Category: MoTs News

5TH JULY 2026 The Ministry of Technology and Science, together with its statutory institutions, continued to actively showcase its programmes, services, innovations, and technological advancements during Day Five of the 60th Zambia International Trade Fair. The exhibition remained a focal point for engaging members of the public, stakeholders, development partners, and the private sector on… Continue reading 60TH ZAMBIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR – DAY FIVE REPORT

3 July 2026 The official opening of the 60th Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) was graced by Her Honour the Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango on behalf of President Hakainde Hichilema. In her address, she reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating economic transformation through industrialisation, innovation, trade and strategic investment. She described the Trade Fair’s… Continue reading 60TH ZAMBIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR – DAY FOUR UPDATE

3RD JULY 2026 The 60th Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF), which started on the 1st to 7th July provides an important platform for showcasing Zambia’s progress in industrialisation, innovation, technology and investment promotion. Held under the theme “Bridging Markets; Building the Future,” the 2026 Trade Fair underscores the importance of strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding market… Continue reading 60TH ZAMBIA INTERNATIONAL TRADEFAIR

26TH JUNE 2026 The Ministry of Technology and Science in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank, Bongo Hive, and Village Capital, held an event that marked the official unveiling of ten finalists selected for the sixth cohort of the Women in Tech Zambia Programme. The event was held at the Standard Chartered Bank Headquarters in Lusaka.… Continue reading EMPOWERING WOMEN-LED INNOVATION: MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ZAMBIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE AT THE WOMEN IN TECH ZAMBIA COHORT 6 NETWORKING MIXER

22nd JUNE 2026 The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO) of Zimbabwe, has convened a five-day Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) Capacity Building Workshop aimed at strengthening Zambia’s technical and vocational education system. The workshop is designed to… Continue reading STRENGTHENING COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING (CBET) IN ZAMBIA: TEVETA–ILO CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP

The Culinary Arts Mastery & Hospitality Conference 2026 was officially launched on 22 June 2026 at the Lumiere Convention Centre in Eureka, Lusaka. The conference brought together government officials, industry leaders, training institutions, hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs, aspiring chefs, development partners, and students to deliberate on the critical role of skills development in strengthening Zambia’s tourism… Continue reading CULINARY ARTS MASTERY & HOSPITALITY CONFERENCE 2026: ADVANCING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE

22TH JUNE 2026 The Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS), in partnership with UNESCO, convened the Expert Consultation on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2.0 workshop for Zambia on 22 and 23 June 2026 at the Grand Palace Hotel. The consultation brought together representatives from government institutions, academia, research organizations, the private… Continue reading EXPERT CONSULTATION ON AI READINESS ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY (RAM)WORKSHOP

 20TH JUNE 2026 Zambia has joined the rest of Africa in commemorating Africa Public Service Day on 23 June 2026, under the theme” Enhancing Public Sector Institutions and Empowering Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Achieve Universal Water Availability and Safe Sanitation by 2063.” The day recognises the vital role public servants play in driving development and improving… Continue reading AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY

16TH JUNE 2026 The launch of the ZANACO–Zamtel Money Point of Sale (POS) Payment Partnership marks a significant milestone in Zambia’s journey towards a digitally enabled and financially inclusive economy. By integrating Zamtel Money mobile wallet services with ZANACO’s extensive POS network, the partnership expands access to secure, convenient, and seamless digital payment solutions for… Continue reading DRIVING FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH INNOVATION: THE LAUNCH OF THE ZANACO–ZAMTEL MONEY POINT OF SALE (POS) PAYMENT PARTNERSHIP

16TH JUNE 2026 The Bell Ringing Ceremony marks a historic milestone for Airtel Networks Zambia Plc as the company attains a market capitalisation of US$1 billion on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). This achievement reflects the company’s strong growth trajectory, sustained investment in digital infrastructure, commitment to innovation, and the confidence placed in it by… Continue reading AIRTEL ZAMBIA JOINS THE BILLION-DOLLAR CLUB: BELL RINGING CEREMONY CELEBRATING A US$1 BILLION MARKET CAPITALISATION MILESTONE