Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services
| Type | Governmental Organisation |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 76 Samora Machel Avenue, 7th Floor, Bank Chambers |
| Location | |
Minister | Jenfan Muswere |
Key people | Sam Kundishora (Permanent Secretary) |
| Website | http://www.ictministry.gov.zw/ |
| Remarks | Tel: (+263) 24 707347 |
Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services is a Ministry in the government of Zimbabwe. It oversees:
- NetOne Zimbabwe
- TelOne
- Zimpost
- ZARNet
Background
This ministry aims to develop an enabling environment for the creation of a knowledge based society that transgresses across all levels of the society.
Pincipals
- Minister - Jenfan Muswere
- Permanent Secretary - Sam Kundishora
FUNCTIONS
- Develop appropriate policies and strategies that enhance provision of ICT, telecommunications, postal and courier services;
- Develop an enabling environment for the creation of a knowledge-based society that transgresses across all levels of society;
- Spearhead the development of appropriate regulatory frameworks that facilitate the promotion of information communication technology, telecommunications, postal and courier services;
- Champion and promote ICT literacy and utilization in the country in order to enhance regional and international competitiveness as a nation;
- Develop ICT access channels e.g. information kiosks and community information centres for the less privileged members of society to have access to developmental information;
- Establish and manage an e-government framework structures and applications at national level;
- Evaluate the impact of ICT, telecommunications, postal courier services across all sectors of the economy;
- Champion, promote and coordinate national ICT, telecommunications, postal and courier research and development of cost effective software, hardware and infrastructure so that it reaches best international standards;
- Develop supportive and enabling communications infrastructure to ensure equitable access to ICTs by all citizens including disadvantaged groups and rural communities;
- Introduce and enforce stringent quality of service standards in the provision of ICTs;
- Create a conducive environment for investment in the areas of ICTs, telecommunications, postal and couriers services through public private partnerships; and
- Exercise oversight over parastatals and state owned enterprises under the Ministry.