Experts warn AI governance alone won’t help Africa excel
Coordinator for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Dr Cecilia Ngaiza, addresses experts during a two-day conference on Regional Integration, Artificial Intelligence and Pan-African Architecture, held at UDSM on July 8,2026. Experts warned that African countries, including Tanzania, must not only rely on AI governance initiatives, but also must build local innovation capacity and empower startups to create home-grown solutions. PHOTO | JACOB MOSENDA.
Many young entrepreneurs are already using AI to establish businesses, create employment opportunities and address social challenges, but they require supportive legal policies
