This Friday, the Minister of Skills Audit and Development, Professor Paul Mavima, attended a digitals skills training event he organized in partnership with the Vision 2030 Movement , in collaboration with NetOne.
The training, held at the National University of Science and Technology, attracted participants from NUST, Lupane State University and other organizations in Bulawayo. The trainers were from NUST.
The workshop emphasized the critical need for digital skills in Zimbabwe across various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare and education.
Professor Mavima highlighted Zimbabwe’s lag in digital infrastructure compared to countries like Rwanda and Nigeria, despite having a well-educated population.
He pointed out that his Ministry is working together with the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Zimbabwe to establish a Techno Hub in Harare to spearhead digital skills development. The Hub, modeled after successful open schools in Silicon Valley, will provide 24/7 training in software development, coding and entrepreneurship, among other digital skills.
The goal is to transform the economy, increase productivity, and foster leadership among the youth to drive national prosperity and competitiveness through digital skills.