{"id":25595,"date":"2023-04-27T16:39:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=25595"},"modified":"2023-04-27T15:52:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T15:52:13","slug":"let-us-embrace-technology-his-majesty-king-mswati-iii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/let-us-embrace-technology-his-majesty-king-mswati-iii","title":{"rendered":"LET US EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY \u2013 HIS MAJESTY KING MSWATI III"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>His Majesty King Mswati III has said Africa can achieve greater economic growth by embracing technology and working together towards a common goal.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>His Majesty was speaking as a first-time guest at the Transform Africa Summit in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"bin\/Users\/Muzaffari\/postMediaimg_95_1.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The King said citizens of the continent could start by embracing technology in their daily lives. This will not only enhance productivity but also open up new opportunities for innovation, creativity and growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe rate of technological advancement is staggering, and the world is more interconnected than ever before, therefore, Africa should not be left behind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"bin\/Users\/Muzaffari\/postMediaimg_95_2.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"406\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we move forward, we must embrace innovation, connection and digital transformation if we hope to create a better future for ourselves and generations to come in our beloved continent,\u201d said the King.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to that he said, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA) was another pillar that can help them be a united force in terms of trading amongst the countries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"bin\/Users\/Muzaffari\/postMediaimg_95_3.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"291\" \/><\/p>\n<p>His Majesty emphasised on the need for appropriate technology to add value to their products in order to stop exporting them raw to external markets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the kingdom, we have made strides to ensure our citizens have fast and reliable internet access, mobile connectivity, and we are now working on a digital Eswatini framework, which will complement the state of the art data centre and call centre that is in place,\u201d added His Majesty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"bin\/Users\/Muzaffari\/postMediaimg_95_4.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"276\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In his address he further mentioned that a united Africa can create a more stable and secure environment that encourages investment, job creation, and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>It can also lead to increased political power and influence on the global stage, he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSocial media platforms enable people to share their experiences and connect with others from different parts of the continent. This can lead to greater understanding and appreciation of the diversity of African cultures,\u201d said His Majesty in conclusion when addressing the guests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. His Majesty King Mswati III has said Africa can achieve greater economic growth by embracing technology and working together towards a common goal. His Majesty was speaking as a first-time guest at the Transform Africa Summit in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe yesterday. 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