Zimbabwe is seeking to strengthen cooperation with South Korea in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, innovation, and digital skills development.
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister, Tatenda Mavetera, revealed the development following a meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jae Kyung Park, on Wednesday.
Mavetera said she had formally handed over Zimbabwe’s newly developed AI strategy to the South Korean envoy as part of efforts to foster cooperation in emerging technologies.
“I handed over our new AI strategy, and we explored deepening ties in digital transformation, AI, innovation, infrastructure, and digital skills,” said Mavetera.
The minister said Zimbabwe has set an ambitious goal of achieving universal digital literacy within the next four years, with artificial intelligence skills expected to play a critical role in reaching that target.
“We have an ambitious target of reaching a 100 percent digital literacy rate by 2030. We will push for more AI skills as we drive towards this goal,” she said.
Mavetera noted that partnerships with technologically advanced countries such as South Korea would help accelerate Zimbabwe’s digitalisation agenda and strengthen the country’s capacity to harness emerging technologies for economic growth and development.
“The growing cooperation between Zimbabwe and Korea will contribute significantly to Zimbabwe’s aspirations of becoming a leading digital economy in the region.
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"Through this partnership, Zimbabwe is accelerating towards becoming a regional digital powerhouse. We will get there,” said Mavetera.
South Korea is globally recognised for its advanced digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystem, and leadership in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, making it a strategic partner for countries seeking to modernise their digital economies.
