Zimbabwe expands digital skills training to Hurungwe District
Date: 2026-03-12
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
The
government of Zimbabwe has expanded its nationwide digital literacy programme
to Hurungwe District, where more than 2,000 students have received training in
essential digital skills.
The
initiative was announced by the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services,
Tatenda Mavetera, who said the programme forms part of the government’s efforts
to bridge the urban-rural digital divide and ensure broader participation in
the country’s digital transformation.
According
to the minister, the training equips students with practical knowledge in areas
such as basic coding, digital marketing and e-governance, enabling them to
compete in the global digital economy and apply technology to address local
community challenges.
Mavetera
noted that the programme also aims to strengthen the country’s transition
toward a knowledge-based economy by investing in human capital and promoting
digital literacy among young people.
She
added that the initiative supports the government’s broader development agenda
under Vision 2030 Zimbabwe, which seeks to accelerate economic growth and
digital transformation across the country.
The
ministry said the training programme will continue in other districts as part
of efforts to ensure that digital skills development reaches communities across
the country.
