By: Van
Soul Addey
Mauritius Telecom has
launched the myt Learning Hub Portal, a free online platform designed to make
digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills accessible to all Mauritians.
The launch took place at the
Telecom Tower in the presence of Dr. Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information
Technology, Communication and Innovation; Dr. Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, Minister of
Tertiary Education, Science and Research; and Sarat Lallah, Chairman of
Mauritius Telecom, alongside other dignitaries.
The Learning Hub is a joint
initiative between Mauritius Telecom and Amazon Web Services (AWS), reflecting
their shared commitment to strengthening digital skills and promoting AI in
Mauritius. The initiative forms part of the government’s target to train 50,000
Mauritians.
Speaking at the launch,
Veemal Gungadin, Chief Executive Officer of Mauritius Telecom, said the
partnership with AWS provides access to a wealth of knowledge and training.
“With AWS, we now have
access to an exceptional wealth of knowledge and training. The 16 courses we
are launching are only the beginning. Our ambition is to make this knowledge
accessible to all Mauritians, free of charge, through a platform developed here
in Mauritius. We want everyone to be able to learn, progress and seize the
opportunities of the digital economy,” he said.
Dr. Avinash Ramtohul
highlighted the importance of the government’s 50,000-person training target,
describing it as more than a numerical objective.
“Training 50,000 citizens is
not merely a numerical target; it is a national strategic imperative. AI
literacy must be accessible to every student, every professional and every
household in Mauritius,” he said.
Dr. Kaviraj Sharma Sukon
called on leaders of universities, teachers and students in higher education
institutions to embrace the myt Learning Hub as a springboard that complements
their academic programmes.
Through the launch of the
portal, Mauritius Telecom continues its transformation beyond its role as a
connectivity operator, putting digital platforms and skills at the service of
the country’s development.
