimbabwe moves to criminalise malicious AI-generated deepfakes

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe is moving to criminalise the malicious creation and distribution of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes as Government steps up efforts to combat emerging cyber threats…

Zimbabwe to establish National Cybersecurity Authority

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka HARARE – The Government is finalising a new National Cybersecurity Strategy (2026–2030) that will establish a National Cybersecurity Authority to strengthen the country’s cyber resilience and protect…

Deepfakes a Growing Threat to National Stability, POTRAZ Chief Warns

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka VICTORIA FALLS — A fabricated video of a Head of State announcing a national crisis. A falsified recording of a central bank governor destabilising financial markets. A…

Zimbabwe Unveils First Southern Africa AI Strategy Rooted in ‘Ubuntu-Led Innovation’

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka VICTORIA FALLS — Zimbabwe has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026–2030), becoming one of the first countries in Southern Africa with a dedicated, whole-of-government roadmap for…