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Air Force of Zimbabwe embracing technology
25 May 2021 at 02:13hrs | Views
The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) is fully embracing technology and widening its technological base in all areas in order to meet demands of the 21st century and effectively deal with emerging threats associated with digital age, Commander AFZ Air Marshal Elson Moyo said.
This comes as, Government under the Second Republic has urged people to embrace technology saying it plays an important role in the development of the nation and forms the backbone of industry as the country moves towards attaining an Upper Middle Economy by year 2030. Air Marshal Elson Moyo said while receiving facilities and equipment donated by corporate companies to AFZ School of Academic Training Staff at Manyame Air Base last week.
The facilities and equipment included computer desks from Allied Timbers and air conditioners from Satewave Technologies for the school's computer laboratory. He said technology remains a key component in the AFZ discharge of duties.
"In today's world where technology has become a key enabler, the ZDF needs to keep pace so that we effectively fulfil our mandate of defending Zimbabwe's airspace and territorial integrity.
Against this reality, there is need to ensure that our troops are empowered with the skills required in this digital age," he said.
"My vision for training is to enhance the use of information communication technologies in all our training programmes.
Such approaches will ensure that we have officers and members with skills to effectively respond to the current and emerging threats."
This comes as, Government under the Second Republic has urged people to embrace technology saying it plays an important role in the development of the nation and forms the backbone of industry as the country moves towards attaining an Upper Middle Economy by year 2030. Air Marshal Elson Moyo said while receiving facilities and equipment donated by corporate companies to AFZ School of Academic Training Staff at Manyame Air Base last week.
The facilities and equipment included computer desks from Allied Timbers and air conditioners from Satewave Technologies for the school's computer laboratory. He said technology remains a key component in the AFZ discharge of duties.
"In today's world where technology has become a key enabler, the ZDF needs to keep pace so that we effectively fulfil our mandate of defending Zimbabwe's airspace and territorial integrity.
Against this reality, there is need to ensure that our troops are empowered with the skills required in this digital age," he said.
"My vision for training is to enhance the use of information communication technologies in all our training programmes.
Such approaches will ensure that we have officers and members with skills to effectively respond to the current and emerging threats."
Source - the herald
