Today, I had a fruitful interface with Managers, Editors and CEOs of privately owned media organisations. The aim is to create a free and conducive atmosphere where media plurality and diversity thrive.
Im currently attending the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization Ministerial Alliance for Digital Nations 2023. The platform is meant to facilitate collaboration between Governments and the ICT industry in addressing ICT issues for economic development.
Today, we witnessed the launch of the Mobile Broadband Phase 3 project by President
@edmnangagwa
. Robust and reliable communications infrastructure is a key component in a digital economy. More than 300(4G/5G technology) base stations will be installed across the country.
Today we officially commissioned the
@TelOneZW
National Network Operations Centre. This development resonates well with the Government's thrust of mordenising our operations for improved service delivery to business and the citizenzry.
@Min_ICTCS_ZW
The National Data Centre which is a central repository for all Government information, will re-invigorate the performance of Government institutions, systems and processes.This will also allow for quick exchange and sharing of information within Government.
Today we witnessed the handover of medical equipment and the unveiling of the fully equipped & refurbished WARD A1 at Sally Mugabe Hospital by the First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa.
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@NetOneCellular
The commissioning of ICT Labs at St Joseph’s High School, Tsanzaguru High School and Tsanzaguru Primary School is clear testimony of Government's commitment to bridge the digital divide, towards a digital economy.Each School received 30 laptops,a projector and printers.
Today in Bulawayo we commissioned 2 ICT Labs for Waterford and Emakhandeni Primary Schools. Each School received 30 laptops and 1 Printer. This is part of the National e-learning schools project.
The inclusion of the Digital Economy in the National Development Strategy bears testimony to our commitment as Government, to take advantage of ICTs and other emerging technologies to transform the lives of the general populace in our country.
The review of telecommunications investment regulations which also involves use of Satellite technology ensures that no one and no place is left behind is President E D Mnangagwa’s vision of enhancing connectivity.
This has resulted in new policy developments such as 1) Zimbabwe
Today we were in Mt Darwin commissioning the Chatumbama base station. We look forward to more interventions and network expansion from
@NetOneCellular
, as well as all the other players within the ICT sector.
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@Potraz_zw
The launch of
@NetOneCellular
's OneMoney Remit is a great milestone in our journey to transform Zimbabwe into a Digital Economy. Financial inclusion is key to the attainment of Vision 2030 as enunciated by His Excellency
@edmnangagwa
World Gvt summit - Re engagement and engagement strategy - Shaping Future Gvts - An opportunity to accelerate Vision 2030 supporting FDI and Tech Partnerships
Hon.Judges that include Justice Makarau, Justice Gowora, Justice Patel, Justice Tsanga and Justice Hlatswayo attended an ICT training workshop that was organized by
@Min_ICTCS_ZW
and the Judicial Service Commision at Meikles Hotel.
Commissioning of the Murambinda Community Network and Murambinda CIC. Whilst it is critical for those in urban areas to be connected, it is equally critical for rural underserved and unserved communities to leverage economic, health and educational opportunities
Africa's digital transformation is essential for the continent's economic development. We are committed to working with our African brothers and sisters and with our international partners to build a digital Africa that benefits everyone by leaving no one and no place behind.
Today, we officially launched the Chinotimba Communtiy Information Centre in Victoria Falls. The
@Min_ICTCS_ZW
has a mandate to ensure that all Zimbabweans have access to ICTs and basic ICT literacy, regardless of their social or economic standing or geographical location.
The launch of Teltrack, a vehicle tracking and fleet management system responds directly to the call for a Digital Zimbabwe which is a key priority under Government’s Vision 2030.
#HwangeCIC
..ICTs are the driving force behind today’s digital economy. As Government one of our key objectives is to build a knowledge-based economy, where knowledge, creativity and innovation will play an important role in generating and sustaining economic growth.
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#NationalICTDeviceFactory
..The launch of the National ICT Device Factory marks a great step towards our overall strategic thrust of implementing policies that seek to make ICT infrastructure, systems and devices highly available and usable by all Zimbabweans.
Today, we handed over ICT equipment to
@MoLAFWRD_Zim
as part of the implementation of the Smart Agric blueprint to modernise our agricultural systems through the adoption of Smart Agriculture initiatives, in line with our Vision 2030.
Today we were at Bulu High School in Mangwe commissioning the Bulu Community Information Centre. The Connect-a-School-Connect-a-Community model provides primary and secondary schools as well as the community with computing devices and Internet connectivity.
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It was an honour to preside over the handover/takeover ceremony for the outgoing and incoming Secretary General and Assistant SG of the Pan African Postal Union in Arusha Tanzania. The incoming SG is the former
@Zimposts
Post Master General, Mr Sifundo Chief Moyo.
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The Silonkwe Base Station which we commissioned today is set to improve the mobile network coverage within Matabeleland South Province. This improved access to ICTs within the communities will have spill over benefits on the overall growth and development of Zimbabwe.
Launch of Nyachuru Containerised Village Information Centre(CVIC). The CVIC will enable the local community to have access to ICT services at affordable rates. We also handed over 55 Computers to 5 schools as part of the e-learning drive.
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Innovation plays a critical role in National development. There is need to intensify the thrust of promoting innovation and prioritize Research and Development in order to keep abreast with technological advancements.
#launchofSanyatiCIC
..Access to ICTs and effective participation in the digital economy is critical in improving the quality of life for all the Citizens of Zimbabwe. The CIC initiative is anchored on leveraging ICTs for sustainable development.
#ICTs4Development
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Launch of the 2020 Huawei Seeds for the future programme. The programme is meant to cultivate and pool together ICT professionals and students that are crucial to industry development.
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@Potraz_zw
@TelOneZW
@Huawei
The launch of the Machongwe Base Station in Chimanimani is a positive development as the Government seeks to restore Communications Infrastructure that was destroyed by Cyclone IDAI. We are grateful to
@edmnangagwa
for the strategic direction.
Cholera Figures Diminishing
New mining investments
Manicaland independence celebrations
Gvt interventions in Water infrastructure and reticulation
GDP Growth
Let's support the ZiG .
Launch of the
@Zimposts
-PRAZ Public Procurement Service Centre in Bulawayo. The Zimpost- PRAZ Public Procurement Service Centre Concept will bring total convenience and ICT driven solutions to the Procurement needs of the business community, throughout the country.
OneMoney Remit is a domestic remittance financial service that allows customers to send and receive USD from anywhere in the country through
@OneMoneyZw
Zimpost Digitalisation Programme and Commissioning of the online platform. The total transformation of Zimpost needs the adoption of e-Post tenets that will enable Zimpost to deliver services on the electronic and mobile platforms.
The launch of the Maphisa CIC earlier today is a positive development towards the attainment of a digital economy and a knowledge society. Government is making every effort to ensure the ubiquitous availability of ICTs throughout the country.
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@Potraz_zw
His Excellency President
@edmnangagwa
has appointed Mr Michael Reza as the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and Ms Fungayi Jessie Majome as the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, with immediate effect.
The commissioning of the Makuti-Chirundu fibre optic link is part of the Government's thrust in upgrading and modernising the communications infrastructure in the country. This link is undoubtedly set to have a far-reaching impact towards the attainment of vision 2030.
@TelOneZW
Cyber threats are on the rise globally.The threat of cyber-crime to economic development means that Zimbabwe must be prepared and in the position to prevent and respond to these evolving cyber threats.
@Min_ICTCS_ZW
ICTs access and utilization are poised to have a more profound impact on education and health care services, the management of energy resources, how Government engages with the citizenry and above all, the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe.
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