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E-Government solution for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) schools
24 July 2008
Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, as part of the State Information Technology Agency's (SITA) Corporate Social Investment programme will offer a comprehensive e-government solution to two KwaZulu-Natal schools through launching computer centres at the schools.
The identified schools are Albini High School and Buhlebemfundo Secondary School in the Pinetown Magisterial District.
Through the establishment of the centres, SITA will be able to:
* ensure that the schools optimally utilise information technology and derive optimal benefit for the education of South Africa children
* contribute to creating information and communication technology (ICT) awareness and skills at school level for the development of the much needed IT skills in the country
* contribute to bridging the digital divide and the development of the much needed ICT skills in the country
* provide opportunities to build relationships with business partners and
* contribute to entrepreneurial development through skills that will be taught to the learners.
The handover will be hosted as follows:
Date: Monday, 28 July 2008
Time: 13h00 to 14h00
Venue: Buhlebemfundo Secondary School
For more information, contact:
Ramona Baijnath
Cell: 082 308 2666
Issued by: Ministry for Public Service and Administration
24 July 2008