Government urges innovators to align with Grow Zambia Agenda
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NewsGOVERNMENT has implored innovators, technologists and investors to align their innovations and investments with the Grow Zambia Agenda to accelerate national development. Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu says technological innovations should support the aspirations of President Hakainde Hichilema and contribute to the country’s economic transformation. Dr Habeenzu said this in Lusaka […]
GOVERNMENT has implored innovators, technologists and investors to align their innovations and investments with the Grow Zambia Agenda to accelerate national development.
Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu says technological innovations should support the aspirations of President Hakainde Hichilema and contribute to the country’s economic transformation.
Dr Habeenzu said this in Lusaka when he officiated at the two-day Africa Tech Expo in a speech read on his behalf by the Ministry ‘s Director of Technology, Science and Innovation, Larry Mweetwa.
Dr Habeenzu said the government expects technology developers to focus on solutions that address national priorities and create opportunities for economic growth.
And speaking earlier, Techtrends Chief Executive Officer, Sandi Chimpala, said the evolution of the Zambia Tech Expo into the Africa Tech Expo is aimed at broadening collaboration and creating opportunities beyond national borders.
Meanwhile, Acting United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Laurent Rudasingwa, said technology should be used to promote investment, improve productivity and expand economic opportunities.
The Africa Tech Expo is being held under the theme, “Innovation, Infrastructure, and Africa’s Next Economy.”
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