By Felix Matasva
The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe Public Affairs Officer, Larry Socha has said plans were underway to establish a new American Spaces centre in Mutare that will be a center for individuals to network and be a hub of advent technologies like Artificial intelligence (AI).
American Spaces are open-access learning and gathering initiative that promote in-person and virtual interaction among locals and the United States.
In an exclusive interview on Tuesday (January 30) in Mutare, Socha told TellZim News that the American Space would likely be opened before the end of this year (2024).
“One of the 2014 Mandela Washington Fellows, who is now CEO of a Learning Factory and head of the digital space in Mutare is working with us to create an American Space here.
“That again will be a center for people to come together and learn about the US as a leader in technology. It will be a place where individuals can learn more about advent technologies like AI, with a focus on engineering and mathematics,” Socha said.
He said the US will continue to invest in fruitful professional partnerships with local people who are keen to drive positive change within their communities.
“We have just signed an MOU on my visit here. We look forward to the next several months exploring what that space might be, creating a workspace, creating film studios and different workshops where students and professionals alike can come and find resources,” said Socha.
During his tour in Mutare the PAO met with various stakeholders in the arts and film sector.
Socha also met various local US Exchange Alumni during a networking event held in the Eastern border city.
