By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Zimbabwe has called for
affordable and secure connectivity, stronger international cooperation on
cybersecurity and the responsible use of digital technologies at the 2026
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26)
in Doha, Qatar.
The country’s position was
presented by its Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda
Mavetera, during Zimbabwe’s national policy statement at the conference.
Mavetera is leading
Zimbabwe’s delegation to the global telecommunications gathering, which brings
together ITU Member States to discuss the future direction of international
telecommunications and digital development.
In her address, the minister
emphasised the importance of expanding access to affordable and secure
connectivity while strengthening cooperation among countries to address
cybersecurity challenges and promote the responsible use of digital
technologies.
Zimbabwe’s participation in
PP-26 forms part of its engagement with other ITU Member States on policy
priorities and international cooperation in the telecommunications and ICT
sectors.
