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Concern Regarding the Use of a Non-Zimbabwean City Image on the National AI Strategy Document
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Hon. Tatenda Mavetera
Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services
Government of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
Subject: Concern Regarding the Use of a Non-Zimbabwean City Image on the National AI Strategy Document
Dear Honourable Minister,
I am writing to bring to your attention a serious matter of concern that has been identified by several international ICT professionals regarding the imagery used on Zimbabwe's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy document issued by the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services. I have attached the City of Harare and the front cover of the document to this email to show the difference.
It has been observed that the image used on the document depicts a modern city skyline that does not appear to represent any town or city in Zimbabwe. This matter was recently raised within global ICT professional circles, where experts noted that the photograph seems to portray a foreign metropolitan environment rather than a Zimbabwean urban landscape.
Given that the National AI Strategy is an important policy document that represents Zimbabwe's technological ambitions and national identity, the use of imagery from another country may unintentionally misrepresent the country. Such issues can quickly be identified by international observers and will raise unnecessary questions about the authenticity of official government publications.
Zimbabwe has several cities and landmarks that could appropriately represent the country's progress and innovation. Urban centres such as Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare and Victoria Falls provide authentic imagery that would proudly showcase Zimbabwe's own environment and national development.
International ICT professionals have suggested that the Ministry consider reviewing the imagery used in the National AI Strategy document and where necessary, replacing it with visuals that accurately depict Zimbabwean cities, infrastructure or technology initiatives. Doing so would strengthen the credibility of the document and reinforce Zimbabwe's national branding on the global stage.
This matter is raised with the utmost respect for your office and the Ministry's ongoing efforts to advance Zimbabwe's digital transformation and artificial intelligence agenda. Ensuring that official publications accurately represent the country will further enhance Zimbabwe's reputation among international partners and technology stakeholders.
I trust the Ministry will review this matter and take the necessary steps to address the concern. If you need to explain further please do not hesitate to contact me on +263772278161.
Yours sincerely,
Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services
Government of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
Subject: Concern Regarding the Use of a Non-Zimbabwean City Image on the National AI Strategy Document
Dear Honourable Minister,
I am writing to bring to your attention a serious matter of concern that has been identified by several international ICT professionals regarding the imagery used on Zimbabwe's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy document issued by the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services. I have attached the City of Harare and the front cover of the document to this email to show the difference.
It has been observed that the image used on the document depicts a modern city skyline that does not appear to represent any town or city in Zimbabwe. This matter was recently raised within global ICT professional circles, where experts noted that the photograph seems to portray a foreign metropolitan environment rather than a Zimbabwean urban landscape.
Given that the National AI Strategy is an important policy document that represents Zimbabwe's technological ambitions and national identity, the use of imagery from another country may unintentionally misrepresent the country. Such issues can quickly be identified by international observers and will raise unnecessary questions about the authenticity of official government publications.
Zimbabwe has several cities and landmarks that could appropriately represent the country's progress and innovation. Urban centres such as Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare and Victoria Falls provide authentic imagery that would proudly showcase Zimbabwe's own environment and national development.
International ICT professionals have suggested that the Ministry consider reviewing the imagery used in the National AI Strategy document and where necessary, replacing it with visuals that accurately depict Zimbabwean cities, infrastructure or technology initiatives. Doing so would strengthen the credibility of the document and reinforce Zimbabwe's national branding on the global stage.
This matter is raised with the utmost respect for your office and the Ministry's ongoing efforts to advance Zimbabwe's digital transformation and artificial intelligence agenda. Ensuring that official publications accurately represent the country will further enhance Zimbabwe's reputation among international partners and technology stakeholders.
I trust the Ministry will review this matter and take the necessary steps to address the concern. If you need to explain further please do not hesitate to contact me on +263772278161.
Yours sincerely,
Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Source - Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
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