Zimbabwe Centre for High Perfomance Computing

Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance, HEXCO certification programs on offer.

zchpc — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:35:11 +0000

We are excited to announce our first-quarter training. We have an amazing lineup of courses that will help you gain knowledge and skills in various fields. Here’s a sneak peek at what we have in store for February, March, and April:

Monthly enrolments: Big Data and AI Class
Get ready to dive into the world of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence! This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of handling and analyzing large datasets, as well as the principles and applications of AI. Join us and discover how to harness the power of data and leverage AI techniques effectively.

March: Data Centre Systems Engineering
In March, we will explore the fascinating world of Data Centre Systems Engineering. This course will cover the design, management, and optimization of data centers, focusing on topics like infrastructure, networking, storage, and virtualization. Gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in this rapidly evolving field.

March: Bioinformatics
Next up in March, we have an exciting course on Bioinformatics. Discover the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics as we explore how computational methods are used to analyze biological data. Learn about genomics, proteomics, and other bioinformatics techniques that are revolutionizing research and healthcare.

April: GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
In April, we will delve into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course will teach you how to capture, store, analyze, and visualize geospatial data. Explore the applications of GIS in urban planning, environmental management, transportation, and more. Get ready to unlock the power of location intelligence!

These are 3 months programs offered by ZCHPC and certified under Higher Education Council of Zimbabwe. Conducted weekends only with minimum of 3 hours as contact hours both online and physically at ZCHPC building in the Zimbabwe Science Park 1 complex at University of Zimbabwe Campus.

Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing now offers Big Data Analytics professional certificate course

zchpc — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:54:48 +0000

Welcome to the Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC), where we empower individuals to harness the power of data through our Big Data Analytics Professional Certificate. In today’s digital age, data is the driving force behind innovation and success in various industries. Are you ready to dive into the world of data analysis and become a sought-after professional? Let us guide you on this exciting journey.

At ZCHPC, we understand the growing demand for skilled data analysts in organizations across Zimbabwe and beyond. That’s why we have meticulously crafted our Big Data Analytics Professional Certificate to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this field. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional seeking career advancement, our comprehensive curriculum will help you stay ahead in the dynamic world of data analytics.

What sets our program apart is our blended learning approach, which combines the flexibility of online modules with the benefits of face-to-face interactions during physical classes. We believe in providing a learning experience that adapts to your schedule and preferences. With a minimum of 36 hours of contact time, spread over 3 hours per week, you can complete the program in just 3 to 6 months, depending on your pace.

Our esteemed instructors will guide you through eight modules designed to build your expertise from the ground up. The journey begins with an Introduction to Data Analytics, where you’ll gain insights into the practices, processes, and analytical skills essential for a junior or associate data analyst. From there, you’ll explore Data-Driven Decisions, learning effective questioning techniques and how to present findings to drive informed decision-making.

Preparing and Pre-Processing Data will teach you how to collect, organize, and ensure the credibility of data. You’ll delve into the art of data cleaning techniques and discover the power of SQL and spreadsheets in handling complex datasets. The Analyze Data to Answer Questions module will equip you with statistical analysis tools, while Share Data Through Visualization will empower you to create compelling narratives and visualizations using tools like Tableau.

To further enhance your skill set, we offer a dedicated module on Data Analysis with R Programming. You’ll explore the benefits of using the R programming language, master data manipulation techniques, and unleash the power of visualizations using RStudio and the Tidy verse package. Finally, you’ll complete a Data Analytics Capstone project, allowing you to apply your newfound knowledge to a real-world case study and showcase your abilities to potential employers.

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive an internationally recognized certificate from ZCHPC and HEXCO, validating your skills and knowledge in data analysis. This certificate will open doors to a wide range of career opportunities, including roles such as Junior Data Analyst, Data Scientist, HR/Payroll Analyst, Finance Analyst, and many more.

