By Charmaine Ndlela
South Africa has appointed internationally recognised technology leader Lady Mariéme Jamme as a special envoy for technology and artificial intelligence, as the country seeks to strengthen its role in global debates on responsible AI and digital inclusion.
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said Jamme would serve as its Special Envoy for Technology and Artificial Intelligence in an honorary, strategic and non-executive role.
The announcement followed the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos.
The department said the appointment reflected South Africa’s commitment to advancing ethical, inclusive and human-centred artificial intelligence, while ensuring that women, young people and persons with disabilities are not excluded from the digital economy.
In the role, Jamme will serve as South Africa’s global representative and adviser on technology diplomacy, responsible AI governance and digital inclusion.
She is expected to support the country’s
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