Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology
Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa
Notice Pasipamire 1 * , Josiline Chigwada 2, Rosemary Maturure 3
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1 National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
2 Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe
3 Africa University, Zimbabwe
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Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2025 - Volume 7 Issue 3, pp. 108-131
https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202532046

Article Type: Review Article

Published Online: 13 Sep 2025

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ABSTRACT
Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, but its adoption in developing countries has been overlooked. This study analysed this gap through a comprehensive systematic literature review, analysing AI's use and impact in higher education. A total of 1,521 articles were identified through databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar, with 63 selected for review. The findings indicate that AI is used in various higher education applications, including tutoring, administrative tasks, instruction, curriculum development, and facilitating new skills acquisition. Many benefits were derived from its use, such as multitasking, ease of workloads, and customised learning. However, challenges exist, including abuse by learners, resource limitations, skill gaps, data security concerns, and ethical issues. This study provides a unique conceptual analysis of AI's impact on higher education institutions, focusing on developing nations. Surprisingly, few explicit studies exist on AI adoption in higher education in these countries. The findings will inform policymakers, educators, and stakeholders about AI's potential to reshape higher education in developing countries, guiding strategic efforts to harness benefits while mitigating risks.       
KEYWORDS
chatbots generative artificial intelligence higher education intelligent tutoring system virtual assistants
In-text citation: (Pasipamire et al., 2025)
Reference: Pasipamire, N., Chigwada, J., & Maturure, R. (2025). Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 7(3), 108-131. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202532046
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Reference: Pasipamire N, Chigwada J, Maturure R. Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025;7(3), 108-131. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202532046
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Reference: Pasipamire N, Chigwada J, Maturure R. Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2025;7(3):108-31. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202532046
In-text citation: (Pasipamire et al., 2025)
Reference: Pasipamire, Notice, Josiline Chigwada, and Rosemary Maturure. "Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology 2025 7 no. 3 (2025): 108-131. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202532046
In-text citation: (Pasipamire et al., 2025)
Reference: Pasipamire, N., Chigwada, J., and Maturure, R. (2025). Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 7(3), pp. 108-131. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202532046
In-text citation: (Pasipamire et al., 2025)
Reference: Pasipamire, Notice et al. "Exploring the use and impact of artificial intelligence in higher education in Africa". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, vol. 7, no. 3, 2025, pp. 108-131. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202532046
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