Story by Fungai Jachi
THE government is intensifying efforts to bridge the digital divide in the education sector, with primary schools in Gokwe becoming the latest beneficiaries of the National Presidential Computerisation Programme.
As part of the initiative to advance e-learning, schools are receiving tablets, solar power systems, and Starlink internet connectivity, ensuring equal access to digital education.
Excited pupils and grateful parents have welcomed the development, hailing the Second Republic’s commitment to equipping learners with the tools to thrive in a global digital era.
“We are now able to research and we are just like children in the city. Now we have technology and we can learn more,” a pupil said.
“We can now do our projects and surf the internet. We are grateful for this opportunity we now have gadgets to use for our school work,” another pupil added.
“The government is doing a great job because our children can now research and they are now the same as those in the city,” a parent said.
Gokwe North District Schools Inspector Mr Douglas Samunyaka said the development will improve pupils’ learning conditions.
“This will surely help our learners to be at par with fellow learners. We appreciate the government efforts that have enabled the capacitation of our learners,” Mr Samunyaka said.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Honourable Torerayi Moyo assured learners of the government’s commitment to transform primary and secondary education for sustainable productivity and growth.
“We do not want to leave any place and anyone behind hence we want to ensure every child is given the same opportunity in education. This Presidential Computer Programme will be cascaded to every school across Zimbabwe as we want to ensure we change the educational landscape.
“No child will be left behind in this digital era. Technology is now part of us and our children should also be beneficiaries despite their geographical location,” Honourable Moyo said.
One hundred tablets were distributed to Mudondo and Chota Primary Schools which were recently solarised, with the learning facilities also getting Starlink internet connected.
Since the inception of the Second Republic, the education sector has massively transformed through an improved curriculum, the construction of schools and the introduction of e-learning.
