Getting connected: PWDs delight in digital transformationAug 3, 2025
đź“° Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources IN a world rapidly shifting towards digitisation, Agartha Chabwera, a woman living with disability, embodies the transformative power of technology Sitting at her desk with her laptop open and eyes glued to the screen, Chabwera is on the verge of turning her aspirations into reality Her participation in a recent digital skills workshop in Nyanga, organised by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) and the Internet Society of Zimbabwe, marks a pivotal step towards launching her own online marketing business
Chabwera’s story is not just about personal ambition, it is a reflection of resilience in the face of adversity “Digital skills have opened doors for me that I never thought possible,” Chabwera told NewsDay Weekender “I want to show them that disability doesn’t limit our potential — with the right tools and training, we can thrive in the digital world.”
Chabwera is one of 35 people living with disabilities (PWDs) who recently received advanced digital skills training through a programme focusing on enhancing digital literacy and inclusion This initiative is part of Potraz’s national strategy aimed at addressing the digital divide and empowering marginalised communities in Zimbabwe
The training encompasses a range of practical skills, including Google Workspace, social media marketing, web development and Google analytics Gift Machengete, the director general for Potraz, expressed the organisation’s commitment to promoting digital inclusivity “We will continue allocating resources towards this initiative,” he said “This is something that we are doing in line with our President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s mantra of leaving no one and no place behind
“Potraz is committed to ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to thrive in this new era.”
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