ZICT chair urges board training on cyber and AI risks

ZIMBABWE Information and Communication Technology (ZICT) chairperson Jacob Mutisi says board members should be trained on emerging cyber threats, data protection duties, and the ethical, legal and operational risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen corporate risk oversight. 

This comes as board members increasingly face complex technology-related risks as digital transformation accelerates across Zimbabwean firms. 

Hence, staying ahead of cybersecurity threats and understanding AI’s operational implications is now essential for effective governance and risk management for companies. 

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