05/06/2026
Yesterday, I had the honour and privilege of welcoming the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Honourable Tatenda Mavetera, to Masvingo Province as we commemorated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) and witnessed the official opening of the Nemamwa Digital Centre under the theme, "Digital Lifelines: Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World.The launch of the Nemamwa Digital Centre has reaffirmed the commitment of His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe,Cde Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, to the vision of "Leaving No One and No Place behind" as our nation advances towards a knowledge-based, prosperous, and empowered upper-middle-income economy by 2030.This state-of-the-art facility will create opportunities for digital skills development, innovation, entrepreneurship, access to online services, and the empowerment of youth, women, and local communities. The centre is a significant milestone in bridging the digital divide and ensuring that rural communities are fully integrated into Zimbabwe's digital transformation agenda.As part of the celebrations, we also distributed 320 laptops and 32 Starlink kits to 32 schoolsacross the province, enhancing access to technology and connectivity in our educational institutions. In addition, food hampers were presented to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and our traditional leaders in recognition of their important role in our communities.I extend my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of ICT, all stakeholders, and the people of Masvingo Province for their continued support in driving digital inclusion and socio-economic development. Together, we are building a resilient, connected, and prosperous Zimbabwe for all.