Andrew
Online Reporter
GOVERNMENT, through the Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Ministry, commissioned 10 community information centres (CICs) in Harare province on Tuesday.
The initiative is in line with the National Development Strategy (NDS1), which emphasises the digital economy as one of the 14 national pillars for the period 2021 to 2025.
Speaking during the commissioning, ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere said:
“The inclusion of the digital economy in this important economic blueprint (NDS1) bears testimony to our commitment as Government to take advantage of ICTs and other emerging technologies to transform the lives of the general populace in our country.
The 10 CICs were launched at post offices in Amby, Causeway, Mt Pleasant, Emerald Hill, Mabelreign, Belvedere, Kambuzuma, Highfields, Glen Norah, and Glen View.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter