‘CICs key in bridging digital divide’

COMMUNITY information centres (CICs) play a pivotal role in connecting both urban and rural communities, thereby bridging the digital divide that has been in existence.

Speaking at the opening of Mashava CIC in Masvingo province yesterday, Information Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere said the centres were an integral part of that drive as they enable communities to access information communication technology services at affordable rates.

“My ministry will, therefore, continue to roll out programmes aimed at ensuring that the rural communities are kept abreast of technological development, especially now when we all need to be kept informed of the different aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

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