Addressing a
post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information, Publicity and
Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, said this is part of a
programme to consolidate the Second Republic’s thematic area on digital economy
in line with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1).
“Cabinet
considered and approved the Implementation of the Presidential Internet Scheme.
In accordance with the provisions of the Thematic Area on Digital Economy of
the National Development Strategy 1, the Presidential Internet Scheme aims to
provide reliable broadband internet connectivity targeting all 2 400
administrative wards across the nation. This initiative will employ advanced
Low Earth Orbit satellite technology and fibre optic infrastructure to ensure
comprehensive coverage and accessibility,” said Dr Muswere.
“These will
cover schools, Community Information Centres, Zimbabwe Republic Police
stations, health institutions, traditional leaders’ homesteads, Agriculture
Extension offices, courts, District Development Coordinators’ offices,
Vocational Training Centres and Growth Points in the wards. The programme will
target to connect the unconnected by focusing on the areas and sites that are
situated in remote parts of the country and are currently not connected.”
He said the
project is expected to start in June 2025 and run until 2030 with continuous
review due to the ever-changing technology landscape. Herald
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