ZIMBABWE has recorded one of the steepest declines in the global 2025 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, falling 21 places to 160th out of 164 countries, indicating how the country’s policies and actions to reduce inequality have worsened relative to other countries between 2022 and 2024. The CRI, compiled by Development Finance International and Oxfam,…
The Algorithmic Watch THE Supreme Court of Zimbabwe’s rejection of AI-generated submissions by seasoned lawyer Professor Welshman Ncube may have set a legal precedent, signalling that while artificial intelligence can aid legal work, it cannot replace human accountability, accuracy, and ethical responsibility in court proceedings. On July 5, Ncube issued an apology to the Supreme…
ZIMBABWE’S economy remains centralised, with data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) showing that Harare, Bulawayo, and Midlands Provinces continue to dominate the country’s economic landscape. The three provinces collectively accounted for the share of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, showing the concentration of industrial and service activities in urban and…
THE number of children orphaned by AIDS-related deaths in Zimbabwe has fallen dramatically over the past three decades, reflecting major progress in the fight against HIV, new data has shown. Data from Our World in Data, adapted from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS for 2024, shows that the number of orphans, aged 17 and…
The Algorithmic Watch THE cyberattack that has hit email giant Gmail, compromising as many as 183 million accounts and exposing both usernames and associated passwords, underscores the importance of constant digital security checks online. The leaked data, now circulating online, includes not only the email addresses themselves but also the passwords believed to be linked…
ZIMBABWE’S scholarly works in artificial intelligence (AI) have grown steadily over the past eight years, marking a significant rise in local participation in the global research ecosystem. Data compiled by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) show that Zimbabwe’s AI-related academic publications increased from just two in 2015 to 26 in 2023. The…
ZIMBABWE’S chrome ore production has experienced a volatile decade, characterised by a dramatic collapse from a 2014 peak and a subsequent strong, though partially retreating, recovery, according to official Ministry of Mines data. Output began the period strongly, reaching 1.78 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2014, but however fell, plunging over 85% to a low…
BY NATHAN GUMA THE African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) says artificial intelligence (AI) could play a defining role in transforming how African governments manage public resources, enhance accountability and strengthen forecasting capacity within public finance systems. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch second cohort of the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) Programme…
BY NATHAN GUMA WHEN Angela Nyangani, a public service worker, was appointed to a new role in her department, there were some leadership gaps that needed filling. “I was expected to lead as someone who had just been appointed to a new position,” she recounts. Her appointment came at the right time, as she was…
ZIMBABWE has recorded high tuberculosis (TB) treatment success rates over the past three decades, a trend attributed to improved access to medication and reflecting sustained progress in the country’s long-term fight against the infectious disease. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows a steady increase in TB treatment success between 2008 and 2023. According…
