China donates computers

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The computers were sourced by Vice President John Nkomo when he visited Gansu province of China a few months ago.
VP Nkomo will donate the equipment to schools of his choice.
In a speech read on his behalf by acting permanent secretary in VP Nkomo’s Office, Mr Benson Martin Dube at the handover ceremony yesterday, VP Nkomo said Zimbabwe was indebted to China for its continued support.
He said the donation had come at a time when the Zimbabwean Government identified Information Communication Technology as a key element in the economic development of the country.
“This realisation has since led to the adoption of the E-Government policy at the political level and the e-learning policy in our education system,” said VP Nkomo.
“His Excellency the President, Cde R G Mugabe has also augmented this effort by sourcing computers and accessories, which have so far been distributed to several schools throughout the country.
“This donation by the People’s Republic of China will therefore go a long way in supporting the efforts of our Government and leadership.”
VP Nkomo said it was a known fact that the relationship between the Chinese Government and the Zimbabwean Government dated back to the liberation struggle.
He said China stood by Zimbabwe by facilitating training of liberation fighters and also provided weapons of war.
VP Nkomo said China provided Zimbabwe with the necessary support for reconstruction after independence. He said when illegal sanctions were imposed on Zimbabwe by the West, China stood by the country and provided requisite support in the various facets of the economy.
VP Nkomo said he would want to see the computers and projectors being put to good use.
He said Zimbabwe, just like any other country, was now living in a global village where ICT was the order of the day in all communication.
Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Xin Shunkang said his country was ready to work with the country to further enhance mutual trust.
Meanwhile, ambassadors from the Republic of Korea and Ethiopia paid a courtesy call on VP Nkomo yesterday.
Speaking after meeting VP Nkomo, South Korean Ambassador Lew Kwang-chul said the meeting with VP Nkomo was meant to discuss possible areas of co-operation.
He said there were already South Korean investors in Zimbabwe with some of the deals expected to materialise soon.
Ambassador Kwang-chul said his country would be interested in investing in mining and infrastructure development.
Ethiopian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr Koang Dung, said there were possible areas of economic exchanges that Zimbabwe and Ethiopia could pursue.
He said his country had a competitive advantage in aviation and leather manufacturing.
Ambassador Dung said Zimbabwe had a vibrant education sector, blossoming mining and tourism sectors.