JOHN CHAAMBWA
Lusaka
GOVERNMENT has awarded 13,685 technical education, vocational and entrepreneurship training (TEVET) bursaries in priority areas like agriculture, information and communications technology, and digital skills.
Announcing the awards last evening, Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Brilliant Habeenzu said the ministry has continued expanding bursary support despite fiscal pressures, guided by the principle of leaving no learner behind.
Dr Habeenzu said this has resulted in an unprecedented increase in the number of students awarded bursaries, from 4,522 (2,953 males and 1,569 females) in 2021 to 13,685 (7,306 males and 6,379 females) in 2026.
The bursaries have covered students countrywide, demonstrating Government’s commitment to enhancing access to and participation in skills development.
Dr Habeenzu also said the ministry will continue strengthening inclusive access by prioritising female applicants, especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, supporting learners from rural districts and ensuring provision for students with disabilities.
“By supporting learners, Government continues to empower communities,” he said.
Dr Habeenzu urged beneficiary students to use the opportunity to acquire skills that will contribute to personal advancement, economic transformation and job creation…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/welcome/home
