By Bongiwe Dlamini

MBABANE: Themba Masuku, the Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) has urged G77 countries to fully embrace technology to mitigate climate-change.

According to Government online platforms, the DPM was speaking this week at the G77+China Summit held in Havana-Cuba where he was representing King Mswati, in his capacity as a Head of State.

“We must promote public understanding of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The effectiveness of the NSI (National Systems of Innovation) depends on a society that is aware of the value and potential dangers of science.The Kingdom of Eswatini just like member states of the G77, needs technologies to be able to predict, prepare and respond to such occurrences, as well as the adaptation and mitigation. We are aware that today’s food systems are facing multiple crises.These challenges require urgent and fundamental transformation of food systems.The answer lies in the role of Science, Technology and Innovation,” said the DPM.

On another note, DPM Themba Masuku met Cuban Health Minister Dr. Jose Angel Portal Miranda, on the sidelines of the ongoing the Summit, Phesheya Dube, the Principal Secretary(PS) in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology(ICT) was part of the delegation that attended the Summit.