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Data Privacy Symposium

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:24:00 +0000

Mrs. Dzitiro was a panellist at the 2nd edition of the Data Privacy Symposium in Victoria Falls, hosted by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), which is the Zimbabwean Data Protection Authority. The three-day conference was held under the theme “Bridging technology, policy, law and practice: Towards strengthening data protection in Zimbabwe”.

She used the occasion to highlight the importance of Zimbabwe clarifying its policy on information technologies and Data Protection before introducing new legislation, offering recommendations based on the transparency demonstrated by leading jurisdictions such as the EU, the UK, the US, and China. Their policies influence legislation and help businesses and private citizens make informed decisions and develop sound strategies. This fosters a predictable regulatory environment, encouraging compliance.

Interdisciplinary Conference on Artificial Intelligence Law

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:35:00 +0000

Mrs. Dzitiro attended the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Artificial Intelligence Law held in Cape Town, South Africa. The keynote speaker was Professor Nicolas Petit, a Professor of Competition Law (formerly at the European University Institute in Florence) and the author of the book “Big Tech and the Digital Economy: The Moligopoly Scenario.” He discussed “AI and the Challenge of Law Creation in a Context of Technological Change,” clarifying the provisions of leading tech regulations in the European Union, including the then-nascent AI Act. Professor Petit emphasised the significant regulatory obligations faced by large tech companies and outlined the minimum obligations for smaller entities in the tech industry.

Fintech

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:31:52 +0000

In July 2025, Mrs. Dzitiro attended the 4-day Fintech course for Lawyers, Legal Practitioners, and Compliance Professionals hosted by the University of Cape Town.

The first day focused on the broader fintech landscape, moving beyond well-known cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. Discussions covered investments, crowdfunding, unicorn banking, and robo-advice, as well as the regulation of crypto assets. Subsequent presentations explored the future of these assets, including stablecoins, asset tokenisation, derivatives, and the tokenisation of traditional instruments such as gold and money markets.

The following days were spent reviewing the South African Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and the obligations it imposes on accountable institutions in relation to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the era of data privacy.

Participants reviewed IT contracts and concluded the training with a discussion on innovation in fintech and the protection of IP rights related to innovation.

African Cyber Law Conference

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:25:43 +0000

Our Mrs Dzitiro is attending the African Cyber Law Conference held in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, where she, on behalf of G. Dzitiro Attorneys, is one of the speakers. She presented on the topic “Cross-border transfers of data- Milestones in the EU, China, and SADC market integration systems and regulatory frameworks”. The Abstract is here.

The African Cyber Law Conference featured a lineup of panels with different speakers, and Mrs. Dzitiro served both as a panellist and as a facilitator. Discussions centred around the theme of the conference “Towards an integrated and intelligent cyberspace through harmonised African Legal Frameworks.”

The African Cyber Law conference featured keynote presentations by leading academics and authors, including Professor Caroline Ncube from the University of Cape Town, who discussed “Continental harmonisation of cyber law in Africa: players, priorities and prognosis.” Professor S. Papadopoulis from the University of Pretoria spoke on “Balancing growth and governance: South Africa’s regulatory challenges in the digital economy,” and Professor S. Snail-Ka Mtuze presented on “The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal process – an analysis of court cases decided.”

Data Controllers in the Medical Profession Webinar

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:32:52 +0000

Mrs. Dzitiro had the opportunity to host a webinar for members of the Paediatric Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) on the requirements for observing data protection rights and the regulatory provisions of the Cyber and Data Protection Act, as well as the Cyber and Data Protection Regulations. The session was well-attended, and participants included paediatricians and primary healthcare professionals.

Artificial Intelligence and Law Conference

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:33:20 +0000

Mrs Dzitiro is attending the Artificial Intelligence and Law Conference hosted by the University of Cape Town. The three-day conference featured over 80 sessions, including plenaries, offering a variety of topics. It brought together academics, authors, and tech professionals from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the US, providing diverse perspectives and fresh ideas.