Zimbabwe just opened a brand new computer center that could change everything for young people living there. Minister Tatenda Mavetera cut the ribbon on Wednesday at the Mbare Computer Information Centre located at Matapi Flats. The shiny new facility sits inside a renovated community building and houses 14 working computers ready for action. Another government minister promised to deliver 30 more computers to help even more students learn digital skills. This move targets the huge youth population since nearly two-thirds of Mbare residents are under 25 years old.
The computer lab represents part of a bigger plan called the Mbare Renewal Project that aims to lift up the entire neighborhood. Mavetera told reporters the facility serves as much more than just equipment since it creates a space for learning and building new ideas. She pushed local teens to sign up for the Zimbabwe Digital Skills Empowerment Programme that wants to train 1.5 million people across the country. The massive training effort teaches software engineering, computer programming, and data science to prepare workers for modern jobs. Deputy Minister Albert Mavunga backed up President Mnangagwa's promise to help every person and every place succeed.
Project founder Oliver Olembe started this mission to bring back Mbare's former reputation as a thriving community. He believes digital literacy can unlock online government services, telemedicine, and internet shopping for residents. Olembe thinks technology training fights against joblessness and drug problems that hurt many young people. His team already collected the first 14 computers from various organizations and plans to build similar labs across Zimbabwe through new partnerships.
The computer lab represents part of a bigger plan called the Mbare Renewal Project that aims to lift up the entire neighborhood. Mavetera told reporters the facility serves as much more than just equipment since it creates a space for learning and building new ideas. She pushed local teens to sign up for the Zimbabwe Digital Skills Empowerment Programme that wants to train 1.5 million people across the country. The massive training effort teaches software engineering, computer programming, and data science to prepare workers for modern jobs. Deputy Minister Albert Mavunga backed up President Mnangagwa's promise to help every person and every place succeed.
Project founder Oliver Olembe started this mission to bring back Mbare's former reputation as a thriving community. He believes digital literacy can unlock online government services, telemedicine, and internet shopping for residents. Olembe thinks technology training fights against joblessness and drug problems that hurt many young people. His team already collected the first 14 computers from various organizations and plans to build similar labs across Zimbabwe through new partnerships.
