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Applied AI in Zambia

The record holds 3 entries from Zambia, across 3 industries, led by Healthcare & Life Sciences, then Manufacturing, Energy & Resources. Last updated 16 Sep 2026.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

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DeploymentHealthcare & Life SciencesZambia13 Jun 2025

Zambia launches AI remote diagnostics pilot in 20 health posts

Ministry of Technology and Science (Zambia) — Twenty health posts across Zambia's 10 provinces are testing AI diagnostics in healthcare under a new pilot from the Ministry of Technology and Science, the Ministry of Health, 73Health Global and Pentatech Ltd. Finnish equipment allows clinicians to assess patients from afar, and the homegrown Larry RX system flags dangerous drug combinations before they reach a patient. Backers say pairing remote examination with automated prescribing checks should make treatment more uniform nationwide, though independent results are still pending.

doctor, nurse, healthcare workerzambiamonitor.com

Manufacturing, Energy & Resources

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DeploymentManufacturing, Energy & ResourcesZambia17 Dec 2025

First Quantum rolls out automated drilling at Sentinel mine in Zambia

First Quantum Minerals — First Quantum Minerals has boosted output by over a third at Sentinel, its copper mine in Kalumbila, Zambia, after winning regulatory sign-off for automated mining drilling built with supplier FLANDERS. Three robotic rigs with laser sensors and GPS improve hole precision and blasting results while lowering hazards. Staff now run the equipment from remote control rooms.

Mining drill operatorsim-mining.com

Media, Telecom & Entertainment

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DeploymentMedia, Telecom & EntertainmentZambia3 Feb 2025

MTN Zambia deploys AI customer service assistant Call Natasha

MTN Zambia — MTN Zambia's Call Natasha, built with blackNgreen, automatically handles up to 83% of queries, cutting response times and costs, MTN says. This AI customer service tool answers financial tips, news and general questions in real time, an automated support tool covering everyday account queries in Zambia. The 83% figure is MTN's own, unverified.

Customer service agentstechpression.com
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