The government has launched an e-learning platform at Esigodini College of Agriculture in Matabeleland South Province making it the first of its kind in the country to be equipped with this platform.
Set up by the Zimbabwe Academic Research Network (ZARnet), it is targeted at boosting smart agriculture in the country. It is expected to lure technology savvy youths into learning more about Agriculture.
“Smart agriculture is one of our priority areas as a Government and the e-learning facility launched will greatly assist our country in training with the e-skills necessary for smart agriculture,” said Minister of Information Communication and technology, Postal and Courier Services Dr. Jenfan Muswere at the launch.
Chief Executive Engineer of ZARnet, Washington Musungwa also mentioned that his organisation is doing this in response to the leadership of President Mnangagwa who called for the adoption of technology in agriculture.
Online learning and digital economy have become an important part of growth in a country and Zimbabwe is embracing these platforms as the country moves towards economic emancipation.
