A DIGITAL centre has been opened in Tshelanyemba, Matobo district in Matabeleland South province, with authorities saying the intervention is meant to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban communities.
The facility is the first to be launched under the rebranded community information centres (CICs) programme.
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister Tatenda Mavetera underscored the broader vision behind the project.
“This facility is yours and we are here because President Emmerson Mnangagwa said no one and no place should be left behind,” Mavetera said.
“Government has emphasised that such centres will play a crucial role in enhancing digital literacy, supporting e-learning, promoting entrepreneurship and connecting rural communities to modern technologies.
“By creating platforms where rural citizens can access online services, market their products and expand their skills, the centres are set to become engines of both social and economic transformation.”
The Tshelanyemba Digital Centre has been warmly embraced by the community, with locals expressing excitement at the opportunities it avails.
Traditional leaders pledged to safeguard the facility and encourage communities to maximise its use.
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“This is a very important investment and I would like to encourage fellow traditional leaders to take care of this digital centre,” said Chief Fuyana.
For many, the centre represents more than just access to computers and the internet, it is a gateway to knowledge, empowerment and economic progress.
“You can see how old I am, but I have decided to come to this digital centre so that I can be well versed with this technology,” an elderly resident said.
A local student said: “As a schoolchild, I am happy because I will be able to research and do homework.”
Another added: “I hope to learn more from this digital centre so that I can assist my nephews with their homework.”
