Tech
Zambia set to launch Artificial Intelligence strategy, says Minister Mutati
Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, has announced that Zambia will launch its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy on Independence Day this year, marking ...
Tech
Chinese scientists develop robot with lab-grown artificial brain capable of learning tasks
Chinese scientists have developed a robot powered by a lab-grown artificial brain that can be taught to perform various tasks. The brain-on-chip technology, ...
Tech
Toyota to launch self-driving electric SUVs in China, as firm struggles with fifth position in car sales
Toyota has announced plans to launch its first electric car model equipped with an advanced autonomous driving system, similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, ...
Tech
UNDP selects Zambia as host for mining center of excellence in Africa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has selected Zambia to host a Center of Excellence for Mining in Africa, with plans to establish ...
Tech
Artificial Intelligence not here to displace jobs, claims Rijamampianina
An academic, Rasoava Rijamampianina, has argued that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was not poised to displace jobs but rather enhance human intelligence. Rijamampianina is ...
Tech
Technology and Science minister urges Zambia to embrace Artificial Intelligence
Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, has encouraged Zambians to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing its potential to make life easier and improve ...
Tech
Govt targets 96% internet, phone coverage by 2025 with planned construction of 520 communication towers
The government and private sector are reportedly constructing 520 communication towers nationwide, targeting 96 percent phone and internet coverage by the end of ...
Economy
Rising drone use spurs environmental, regulatory concerns, aviation authorities say
The increasing use of drones, particularly for delivery services, raises questions about their carbon footprint and environmental impact, according to aviation authorities. The ...
Tech
Climate tech leads Africa’s startup funding, capturing 45% of investment in 2024
A report by the African Tech Startup Analytics Company, Africa the Big Deal, has revealed increasing funding towards innovators in the technology space. ...
Tech
Scottish govt grants £1 million for advanced diagnostic laboratory at University of Zambia
The Scottish government has awarded a £1 million grant to Zambia and Malawi to establish a state-of-the-art diagnostic facility at the University of ...