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Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Jenfan Muswere launched 12 ICT Labs yesterday in Matabeleland South Province.
The labs will capacitate learners in marginalized areas with ICTs whilst promoting universal access and bridging the digital divide.
Speaking during the official launch of the ICT Labs Minister Muswere said government remains resolute in connecting marginalized areas to ensure that no place is left behind.
“Government remains resolute in the quest to attain a digital economy and knowledge society, a society where all citizens have access to ICTs, regardless of their geographical, social or economic status. To this end, we continue to provide an enabling environment for the growth of the ICTs sector, by deploying critical ICTs infrastructure like schools’ ICTs laboratories across Zimbabwe,” he said.
Minister Musere added that ICT infrastructure and services allow citizens to participate in the global digital economy and increase their overall economic well-being.
“Access to ICTs and effective participation in the digital economy is critical in improving the quality of life for all the citizens of Zimbabwe thus these digital economy projects and initiatives, dovetail very well with our Ministry’s vision which is anchored on leveraging ICTs for sustainable development,
“The Digital Economy is stated as one of the national priorities underpinning this strategy for the period 2021 – 2025, as we thrive to become an Upper-Middle Income society by 2030. Our Ministry will continue to play its critical role in this transformation agenda by ensuring the deployment of the ICTs infrastructure for all citizens, let alone our children,”
57 laboratories have been commissioned since the start of the year countrywide.
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