Tatenda Mavetera

Tatenda Anastacia Maveterae is a Zimbabwean politician. She is the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services of Zimbabwe and a member of parliament. She is a member of ZANU–PF. Quotes African countries have been urged to work collectively to build future-proof digital infrastructure to bridge the connectivity gap on the continent. Collective efforts on the continental scale will accelerate Africa's digital transformation, said Zimbabwe's Information Communication and Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. There is more collaboration which is needed in terms of finding out what skill set each country has, what policies they have put in place, and how they have managed to enhance their infrastructure. Africa should collectively invest in innovation hubs where countries pull resources together and leverage their strengths towards the benefit of the continent. She said in addition to investing in Zimbabwe's digital infrastructure, Huawei has extensively invested in nurturing information and communication technology (ICT) talent in the country through its Seeds for the Future Program, the Huawei ICT Academy and Huawei ICT Competitions. I think that is very key, because for us to have a good future, we need to invest now for the future, so for me, I am very happy that they are seeding into the future, Continental initiatives such as the Africa Tech Festival provide platforms for African countries to collaborate. In 2021, she initiated a movement dubbed Young Women 4ED which is designed to ensure that young women are not ignored in all aspects of life. She holds an Honours Degree in Management and Marketing and a Masters in Strategic Marketing. She is a strategic marketer and information communication expert, who has been in the Information Communication and Transport industry for the past 11 years. Hon Dr.Tatenda Annastacia was awarded a Doctorate in Humane Letters from the International Women’s University for the contribution she has made to emancipate women, more importantly, young women in Zimbabwe. She is currently studying for another doctorate in Business Leadership at the Midlands State University. As we head into this long weekend, I hope you find time to disconnect from your devices and reconnect with what matters most. Our digital world is powerful, but the best connections are often unplugged. Whether you are traveling, spending time with family, or simply resting, I wish you a safe, refreshing, and happy long weekend. Let us recharge our own batteries so we can continue building a connected future for our nation. Today I officiated at the Abedai National Robotics, AI, IOT Challenge 2026 (ANRAIC) at Tynwald Primary School. I reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to integrating Artificial Intelligence, IOT, Coding and Robotics as compulsory pillars of our primary and secondary education curriculum. The logic is clear: To achieve President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 of an innovation driven, upper middle income economy, we must invest in human capital at the foundational level. We cannot afford to nurture a generation that simply consumes foreign technology we must build a pipeline of local innovators, researchers and problem solvers. This mandate is supported by three critical enablers: Infrastructure: We are scaling the Presidential Internet Scheme and the One Learner, One Device Initiative to ensure equitable access together with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education @TorerayiMoyo Strategy: The National AI Strategy 2026 2030 provides the framework for developing local talent, encouraging responsible AI, and forging strategic partnerships. Safety: We are concurrently strengthening the National Child Online Protection Policy to secure our digital learning environments against exploitation and cyberbullying. Collaboration between the Ministry of ICT and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is crucial as we roll out teacher training and establish more robotics clubs. Our goal is to equip learners with the tools to solve national challenges in sectors like agriculture, healthcare and mining. I look forward to more in the private sector and development partners joining us on this transformative journey. External links Category: living people