Zimbabwe promotes digital education with ICT tool handover at Gqalaza Primary School
Date: 2026-01-20
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
The
Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services (ICTPCS) has taken a significant
step in Zimbabwe’s digital education strategy with the handover of ICT tools at
Gqalaza Primary School in Gwanda. The initiative forms part of the broader “One
Tablet Per Learner” programme, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of
Primary and Secondary Education and UNICEF.
The
donation equips students with direct learning technology, aiming to enhance
access to digital education. Gqalaza Primary is among 154 schools in
Matabeleland South benefiting from the programme, which is complemented by the
Presidential Internet Scheme (PIS) and a solarisation programme. Under the PIS,
154 Starlink kits have been provided to ensure high-speed connectivity,
enabling the effective use of tablets and laptops in classrooms.
The
integrated approach combines power, devices, and connectivity to establish
sustainable digital learning ecosystems. Minister of ICTPCS, Tatenda Mavetera,
highlighted the importance of collaboration with international partners like
UNICEF and alignment with national priorities to ensure the success of digital
education initiatives.
The
Ministry also plans to train and upskill teachers in advanced digital skills,
preparing educators for the demands of a modern, technology-driven classroom.
These efforts form part of a long-term strategy to build Zimbabwe’s digital
infrastructure and support the development of a future knowledge economy.
