30 September 2024
President Hakainde Hichilema will later this week open the Digital Government Africa Summit which is attracting over 500 delegates from 33 African countries.
Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Hon. Jack Mwiimbu says government attaches great importance to digital transformation that is why President Hichilema will open the summit which is being held in Zambia for the second year running.
Mr. Mwiimbu said the Digital Government Africa Summit provides an opportunity for African governments to forge links, promote cross border payment systems and allow interactions among professionals in the cyber space.
He said digital transformation will help government in many ways.
And Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati said government is using the Digital Government Africa Summit to showcase it’s works in digital security.
Mr. Mutati said since last year when Zambia hosted the inaugural Digital Government Africa Summit, alot of progress has been made in making Zambia’s cyber space secure.
He said the government will showcase it’s progress during the summit.
Meanwhile, Education Minister Hon. Douglas Syakalima said the introduction of Free Education in Zambia has necessitated the rolling out of digital Infrastructure for education.
Mr. Syakalima says the recent launch of the Smart Village Project by the President demonstrated how government is embracing the digital tools for education.
He said government wants to ensure that Zambia is fully engaged in the digital revolution.
And Smart Zambia Institute National Coordinator Percy Chinyama said the three day event will help in promoting digital transformation on the continent.
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