Industrialisation in the 21st century is centred on automation, AI and advanced technology. Zimbabwe seems to be lightyears behind but does it really need it now? Zimbabwe’s needs regarding development is a mixed bag. Moreso, it needs both industrialisation of the 20th century coupled with that of the 21st century. What does that mean?
Zimbabwe is lagging behind in the evolution of societies, communities, economics and the environment. These four pillars are what makes a nation thrive and survive. Additionally, there is need to improve in these areas in a way that moves with the times. The lagging behind in these four pillars is not only a Zimbabwean problem but an Africa problem. Moreover, Zimbabwe is still wallowing in poverty and the ongoing inflation and deepening economic crisis is not making the situation any easier.
For Zimbabwe, industrialisation in the 21st century is going to be out of the norm. It is going to be something that might not be what other nations have gone through. Additionally, the rest of the world is progressing from factories to automation. From the 20th century into the 21st century. Zimbabwe seems to be behind in a time loop. Stuck in the 20th century, trying to find a way out. This is while in the surroundings of the 21st century technology.
Future leaders’ 21st century skills
Artificial Intelligence is proving to be a huge part of industrialisation in the 21st century. With applications like chatgpt, everyone has an opportunity to be and do anything. This is coming on the heels of YouTube which enables people to work on anything with the help of a tutorial. This is even the go to for many Zimbabweans in need of DIY. Furthermore, this shows how Zimbabwe’s position in 21st century industrialisation is interesting. Will it propel forward in a way that other nations have not? Or it will take the same path developed nations took.
In fact, the future of Zimbabwe is going to be headed by a generation with knowledge and information that is the same as those in the developed nations. They are going to be innovators with an edge. They will find solutions for a developing country with knowledge from a developed country, one might say. Also, Zimbabwe’s industrialisation in the 21st century and beyond is going to be in the hands of tech savvy individuals. Individuals who will have their lives merging with their devices. From communication, living space to food production and entertainment.
Zimbabwe’s future is going to be interesting. Its future leaders currently have the knowhow of self-teaching, creative thinking and innovation. They show signs of being less likely to be influenced by others when it comes to decision making. These traits will prove to be ideal in the development of the Southern African nation.
