LUSAKA
Monday: 6th November, 2023
Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati has underscored the need to overcome
obstacles and challenges in the fields of science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem) by building
smart partnership as the only way to embrace inclusive, accessible, and equitable
schools and higher learning institutions for everyone.
Speaking in a speech read on his behalf at the 2023 STEM bootcamp by Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu said the barriers including a lack of diversity in stem, educational
disparities, gender bias, limited access to learning and
teaching material as well inadequate financial
resources to learning infrastructure including
laboratories require to be resolved through progressive collaborative
efforts of individuals, organizations, and institutions
working together.
He said the smart partnerships defines strategic, effective, and mutually beneficial
collaborations that advance the goals of stem.
Minister explained that the government under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema remains committed to supporting the growth of science, technology and
innovation through the creation of an enabling environment.
Minister said it was, therefore, pleasing to note that the national science and
technology council with its partners, the Zambia
Academy of Sciences and the Zambian National Stem Foundation have organised the boot camp which is aimed at empowering a total of 100 high school learners to be creative and innovative in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem).
He said the 100 high school learners are expected use their critical thinking and creativity skills to resolve problems and turn their innovations into products and services that can contribute to the economic growth and development of Zambia. Minister, further, said the boot camp will also serve as an avenue
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