President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named Louis-James Davis, the founder and CEO of Manchester-based consumer technology and security company, VST Enterprises, as Zimbabwe’s new Science and Technology Ambassador. Mnangagwa made the appointment at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland early this year.
Speaking on the ambassadorship, Mnangagwa, the, said:
Louis-James and his company, VST Enterprises, have been a crucial support to the Zimbabwean government in recent months, as we continue our work to rebuild our country’s economy. The solutions Louis-James and his team are developing are truly at the cutting edge of technology, helping to go a long way towards tackling the challenges hindering Zimbabwe’s economic recovery.
Now, as our new Science and Technology Ambassador, Louis-James will be able to take this work even further, operating in partnership with the government in a wide array of areas to find even more innovative ways to further improve the lives of the Zimbabwean people and lay the foundations for a happier, more prosperous future for the nation.
Louis-James Davis said,
The way the new government has embraced innovative technology is a testament to its commitment to putting the Zimbabwean economy back on its feet.
We are proud of the work we’ve done so far to support the country in this goal. We’re looking forward to leveraging this new honour to do even more to help the people of Zimbabwe create a prosperous future.
The formal ceremony is expected to take place later on this March.