{"id":111822,"date":"2025-10-14T21:35:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/posb-drives-digital-inclusion-in-zimbabwes-education-sector"},"modified":"2025-10-14T23:37:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T21:37:21","slug":"posb-drives-digital-inclusion-in-zimbabwes-education-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/posb-drives-digital-inclusion-in-zimbabwes-education-sector","title":{"rendered":"POSB drives digital inclusion in Zimbabwe\u2019s education sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The People\u2019s Own Savings Bank (POSB), in partnership with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, has launched a digital inclusion initiative aimed at transforming Zimbabwe\u2019s education sector through sustainable energy and connectivity solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The bank\u2019s Solar and Starlink Loan Facility, officially launched in Harare yesterday, is designed to provide affordable access to clean solar energy and high-speed internet for schools and educators across the country.<\/p>\n<p>POSB stated that the initiative targets both urban and rural institutions, with a strong focus on bridging the digital divide that continues to hinder educational progress\u2014particularly in remote areas where access to electricity and internet connectivity remains a significant challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the launch, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Mr. Tonderai Moyo, emphasized that electricity and internet access are no longer luxuries but essential tools for learning, teaching, and administration. Without them, he noted, individuals are excluded from fully participating in the technological revolution driven by artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, and automation\u2014fields that are reshaping how we learn, work, and innovate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe integration of solar energy and internet technologies into our educational framework is crucial for enhancing these competencies. By harnessing solar power, we can create digital learning environments that foster creativity and enable students to engage with online resources, facilitating collaboration and problem-solving,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe combination of solarisation and internet access will empower our learners by providing them with the essential tools needed to navigate the complexities of the modern world and to achieve curriculum objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Minister also highlighted that the initiative aligns with government efforts to address energy challenges in schools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis initiative complements our government\u2019s ongoing programs, such as the Presidential commitment to accelerating solarisation in schools. The goal is to harness solar energy to power educational institutions across the country\u2014especially in remote areas where the electricity grid does not reach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that POSB\u2019s intervention is both timely and necessary in the context of the country\u2019s broader development agenda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis digital intervention by POSB is a fitting response to the realities of our era, where sustainable energy, digital transformation, and innovation are paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Minister further noted that POSB has enabled students to access Wi-Fi, allowing them to study both at school and at home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the school, POSB has provided power and Wi-Fi, so learners can access educational resources on-site and continue their studies at home. These are high-impact projects,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He linked the initiative to the national vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we reflect on the President\u2019s mantra that no one and no place is left behind, we are reminded of our national trajectory towards Vision 2030.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. The People\u2019s Own Savings Bank (POSB), in partnership with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, has launched a digital inclusion initiative aimed at transforming Zimbabwe\u2019s education sector through sustainable energy and connectivity solutions. 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