Govt Set to Roll Out Smart Classrooms in Glen View Under Tech Education Drive

HARARE – The government is set to launch a Digital Research and Innovation Hub in Glen View, Harare, as part of its nationwide Smart Schools programme to modernise education and improve digital access in public schools.

The Smart Schools drive, propelled through public-private partnerships, aims to close the country’s digital divide by equipping schools with computers, smart boards, and modern digital infrastructure.

The project is part of the broader Vision 2030 strategy, which seeks to improve equitable access to technology in both urban and rural education systems.

Parents at Glen View schools earmarked to benefit from the initiative say the expected changes are welcome and long overdue.

“We are very happy with the government’s effort to bring technology into classrooms. It will help our children gain computer knowledge at the primary level. This should be implemented in all schools across the country,” said one parent.

According to ZBC, preparations are already underway, and selected classrooms are transitioning away from traditional teaching methods to digital tools that support interactivity, collaboration, and early tech exposure for young learners.

Ahead of the official opening of the Glen View Innovation Hub, Edutech Chief Executive Officer Mr. Luke Musambasi commended the government’s commitment and emphasised the role of the private sector in delivering long-term educational reform.

“We are here to complement the state’s efforts toward Smart Schools and Vision 2030. It’s a shared responsibility,” he said.

Honourable Torerai Moyo, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, echoed that sentiment, noting that digital hubs would play a critical role in improving access and reducing disparities.

“The gaps that used to exist in terms of digital tools and skills are being bridged. The government is working to ensure that digital learning is no longer a privilege but a right,” he said.

Alongside upgraded learning environments, the government continues to revise education policies and expand infrastructure such as broadband coverage, local device manufacturing, and digital training for teachers—to ensure that no child is left behind in the country’s tech-driven education future.