At ZCHPC, we are committed to providing you with a transformative learning experience. Our dedicated instructors, coupled with hands-on exercises and access to cutting-edge tools, ensure that you gain practical skills that are immediately applicable in the industry. You will also have the opportunity to network with professionals in the field and stay connected with the latest trends and developments in data analytics.

Join us at ZCHPC and embark on a journey that will transform your career. Take the first step towards becoming a proficient data analyst by enrolling in our Big Data Analytics Professional Certificate. Unleash the power of data and unlock limitless possibilities in your professional journey. Together, let’s shape the future through data analysis excellence.

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Zimbabwe Centre For High Performance Computing at EDTECH Event: Enhancing Education with VR at Mutare Hillcrest College

zchpc — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:03:45 +0000

ZCHPC, a leading educational, innovation and technology provider, recently participated in the highly anticipated EDTECH event held at Mutare Hillcrest College. The event brought together educators and tech enthusiasts within Zimbabwe and South Africa eager to explore innovative ways to enhance education using digital tools. Some of the participants were ADC, Africa University, Solution Centre,2 Simple from SA, Snapplify from SA, D6 from SA, Robokorda from SA, Clever touch from SA. Akello and Old Mutual to name but a few During the event, ZCHPC captivated the audience by demonstrating the transformative power of Virtual Reality (VR) in teaching and learning. Through immersive VR experiences, ZCHPC showcased how students can deepen their understanding of physics, biology, and chemistry lessons. By leveraging VR technology, students can now visualize and interact with complex scientific concepts in a whole new dimension. From exploring the microscopic world to dissecting virtual organisms and conducting safe and engaging experiments, VR opens up endless possibilities for enhancing the educational experience. The event attendees were enthralled by the potential of VR in education, and their enthusiasm only further fuelled ZCHPC’s passion for pushing the boundaries of learning. The positive response and contagious excitement underscored the importance of integrating technology into the classroom to create immersive and impactful educational experiences. ZCHPC extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mutare Hillcrest College for hosting this remarkable event and providing a platform for sharing ideas and experiences. As a company committed to innovation, ZCHPC remains dedicated to transforming learning through cutting-edge solutions.

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ZCHPC -Afrosoft Mou

zchpc — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:01:16 +0000

Zimbabwe Education system witnessed a momentous occasion as the Zimbabwe Centre of High-Performance Computing (ZCHPC) and Afrosoft, a leading technology company, joined hands in a historic partnership. The landmark event, held in Harae at Afrosft offices, brought together key figures from both organizations, including Mr. Munashe Muonde, the CEO of Afrosoft, and Dr. Ruwa, the Director of ZCHPC.. The ceremony served as a platform to celebrate the fusion of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, symbolizing a significant step forward for Zimbabwe’s technological landscape. With the shared vision of empowering the nation through advanced computing capabilities, ZCHPC and Afrosoft demonstrated their commitment to driving digital transformation and accelerating scientific research and development. The event commenced with an electrifying atmosphere, as representatives from both ends gathered to witness this extraordinary collaboration. The venue was adorned with a tour showcasing the latest advancements in advanced development process , reflecting the immense potential of this union. Mr. Munashe Muonde, the CEO of Afro soft, delivered an inspiring keynote address, emphasizing the transformative power of technology and the boundless opportunities it holds for Zimbabwe. He highlighted the significance of this partnership, emphasizing the synergy between Afrosoft’s innovative software solutions and ZCHPC’s state-of-the-art computing infrastructure. Ruwa, representing ZCHPC, echoed Mr. Muonde’s sentiments, underscoring the immense potential of high-performance computing in driving scientific research, data analysis, and computational modelling. Dr. Ruwa expressed his excitement at the collaboration, stating that it would propel Zimbabwe’s research and development capabilities to new heights, positioning the nation as a hub for technological innovation. The ceremony showcased a series of captivating demonstrations and presentations, illustrating the real-world applications and benefits of high-performance computing. Experts from both organizations shared their insights and experiences, shedding light on the transformative impact this partnership would have on various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, climate modelling, and artificial intelligence.

