By Flata Kavinga
Junior Member of Parliament for Mberengwa Central Saliwe Maposa says improved internet connectivity is opening new opportunities for learners in rural areas by enabling them to interact with global communities and access digital learning resources.
She said this while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a handover of smartphones to Kwekwe district headmen, 41 Starlink kits to junior parliamentarian schools and bicycles together with non-communicable disease equipment and accessories to HIV support groups at Amaveni Hall in Kwekwe by Midlands Minister Owen Ncube
“With these gadgets, learners can now connect, socialise and interact with other global communities,” Maposa said. “It means rural schools are no longer left behind because we can access information at the same time as everyone else.”
She said limited internet access had previously made it difficult for some schools to use e-books and other digital learning tools, placing learners at a disadvantage.
“Without connectivity it felt like we were lagging behind because other schools were already using online resources,” she said. “Now education standards will improve as learners get access to better learning materials.”
Maposa added that stronger connectivity would also expand opportunities beyond the classroom, including the ability for students to apply for scholarships and engage with international platforms.
