Zambia and Mozambique have sighed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on Science and Technology as tools for enhanced cooperation for the economic development of the two nations.
Science and Technology Minister, Peter Daka signed on behalf of Zambia while Mozambique counterpart, Professor Venancio Massingue, signed for that country at a ceremony that took place at Livingstone’s Protea Hotel.
Speaking after the signing ceremony Mr Daka said science and technology are effective tools for promoting sustainable economic growth and strengthening political cooperation.
He said is determined to employ effective scientific and technological tools to sustaining strong bonds of bilateral ties at all levels of international and local cooperations.
Mr Daka said through effective application of technology,African is able to solve some economic and social challenges affecting the people on the continent.
“We benefit greatly from Western and Eastern technologies but we must always remember that the technology they develop is intended first and foremost to solve their local problems, then ours,” he said.
“There may be skeptics who are wondering what two underdeveloped countries can learn from each other in science and technology. We can for instance learn from the Mozambicans about ICT development, innovation support and coordination of science and technology efforts,” the minister observed.
Mr Daka, who recently was in Mozambique to learnt strides made by that country in embracing science and technology, said Zambia stands to benefit from the MoU as it would avail the country’s access to effective scientific innovations for addressing some economic challenges.
And Mozambican Science and Technology minister, Professor Venancio Massingue, said his country is determined partners with Zambia in efforts of fighting poverty and creating a peaceful environment for promoting sustainable development in the SADC region.
Prof. Massingue said Mozambique has identified science and technology as a vital component in the national efforts of poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
Prof. Massingue further observed that research in science and technology could play a significant role in identifying solutions for tackling the current food and energy crises on the continent.
“They will assist us in increasing not only production and productivity in the fields but also in minimizing losses and assist in job creation and rolling back poverty in our countries”, Prof. Massingue observed.
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This MoU sounds like a non-starter.
Good starting point. We surely have to develop our own tailored stuff of course with appreciation of Eastern and Western strides that have been done so far.
Sensible move, but let us implement these signinigs.
What can mozambique offer in terms of technology that we really need.
It is a good approach to lead the country for development, because without science and technology we can be in stone age.
Sorry I was wrong it is all rubbish. It wont work.
Shut up ka Muzo. What stone age? Kapepe ba president balwele.
ndiye vichani ivi kansi?
# 3 All what you have i mind is to be on the recieving end, you should also think what you can give. Thats why you will be always be beggars. Learn to give.
Iwe ka Kangwa twalipela sana. Ask Bob Mugabe and his people. Reward? He starts insulting us.
#5. You re not only an antagonist demagogue but also a cheap prostitute of opinions. How do u initially comment that the Mou is a good startin point and then moments later, u re sayin its rubbish? I think u ve such a fickled mind that ur thoughts re extremely blurred and uncordinated. Pliz avoid exposin ur elusive and unwitting mind on this blog. Think b4 u post ur rubbish!!