By Staff Reporter
Harare- More than 10,000 Zimbabwean youths are set to undergo training in cybersecurity under a partnership between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Russian Federation, a Cabinet Minister has announced.
Speaking at the launch of the Cybersecurity Training Programme in Harare on Wednesday, Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera said the initiative would empower young people with critical digital skills.
“We are gathered to launch Stage 1 of this initiative—Building National Cybersecurity Capacity and Capability—which will train over 10,000 Zimbabwean youths in ethical hacking, real-world cyberattack simulations, and cybersecurity fundamentals,” she said.
The programme will be delivered through a world-class Learning Management System developed by CyberED, with support from local partner RedZone Digital Zimbabwe.
“Cyberus has also committed to providing 160 additional scholarships—ten students from each SADC member state—making this a truly regional initiative and positioning Zimbabwe as a cybersecurity education hub in Southern Africa,” Mavetera added.
She said graduates would receive internationally recognized certifications, with top performers guaranteed employment on national infrastructure projects and inclusion in Zimbabwe’s national cybersecurity talent pool.
ICT Deputy Minister Dingumuzi Phuti said the project aligns with Zimbabwe’s goal of creating a digital economy.
“It is with great pride that we see our engagements with partners bearing fruit. The organisation proposed the programme, and now they are implementing it. This is exactly what President Mnangagwa envisions,” Phuti said.
The launch, held at a local hotel in Harare, ran under the theme “Securing Zimbabwe’s Digital Future – Building National Capacity Through Strategic Partnerships.”
