Harare Correspondent
HARARE – In a move aimed at modernizing the nation’s knowledge infrastructure, Cabinet has approved the Principles of the National Library and Documentation Services (NLDS) Amendment Bill, paving the way for the service to be formally integrated into the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
The decision, announced by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, during a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, follows a 2018 directive to absorb certain parastatals into line ministries.
Dr. Muswere stated that the amendment will give legal effect to the structural change.
“The amendment will ensure that the National Library and Documentation Services ceases to be a body corporate and formally functions under the Ministry,” he said.
Beyond the administrative shift, the reforms are focused on a significant digital overhaul.
The amendments are designed to introduce modern services such as digital preservation, e-lending, and virtual libraries, bringing Zimbabwe’s system in line with international standards.
“The reforms are not only about compliance with policy decisions but also about relevance in a fast-evolving digital age,” Dr. Muswere emphasized, highlighting the goal of broadening access to information for all citizens, including those in remote areas.
The modernization of the library service is aligned with the Government’s broader Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy (NDS1), underscoring a commitment to fostering a knowledge-driven economy and preserving the nation’s intellectual heritage.
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