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Zimbabwe to host global AI conference
10 May 2025 at 21:04hrs | Views
The Institute of Global Leadership and Administration (IGLA), in collaboration with the Artificial Institute Africa, will hold an important conference on artificial intelligence (AI) later this month in Harare. The event, titled "The Future of Jobs: Is Labour Ready for AI?", is set to take place on May 22, 2025, at Golden Conifer, Mabelreign.
The conference aims to bring together professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and employment in Zimbabwe and beyond. According to IGLA Executive Director, Taka Svosve, the event is designed to provide critical insights into how AI will reshape industries, workforces, and economies.
"The conference will provide a platform for policymakers, labour leaders, and corporate executives to engage in meaningful conversations about how the workforce is adapting to technological change," said Svosve. "We aim to equip stakeholders with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving AI landscape and to debunk myths about its potential to displace jobs."
Key discussion topics will focus on the role of AI in shaping the future of employment, wages, skills development, and collective bargaining. The event will also explore how AI is influencing productivity, human resources practices, and changes in workplace dynamics.
As Zimbabwe continues to promote Education 5.0 and technological innovation, concerns about automation displacing workers are being met with proactive efforts to address skills gaps. The government's push for AI integration aligns with broader efforts to future-proof the workforce.
Keynote speakers at the event include Dennis Magaya and Ephias Ruhode, both prominent AI experts, as well as Rodgers Matsikidze, an authority on labour law. Other speakers include Florence Taruvinga, President of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, and renowned labour consultants Memory Nguwi and Request Machimbira.
In addition, Rudo Chitiga, the Permanent Secretary for Skills Audit, will serve as the guest speaker. Chitiga is expected to discuss skills development and the role of education in facilitating the adoption of AI technologies. She will also shed light on Zimbabwe's national skills development strategy and the government's AI policy direction.
"Chitiga's insights will provide a comprehensive view of Zimbabwe's strategic approach to integrating AI in various sectors and ensuring that the labour force is equipped for the future," said Svosve.
The conference comes at a crucial time for Zimbabwe, as the country strives to strike a balance between innovation and employment. As AI continues to revolutionize industries, the discussions at this conference will be pivotal in shaping the future of work in Zimbabwe.
For more information on registration and the full conference agenda, interested parties are encouraged to visit the IGLA website.
The conference aims to bring together professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and employment in Zimbabwe and beyond. According to IGLA Executive Director, Taka Svosve, the event is designed to provide critical insights into how AI will reshape industries, workforces, and economies.
"The conference will provide a platform for policymakers, labour leaders, and corporate executives to engage in meaningful conversations about how the workforce is adapting to technological change," said Svosve. "We aim to equip stakeholders with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving AI landscape and to debunk myths about its potential to displace jobs."
Key discussion topics will focus on the role of AI in shaping the future of employment, wages, skills development, and collective bargaining. The event will also explore how AI is influencing productivity, human resources practices, and changes in workplace dynamics.
As Zimbabwe continues to promote Education 5.0 and technological innovation, concerns about automation displacing workers are being met with proactive efforts to address skills gaps. The government's push for AI integration aligns with broader efforts to future-proof the workforce.
In addition, Rudo Chitiga, the Permanent Secretary for Skills Audit, will serve as the guest speaker. Chitiga is expected to discuss skills development and the role of education in facilitating the adoption of AI technologies. She will also shed light on Zimbabwe's national skills development strategy and the government's AI policy direction.
"Chitiga's insights will provide a comprehensive view of Zimbabwe's strategic approach to integrating AI in various sectors and ensuring that the labour force is equipped for the future," said Svosve.
The conference comes at a crucial time for Zimbabwe, as the country strives to strike a balance between innovation and employment. As AI continues to revolutionize industries, the discussions at this conference will be pivotal in shaping the future of work in Zimbabwe.
For more information on registration and the full conference agenda, interested parties are encouraged to visit the IGLA website.
Source - newsday
