Bridging the digital divide in Kavango West

Poverty has become entrenched in the daily lives of many residents in the Kavango regions, with countless individuals finding themselves on the fringes of destitution with little or no formal education.In the remote villages of the Kavango West Region, early child marriages are becoming increasingly normalised. Parents, burdened by economic hardship, are sometimes coerced into consenting to such practices, seeking financial benefits in exchange for the futures of their young daughters.In an effort to improve the lives of the residents in the Kavango West Region and bridge the digital divide gap, the information and communication technology ministry commenced a two-week digital literacy training in Ncuncuni constituency on Monday.Equip with IT knowledge The Digital Computer Literacy Programme (DCLP) is designed to empower youth with essential basic computer literacy skills, equipping them with the required skills to navigate and utilise technology effectively.At the launch of the initiative last year, the information minister Emma Theofelus highlighted that the country is positioning itself to become a global destination for ICT services, hence the need to drastically increase digital literacy and address the digital divide in Namibia.Theofelus emphasised that Namibia cannot afford to neglect equipping all Namibians to use and benefit from available technologies. “That is why it is important to put in place mechanisms with the little resources we get to ensure that we have digital literacy available in our communities so that they are empowered to use technology to improve their lives."The minister said the computer literacy programme serves as a commitment and demonstration by government to reach every citizen and ensure they have the necessary skills to improve their lives through the digital space.nikanor@erongo.com.na

Bridging the digital divide in Kavango West

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