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Bottom-up approach imperative for AI development in Africa

Bottom-up approach imperative for AI development in Africa

MISA Regional Director Dr Tabani Moyo has called for the prioritisation of bottom-up processes to shape the African Union (AU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) blueprint titled: Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy: Harnessing AI for Africa’s Development and...

MISA Zimbabwe analysis and position on new data regulations 

MISA Zimbabwe analysis and position on new data regulations 

The Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] was gazetted on December 3rd , 2021, and came into force on the same day.  In essence, the data protection law mandates that all businesses operating in Zimbabwe (and outside) adhere to data protection and privacy...

Zimbabwe should stay the course in reducing media freedom violations

Zimbabwe should stay the course in reducing media freedom violations

This year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI), commemorated annually on 2 November, offers Zimbabwe the opportunity to reflect on how best it can improve its international press freedom rankings. The commemorations are being held...

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