The event concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between ZCHPC and Afrosoft, formalizing their commitment to collaborate on research, development, and knowledge exchange. This MoU marked the beginning of an exciting chapter in Zimbabwe’s technological journey, fostering a collaborative ecosystem that would drive innovation and uplift the nation. The Zimbabwe Centre of High-Performance Computing and Afrosoft’s partnership ceremony not only celebrated the union of two influential entities but also laid the foundation for a future marked by technological excellence and groundbreaking achievements according to 5.0 education constitution. With their combined expertise and resources, ZCHPC and Afrosoft are poised to revolutionize the technological landscape of Zimbabwe and make significant contributions on the global stage.

PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS CEREMONY OF STUDENTS FROM INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER AND TERTIARY EDUCATION

zchpc — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:27:27 +0000

THE PRESIDENTIAL STUDENTS AWARDS CEREMONY 2023 MHTEISTD

The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development on the 13^th of April 2023 held the Presidential Awards Ceremony at HICC to present awards to students from institutions of higher and tertiary education who won prizes in 2022 global competitions.

Zimbabwe sent eighteen students who participated in the National Student Cluster Building Competition Program to India for the UNESCO-India-Africa Hackathon program with a representative from the Ministy Mrs Maria Adriano and three mentors from Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing namely Priscilla Handikatare, Vimbainashe Masoso and Simba Nyamudzanga.

Fadzai Dzehonye from NUST receiving her award from the Honorable Minister Professor dr A. Murwira

Students from Harare Institute of Technology, University of Zimbabwe, Great Zimbabwe University, National University of Science Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology and Midlands State University were selected.

The UNESCO INDIA – AFRICA Hackathon 2022 is an annual 36 hours nonstop event that brings together students, educators, teachers, and the research community of India and its African partners to tackle the common challenges faced by their countries and serves as a facilitator for cultural amalgamation. Twenty-two (22) African countries participated with a total number of hundred (100) mentors and a total number of six hundred and three (603) students where one hundred and sixty (160) were female and four hundred and forty-three (443) were male students.

Five students from Zimbabwe managed to scoop gold medals. These are Frank Makeba from Chinhoyi University of Technology, Besta Sibanda from National University of Science and Technology, Nyasha Mandizvidza from Great Zimbabwe University, Musindo Kahonde from Midlands State University and Daniel Chembesi from National University of Science and Technology .

Students with the Honorable Deputy Minister and the Ambassador

Prize giving ceremony

It is part of the ZCHPC mandate to train students on new technologies so that they can be innovative in support of the education 5.0^.The students met and shared knowledge with other students from around the world during the educational hackathon.

ZCHPC at ZITF 2022 on 27 April 2022

zchpc — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:01:47 +0000

The Hon Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Pror dr A. Murwira observes a ZCHPC COVID-19 Spread Regulator Robot

Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC) is showcasing wonders at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2022. Visit our stand and enjoy research works being done by our esteemed technical engineers, and research scientists, respective administration team and management.

The Hon Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Pror dr A. Murwira observes ZCHPC moving robots

ZCHPC is exhibiting robotics, automation and control engineering research projects (COVID-19 Spread regulator robot, biometric (fingerprints and face recognition) identification system), artificial intelligence research projects, robotics (lorry offloading and litter picking robot) and life sciences.

ZCHPC robot picks water for Hon Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Pror dr A. Murwira

See more images displayed in this article when ZCHPC was showcasing to the Hon Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Pror dr A. Murwira, the Permanent Secretary Prof F. Tagwira and other varying audience from several organizations.

The Hon Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Pror dr A. Murwira gets water to drink using a ZCHPC robot

TelONE Robotics training workshop

zchpc — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:59:40 +0000

As a continuation of the program to introduce Robotics to polytechnic colleges. The Zimbabwe Centre for Higher Performance Computing (ZCHPC) experts in robotics, went on a two-day robotics training workshop at the TelOne Learning Centre.
On the first day, the facilitators started off with a brief introduction of HPC. It gave the students an appreciation of what ZCHPC is all about as well as how it’s linked with robotics.

