HARARE—Zimbabwe’s push to modernize its economy is being undermined by a critical shortage of advanced digital skills, forcing key industries to outsource talent or forgo technological adoption, according to the 2025 National Digital Literacy and Skills Assessment (NDLSA) The report, conducted by POTRAZ and Midlands State UniversityMSU, found that only3.4% of Zimbabweanspossess advanced digital competencies (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing), while67.2% lack even basic skills Sectors like agriculture and health—pillars of the national economy—are lagging furthest behind, despite growing demand for telehealth and precision farming tools “Digital transformation isn’t just about devices—it’s about people
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