Senditoo, a software developing company specialised in digital solutions, has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance accuracy, transparency and operational efficiency in future elections.
Senditoo Managing Director, Elson Chigerwe, explains that integrating AI would significantly reduce incidents of ghost voters, while minimising opportunities for human manipulation and miscalculations.
Speaking in an interview with the media in Lusaka, Mr Chigerwe said AI has the capacity not only to safeguard the process but also to ensure that every count is accurate.
He added that AI can also revolutionise ECZ’s approach to planning and resource allocation.
Mr Chigerwe said with advanced data-analysis tools, the commission would be able to determine population distribution, identify under-resourced areas, and allocate election materials and staff more effectively.
“In terms of resource planning, AI can tell you how many people are in a particular area and which regions are under-resourced. This helps in making adequate and timely allocations,” he noted.
Mr Chigerwe further pointed out that AI can strengthen election logistics by predicting how long it will take for voting materials to reach designated polling centres.
He also indicated that AI is capable of guiding decisions on where to establish polling stations for improved voter access.
And, Mr Chigerwe urged policy makers and political leaders to take AI seriously and integrate it into their daily operations, saying technology is now central to improving public service delivery.
