Zimbabwe is moving to strengthen technology education from an early age by making Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, Internet of Things (IoT) and Robotics compulsory parts of the primary and secondary school curriculum. The move is aimed at developing a technology-ready workforce and supporting the country’s digital transformation.
The announcement was made by Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Tatenda Mavetera, during the ANRAIC 2026 Challenge at Tynwald Primary School.
Mavetera said the programme supports President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, which aims to turn Zimbabwe into an innovation-driven, upper-middle-income economy by developing human capital from an early age.
The government wants to move from technology consumption to technology creation by giving students skills to become innovators, researchers and problem-solvers capable of developing local digital solutions.
The programme will focus on 3 key areas: expanding digital infrastructure, implementing the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and improving online safety for children.
Under the infrastructure plan, the government will continue expanding the Presidential Internet Scheme and the One Learner, One Device Initiative with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to improve access to digital learning tools.
The National AI Strategy will support local digital talent, responsible AI use and partnerships focused on innovation and technology development. The government will also strengthen the National Child Online Protection Policy to create safer digital learning environments and address cyberbullying and online exploitation.
Mavetera stressed that cooperation between the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will be essential. Planned measures include teacher training, more robotics clubs and expanded digital skills programmes to prepare students for careers in science, technology and innovation.
The long-term goal is to help students apply these skills to national challenges across agriculture, healthcare, mining and other strategic sectors. Mavetera also urged private organisations and development partners to contribute through investment, technical expertise and collaboration to help build Zimbabwe’s future digital workforce.
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