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The programme, launched at Chogugudza Primary School in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province, will spread to 100 more schools under the pilot project.

Also known as the Presidential e-Learning Programme, it follows the success of the Presidential Computerisation Programme, which saw President Mugabe donate at least 10 computers to each secondary school. While the programme was perceived as a political gimmick, the computerisation programme has moved a step further through the introduction of e-learning.

ICT minister Nelson Chamisa criticised service providers for profiteering despite duty exemptions for most of their communications equipment. He urged telephony providers to seek funding from investors rather than from the public.

Chamisa said Zimbabwe has made significant strides in the ICT sector and use of technology had increased from 13 percent to 72 percent.

District tomorrow. The massive computerisation programme targets all schools in Zimbabwe by 2015 as the country moves towards a knowledge based economy.

Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, Information Communication Technology Minister Nelson Chamisa said: "His Excellency the President will officially launch the e-Learning Centre at Chogugudza."