Zim targets 100pc digital literacy by 2028

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Source: Zim targets 100pc digital literacy by 2028 – herald ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera (centre), Permanent Secretary Dr Beaulah Chirume (left) and Compulink director Eunice Nyamuda (right) follow proceedings during the Evolve ICT Summit in Harare yesterday. – Picture: Tinashe Chitwanga. Ivan Zhakata- Herald Correspondent GOVERNMENT has set a target of achieving 100 percent digital literacy over the next two years as it steps up efforts to transform Zimbabwe into a digital economy driven by innovation, artificial intelligence and technology-based solutions. Speaking at the third edition of the Evolve ICT Summit in Harare yesterday, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera said the country was implementing several initiatives to ensure all citizens participate in the digital economy in line with Vision 2030.

She said Government plans to train 200 000 people in digital literacy over the next three months through partnerships with the private sector and other stakeholders, while also pursuing a target of producing 1,5 million coders. “Digital literacy is a must and our President has given us an ambitious target to reach 100 percent digital literacy by 2028,” she said. Minister Mavetera said digital transformation was no longer an option, but a necessity, adding that Government was focusing on ensuring that no community is left behind in accessing digital services and opportunities. She said a nationwide broadband mapping exercise was underway to identify underserved areas and guide investments in connectivity infrastructure. “We need to make sure that connectivity is accessible and affordable to the people so that we will be able to achieve a digital Zimbabwe,” said Minister Mavetera.

Evolve ICT Summit founder Mr Edward Nyamuda challenged African countries to take ownership of their digital future by developing home-grown solutions to local challenges. “We must move from being data donors to being model owners. African data must train African models for African problems,” he said. The post Zim targets 100pc digital literacy by 2028 appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation .

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