Mahere said Mugabe had donated software and other ancillary equipment, including a generator, to Hwange High School.
Pupils and staff will now be able to access the Internet, and learn and teach subjects such as Science and Mathematics using the computers.
Mahere said it was the ministry’s vision to expose pupils to computers from an early age.
The launch of the e-learning programme follows hard on the heels of the government recently unveiled the National Information Communication strategic plan that will run from 2010 to 2014, and is expected to usher the country into the global information “super highway”.
The plan aims to bridge the technology gap between Zimbabwe and its African neighbours by providing modern technology, becoming a hub of software and hardware development and establishing a consultative body to advise the ICT ministry on available policies.
Since the beginning of 2009, Zimbabwe has seen a notable progress in the accessibility of mobile phones and Internet service, estimated now at 24% compared to an initial 10%. Fixed telecommunication accessibility is still a challenge, with the sole provider, Tel-One, overwhelmed by demand.
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