SADC Nations Move To Harmonise Data Governance For AI Readiness

What happened

SADC countries met in Harare, Zimbabwe, at a workshop hosted by the Zimbabwean Ministry of ICT, in partnership with the World Bank, Smart Africa, POTRAZ, and UNESCO. Delegates from South Africa, Comoros, Eswatini, and Botswana discussed aligning data policies to reduce reliance on external AI technologies.

Why it matters

Harmonising data governance is essential for SADC to move from passive consumers of AI technologies to active participants in their development, ensuring meaningful engagement in the AI economy and reliable, safe AI models.