Beaullar Chirume, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, delivers a speech during a training program organized by Huawei in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 19, 2024. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

China's tech giant Huawei on Monday launched the first cybersecurity training program for Zimbabwean government officials to capacitate them against cyber threats in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.

A total of 100 officials from government ministries and agencies participated in the four-day training program organized by Huawei in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services.

Topics covered under the training program include global cybersecurity trends, international security standards, enterprise private protection governance, and enterprise data security governance practice.

In a speech read on his behalf, Huawei Zimbabwe Managing Director Yang Shengwan said Huawei will continue investing in the country's digital future and working hand-in-hand with the government to address cybersecurity challenges.

"Huawei takes cybersecurity seriously, and we have made it a top priority in all of our operations and product development. Huawei invests heavily in research and development to ensure our technologies are secure and resilient against evolving cyber threats," Yang said.

In addition, he said Huawei is deeply committed to training and equipping local technicians, engineers, and officials with the right cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

Beaullar Chirume, permanent secretary in the ministry, highlighted Huawei's contribution to Zimbabwe's digital infrastructure.

"Huawei, thank you very much for coming on board to share with us, to improve our skills, and to make sure that we share knowledge," said Chirume, while praising Huawei for helping the country build a cyber-resilient workforce and enhancing national security.

Huawei has been operating in Zimbabwe for more than 25 years and continues to play an important role in supporting the country's digital transformation, Yang said.