Zambia Hosts Deep Learning IndabaX Showcasing AI Strategy Progress

Sector Applications Demonstrate AI Adoption

Healthcare applications include AI-powered tools like Dawa Health, improving maternal outcomes through intelligent triage systems. Kobold Metals used AI-driven exploration, identifying a promising copper deposit at Mingomba in the mining sector. Agriculture benefits from AI-enabled advisory tools, boosting crop yields by 20-30% in areas affected by climate variability.

The conference highlighted the National AI Strategy 2024-2026, providing a framework for Zambia’s AI-driven transformation. The strategy operates on six pillars covering policy and regulation, human capital development, infrastructure, research, sectoral integration and international partnerships. Goals include increasing STEM participation from 23% to 40% by 2030 and expanding internet access to 75%.

Gender Inclusion Targets Technology Workforce

Responsible AI remains a central focus emphasizing fairness, transparency, accountability, and citizen rights protection. Gender inclusion efforts aim to increase women’s participation, currently at 28% of Zambia’s technology workforce. The strategy targets expanding female representation in AI research, leadership, and entrepreneurship roles.

The government committed to supporting AI commercialization, building advanced digital infrastructure and fostering global partnerships. The event provided a platform to translate research into practical solutions, strengthening national development. Zambian innovators play active roles in shaping AI revolution through collaborative frameworks addressing local challenges and empowering communities.