Author: Milomo Mupanga

Strengthening Zambia’s Mining Skills Through Heavy Equipment Training at KVTC The Kitwe Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing technical and vocational education in Zambia by equipping young people with industry-relevant skills in heavy equipment operations and maintenance. Following the official handover of the Chapula Trades Training Institute, the Minister… Continue reading Strengthening Zambia’s Mining Skills Through Heavy Equipment Training

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF CHAPULA TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE Advancing Skills Development and Community Transformation in Lufwanyama District -Saturday, 9th May 2026 The official handover of the Chapula Trades Training Institute marks a historic milestone in Zambia’s efforts to expand access to technical and vocational education, particularly in rural communities. Constructed through a partnership between Kagem Mining… Continue reading OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF CHAPULA TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE

8 MAY 2026 The Farewell Cocktail Reception held in honour of Her Excellency Saana Halinen, Ambassador of Finland to Zambia, celebrated the strong and expanding bilateral relations between the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Finland. The event recognised Ambassador Halinen’s outstanding contribution to advancing cooperation in innovation, technology, trade, education, democracy, and people-to-people… Continue reading FAREWELL COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF THE AMBASSADOR OF FINLAND TO ZAMBI

Following the launch of the ZAMREN Artificial Intelligence (AI) Learning Pilot Project for 10 institutions and the handover of AI learning gadgets, the Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix C. Mutati, MP, held a meeting with principals of Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) institutions to bid them farewell ahead of the dissolution… Continue reading HON. FELIX C. MUTATI, MP BIDS FAREWELL TO TEVET INSTITUTION PRINCIPALS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE

6TH MAY 2026 The Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) Week was officially launched this morning at Avani Hotel in Livingstone under the theme “Moving Together.” The event was graced by the Minister of Technology and Science, Honourable Felix C. Mutati, MP, who served as Guest of Honour. In his welcome remarks, ZAMREN Chief Executive… Continue reading ZAMBIA EMBRACES AI TRANSFORMATION AS HON. MUTATI LAUNCHES ZAMREN WEEK

5th MAY 2026 Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading Pan-African social enterprise, continues to play a pivotal role in advancing digital inclusion and safeguarding digital rights across the continent. With operational presence in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, PIN is committed to empowering underserved youth through access to digital opportunities and advocacy for an… Continue reading ADVANCING ZAMBIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE: MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE ON WSIS+20 AND THE GLOBAL DIGITAL COMPACT: PARADIGM EVENT

04TH MAY 2026 The STEM Foundation held a Fundraising Dinner at the Urban Hotel in Lusaka for the completion and equipping of their building which represents a pivotal moment in Zambia’s journey toward building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. As the global landscape continues to evolve under the influence of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence,… Continue reading STEM FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING DINNER: ADVANCING ZAMBIA’S INNOVATION-DRIVEN FUTURE

1ST MAY 2026 The Ministry of Technology and Science joined the rest of the nation in commemorating Labour Day on 1st May 2026, recognising the invaluable contributions of workers to Zambia’s socio-economic development. Staff members actively participated in the national celebrations, reflecting on the significance of the day and the evolving nature of work in… Continue reading MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE COMMEMORATES LABOUR DAY

The Innovation and Technology Summit – ITS Kopala 100 represents a strategic national platform designed to catalyse Zambia’s innovation ecosystem by bridging the gap between emerging ideas and sustainable investment. Convened by the Ministry of Technology and Science in collaboration with key local and international partners, the summit brought together policymakers, innovators, investors, and development… Continue reading DRIVING SCALABLE INNOVATION: ZAMBIA’S VISION THROUGH ITS KOPALA 100

The Ministry of Technology and Science, in collaboration with the National Technology Business Council and key stakeholders, including the European Union (Global Gateway), NAPSA, AMREF, UNDP, the Finnish Embassy, and sponsors such as Zanaco, ZISC Life, and the Women Entrepreneurship Access Centre (WEAC), is hosting the Innovation and Technology Summit – ITS Kopala 100. The… Continue reading INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT – ITS KOPALA 100