Member of Parliament for Mwanza West constituency Joyce Chitsulo has welcomed the construction of Sibale Information and Communication Technology ( ICT) Lab which has a potential to promote entrepreneurship, agricultural activities, business among others which will help to accelerate the flow of information effeciently and effectively.
She was speaking today as the world is commemorating the World Post Office Day which falls on October 9 and the theme of this year is: "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nation."
Chitsulo said that she is humbled by MACRA move to install an ICT Lab in her district to help in spurring socioeconomic development.
"It is undeniable fact that ICT has become a driving force on every facet of our lives. Technology serves as fiber and catalyst for change and socioeconomic transformation. It does not only foster economic growth opportunities but also presents to traditional models of economic development that professionals are accustomed to," said Chitsulo.
On Tuesday, November 10, officials from MACRA visited the Mwanza District Offices to assess the ground work operations regarding the construction of the Lab which is to start as soon as possible.
It has been disclosed that by January next year, the handover ceremony of the Lab has to be done.
Other districts that are benefiting from this initiative are Nkhatabay, Ntcheu and Nsanje