The importance of robotics was outlined clearly and the reasons to have robotics in developing countries were also outlined. The equipment and electronic components were placed on a working desk and students were guided on how to design a unique robot.
On the second day the students were assigned to do the design and assemble the robotics components with the help of distributed fascinators’ help on student formulated groups. Each group was focusing on a module of the whole robot and the modules were meant to be combined for form one complete and functional robot that can carry items from one point to the other. Facilitators helped students on challenges and questions pertaining the design of individual parts and the assembling of sub-modules to form one robot. For instance, facilitators helped to troubleshoot the problem with the controlling device.

Students were continuously reminded about teamwork and how it will contribute to their success as a group. During the workshop the students showed growing interest as they learnt more about Robotics and their abilities. Towards the end of the workshop the General Manager and other lecturers came and witnessed what their students were learning. The General Manager after hearing from the students just how much they learnt, was more than willing to sponsor the students with Robotics kits so that they can continue to improve their skills.

In conclusion, robotics training at TelOne went well and the students managed to produce a functional robot that could carry light items from point A to point B. Students and the General Manager were impressed with the knowledge shared with them and they felt that there is need for additional days where advanced robotics trainings should be done.

Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing – ZCHPC National Students Cluster building Competitions 2022

zchpc — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:21:20 +0000

The curtain came down on the inaugural National Student Cluster Building Competition on the 26^th of January 2021. This pilot program saw eight national universities compete namely Africa University, Bindura University of Science Education, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Great Zimbabwe University, National University of Science and Technology, Midlands State University and University of Zimbabwe. The training on cluster building started in June 2019 and was supposed to span a single academic year but due to the Covid-19 pandemic stretched longer than expected. The actual competition took place on the 25^th of January 2021 and the participants were assessed on; Operating System Initial Configurations and set up, Network Setup, HPC Cluster Services and Authentication Setup, Resource Manager Configurations, Monitoring System Configurations and Parallel programming. Speaking at the award ceremony, Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira, who was also the Guest of Honor, said Zimbabwe is determined to become an upper middle income economy and more by 2030 as prescribed by His Excellency President Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa. He also said this competition was another deliberate step in increasing national capability and work towards that goal. The winner of the pilot competition was team University of Zimbabwe, followed closely by team Midlands State University in second and team National University of Science and Technology in third place. Prof. Dr. Murwira also announced that all the participating students had won a scholarship up to the end of their tertiary education.

Visualize the events in a video available at https://youtu.be/EPhJ6sT2xy0

ZCHPC TOURS

zchpc — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:36:18 +0000

Apart from the student cluster building training and user training, ZCHPC also provides educational tours throughout the year to increase awareness about high-performance computing in Zimbabwe and the use of HPC to solve scientific problems and discover innovations. There are different options for visiting and learning supercomputing at ZCHPC, you can visit in person or take a virtual tour of the HPC centre from anywhere in the world.

The face-to-face visits are made from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm, by appointment through the application form:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/872maiffxkf51en/ZCHPC_Visit_Application_Form.pdf/file

VIRTUAL VISIT

The virtual tour allows you to see the ZCHPC supercomputer from anywhere and have an appreciation of the ZCHPC cluster. You will be able to access the server room where the supercomputer is located, the user cubicle and the conference room.

ZIMBABWE SCIENCE PARK 1 LAUNCH

zchpc — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:25:37 +0000

On the 13^th of September 2021, His Excellency Cde. Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the Zimbabwe Science Park 1 which houses the Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC) and the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA). In his address, the President said the Zimbabwe Science Park 1 was a purpose-built cluster of office space that provides laboratories, workrooms and meeting areas designed to support research and development in science, information technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, biotechnology, virtual reality and robotics among other areas.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opening the Zimbabwe Science Park 1