Pupils set to benefit from commissioned school com...

Pupils set to benefit from commissioned school computer laboratories

Zim Now Writer

The learning experiences of pupils in 21 Bulawayo schools are set to be transformed following the commissioning of computer laboratories in the learning institutions.

Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Jenfan Muswere, while officially commissioning the Queen Elizabeth II Primary School computer laboratory, said his Ministry will continue to play their role in the transformation agenda by ensuring the deployment of the ICTs infrastructure for all citizens, including children.

“I once again would like to restate our commitment to addressing and reducing the barriers to technology and the digital divide through policies and programmes aimed at ensuring the participation of all citizens in the digitalisation agenda.

“Advanced technological and digital skills are a prerequisite for the development of an innovation culture, which is the cornerstone for success in the digital economy and e-learning thrust. It is, therefore, incumbent upon us, as Government, to cultivate the e-learning culture among our children, and to build relevant skills and capabilities for harnessing the digital economy for socio-economic development in Zimbabwe,” said the Minister.

The commissioning was jointly done by the ICT Ministry, in conjunction with the Postal Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.

Potraz Director-General Dr Gift Machengete said the commissioning of a staggering 22 computer laboratories in Bulawayo was testimony of the Government’s commitment to the attainment of a digital economy and a knowledge society for all Zimbabweans.

“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 which is controlled by artificial intelligence, robotic, virtual reality, blockchain and big data, which, as our future leaders, they should be well versed with,” said Dr Machengete.

Among the schools that benefitted are Imbizo Garrison Primary School, Induna High School, Woodville Primary School, Baines Junior School, Hamilton High School, Ngwenyama Primary School and Emganwini High School.

The Nketa Adult Library also benefitted.