Russia and Zimbabwe officially start the recruitment process for a country-wide Cybersecurity Training Programme.
The National Cybersecurity Training Programme in Zimbabwe, a collaborative effort between the Cyberus Foundation, KOMIB, and Red Zone Digital, is set to train 10,000 Zimbabwean youths in critical cybersecurity skills. The programme, which is set to start later this year, aims to equip young people with essential digital skills for modern cyber defence, create employment opportunities, and establish Zimbabwe as a regional cybersecurity education hub.
The official launch ceremony of the Selection for Training Programme was presided over by the Honourable Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services of Zimbabwe, Hon. T. Mavetera, and the Ambassador of the Russian Federation. The event took place at the Palm Court, Hyatt Regency Harare - The Meikles Hotel.
The event began with a series of keynote addresses. The Honourable Minister of ICT delivered her keynote address, emphasizing that the National Cybersecurity Training Programme represents a strategic step in realizing Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). Mr. Dmitry Grigoriev, Director General of KOMIB, highlighted the global importance of cybersecurity preparedness, while Mr. Sergey Andreev, Managing Partner at Cyberus, stressed the strategic value of Africa in the digital economy and the role Zimbabwe can play as a continental cybersecurity leader. An official from the Russian Embassy reinforced the long-standing relationship between the two countries and expressed strong support for knowledge-sharing in the cybersecurity domain.
The training programme, delivered via a world-class Learning Management System developed by CyberED, targets a wide audience, from absolute beginners to IT professionals. It covers foundational content that builds up from basic to advanced cybersecurity concepts. Students will participate in CTF tournaments and other cybersecurity competitions, and scholars will receive training in cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking, digital forensics, threat detection, and AI-driven security solutions.
Top-performing students will have an opportunity to join the National Cybersecurity Training Programme. The initiative will help nurture young talent and train skilled ICT professionals. It is part of a broader plan, including a $100 million CyberDom hub investment to develop cybersecurity infrastructure in the country.
In summary, this national programme seeks to empower Zimbabwean youth with advanced cybersecurity expertise, create a talent pipeline for the country’s digital future, and foster regional collaboration through strategic partnerships with Russia and other international stakeholders.
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- The National Cybersecurity Training Programme, a collaborative initiative between the Cyberus Foundation, KOMIB, and Red Zone Digital, aims to use technology to educate and self-develop Zimbabwean youth in cybersecurity skills, thereby strengthening the country's digital infrastructure and cybersecurity.
- In alignment with Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), the programme, which is expected to begin later this year, will equip students with essential digital skills, prepare them for modern cyber defence, and foster regional collaboration, including through partnerships with the Russian Federation.
- As part of a broader strategy, the training programme, delivered via the CyberED Learning Management System, will invest in cybersecurity infrastructure, nurture young talent, and develop skilled ICT professionals, thereby enhancing Zimbabwe's position as a regional cybersecurity education hub.
