By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
Mozambique has stepped up
consultations on its proposed National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
following an engagement between the National Institute of Information and
Communication Technologies (INTIC) and Vodacom Mozambique.
The meeting was held on
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Vodacom Mozambique’s premises and was led by
INTIC Chairman of the Board, Prof. Dr. Eng. Lourino Chemane. The engagement
also provided an opportunity for Chemane to welcome Vodacom Mozambique’s new CEO,
Salimo Abdula, and discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the
two institutions.
During the meeting, INTIC
presented key elements of the proposed National Strategy for Artificial
Intelligence, which is being developed to guide the ethical, inclusive and
sustainable adoption of AI within Mozambique’s digital ecosystem.
The strategy is intended to
provide a framework for the development and use of artificial intelligence
while addressing issues including responsible innovation, inclusion and the
long-term sustainability of AI applications in the country.
Vodacom Mozambique expressed
its willingness to contribute to the strategy development process and submit
its recommendations and conclusions, reflecting the role of the private sector
in shaping national digital policies.
The engagement forms part of
an ongoing consultation and sectoral harmonisation process led by the Ministry
of Communications and Digital Transformation through INTIC, with support from
UNESCO and other bilateral and multilateral development partners.
INTIC said the participation
of private sector organisations and civil society is essential to developing a
comprehensive strategy that reflects the needs and priorities of Mozambique.
Chemane also highlighted
recent progress in Mozambique’s digital regulatory environment, including the
approval by the Assembly of the Republic of the Cybersecurity Law and
Cybercrime Law.
According to INTIC, the two
laws strengthen the country’s capacity to prevent, respond to and sanction
threats in the digital environment while improving the protection of critical
infrastructure.
The institute is also
working on additional regulatory and normative instruments aimed at
implementing the new legal framework and addressing emerging challenges arising
from rapid technological development.
The continued consultations
are expected to contribute to the refinement of Mozambique’s National AI
Strategy and strengthen cooperation between government and industry as the
country develops its approach to artificial intelligence.
