Sundaymail Editor
Online Reporter
GOVERNMENT has embarked on a drive to equip elderly citizens in rural and remote parts of the country with digital technology literacy.
Speaking during commemorations of the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) in Murombedzi recently, ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said the drive was in line with Government’s policy of “leaving no one behind”.
“The ministry has embarked on an initiative to introduce ICTs to all areas in Zimbabwe which are marginalised, remote and have no mobile network coverage, let alone internet access. Areas like Hurungwe, Nyakomba, Mlambapele, Thuli, Mola, Mudzi, to name but a few,” he said.
Speaking at the same event, Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director-general, Dr Gift Machengete, said ICTs can be beneficial to the elderly.
“Ensuring participation of the elderly in ICTs would certainly facilitate their healthy ageing. This is because of the ease of doing things and convenience brought about by ICTs,” he said.
This year’s commemorations were held under the theme “Digital Technologies for Older Persons and Healthy Ageing.”
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