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Zambia: artificial intelligence training for the public sector

This dossier follows announcements and delivery of AI training for Zambian public officials, together with documented outcomes.

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Lusaka in 2008, version cropped in 2026. Archive illustration; the announced training is not shown. Alex Mukuka / Beao, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Lusaka in 2008, version cropped in 2026. Archive illustration; the announced training is not shown. Alex Mukuka / Beao, CC BY-SA 4.0. — Alex Mukuka / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ — photographie de 2008, version recadrée par Beao en mars 2026

Where things stand

A five-day course with Huawei was announced on 30 October 2026, with a 2 November start. Delivery and effects remain to be documented.

Reported information

Zambia: AI training announced for public officials

SMART Zambia Institute and Huawei announced a five-day artificial intelligence course for public-sector leaders and specialists in Lusaka on 30 October 2026, according to TechAfrica News.

Lusaka in 2008, version cropped in 2026. Archive illustration; the announced training is not shown. Alex Mukuka / Beao, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Lusaka in 2008, version cropped in 2026. Archive illustration; the announced training is not shown. Alex Mukuka / Beao, CC BY-SA 4.0. — Alex Mukuka / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ — photographie de 2008, version recadrée par Beao en mars 2026

The programme is due to begin on 2 November. It plans strategic discussions and practical work on using AI within public institutions.

Announced subjects include large language models, AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation. Huawei says it will provide the course free of charge with experts travelling from China.

These details describe the partners’ announced programme, reported by several outlets. They do not yet demonstrate that it has taken place or produced measurable improvements in public services.

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