Pupils in examination grades at Kalolesha Primary School in Misengo area in Kasama are allegedly NOT attending lessons because teachers have deserted the school. And a concerned parent, Emmanuel Nsama disclosed that no lessons are taking place at the school as the four teachers have left the area. Mr. Nsama has since…
The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) is saddened by the reported rape of two female teachers in Mumbwa District by unknown thugs. ZANEC Executive Director George Hamusunga who has condemned the acts says reported rape cases have the potential to discourage female teachers from working in remote areas. Mr Hamusunga…
BY KALALUKA MUSHAUKWA Government has extended the student’s Loan Scheme to Seven more public Universities in the country. Speaking at a media briefing, Higher Education Minister Professor Nkandu Luo revealed that the loan scheme will now only cover tuition and accommodation fees which will be paid directly to the institutions,…
Chief Shibwalya Kapila of the Bemba speaking people of Lunte district has implored the Ministry of General Education to rescind its decision on grade 9 pupils who fail to progress to Grade 10 to repeat to the sixth grade. Chief Shibwalya Kapila says the move will disadvantage the girl child…
The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) has urged the Ministry of Finance to release adequate funding to the Ministry of Education for the administration of examinations in the country. ZANEC Executive Director George Hamusunga has attributed exam malpractices to lack of resources to ensure security of the examination…
The Review of the Information and Media Policy with emphasis on a detailed memorandum on the following: a. The sufficiency of legal and policy framework within which the media industry operates regarding the modern methods of information gathering and dissemination; b. Guidelines that have…
The suspension of union activities at the University of Zambia has continued to receive condemnation from a cross section of members of the public. Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) spokesperson Antonio Mwanza has charged that the decision by government to suspend union operations at UNZA is counterproductive and not…
BY KALALUKA MUSHAUKWA The University of Zambia students Union (UNZASU) has vowed that it will continue operating disregarding government’s suspension of union activities at the institution. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, UNZASU Vice President Grey Ndhlovu says the student’s union shall continue to operate without interference from…
BY KALALUKA MUSHAUKWA National Action for Quality Education in Zambia has observed that the lack of computers in rural areas is hampering the delivery of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) lessons. In an interview with Komboni Radio News, organization Executive Director Aaron Chansa disclosed that over 500 pupils in rural…
BY NAMUKALE KAPENDE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has implored government to introduce a deliberate policy that will motivate teachers to teach in remote parts of the country. In an interview with Komboni radio news, organisation Executive Director Aaron Chansa notes that pupils in rural areas are…
