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B Metro Reporter
The Connect Africa Symposium at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), was held this morning under the theme “Harnessing Innovation for Africa’s Prosperity”.
During his address at the symposium, Hon. Nqobizitha Ndhlovu, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, highlighted the critical role of sustainable and innovative practices in unlocking Africa’s economic potential. He pointed out the importance of leveraging Africa’s youthful demographic to pioneer innovations and inventions that propel industrial growth.
“Africa’s young population is a tremendous asset that can lead ground breaking advancements in technology and industrial development,” said Hon. Ndhlovu.
Honourable Ndhlovu mentioned that the country’s institutions of higher learning had prioritised Heritage-based Education 5.0, which prepared students with the skills needed to harness the continent’s vast natural resources and mineral wealth.
Further elaborating on his vision in the past morning event, Hon. Ndhlovu outlined key initiatives such as promoting entrepreneurship through funding and incubation programmes, encouraging the adoption of technology in communal setups, and bolstering Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education. These measures were intended to prepare young Africans with future-oriented skills and promote a sustainable economic future.
derick.khumalo