By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe Director General Dr Gift Machengete says President Mnangagwa recognises the importance of Internet and its transformative benefits to national development, hence Government’s focus on various ICT development initiatives meant at accelerating the country’s economic development.
Speaking at the commissioning of 22 schools computer laboratories in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Dr Machengete said POTRAZ would move with speed to implement the programme.
“Government’s ICT development programs also stem from the realisation that effective participation in the digital economy is critical in improving the quality of life for all – those in cities and towns and those in rural areas alike.
“As POTRAZ, we are only Government’s implementing partner for such developmental initiatives.
“Therefore, allow me to thank and applaud the visionary behind these programs, the Mastermind of these developmental initiatives – His Excellency the President who has sent us together with the Ministry of ICT as his stewards of development to the people,” he said.
“We have been instructed by the President to accelerate ICT programs and in that regard, you shall see us moving with lightning speed as we work towards ensuring a fully connected Zimbabwe.”
He said the Commissioning of 22 school computer labs in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province by the Honourable Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services (Dr Jenfan Muswere), was testimony of Government’s commitment to the attainment of a digital economy and a knowledge society for all Zimbabweans.
“While Government’s ICT access and use programs are targeting all Zimbabweans young and old, there has been a deliberate focus on pupils as we believe in preparing young people for a digital economy, we believe in preparing young people for jobs of the future which would require extensive knowledge of ICTs and ICT applications, we believe in preparing young people to compete in the global village – a global village controlled by artificial intelligence, robotic, virtual reality, blockchain and big data, which, as our future leaders, they should be well versed with,” Dr Machengete said.
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