The Zambian government has secured an ICT equipment donation from South Korea, valued at US$149,525, aimed at bolstering skills development and advancing the country's digital transformation agenda.
This equipment, which was handed over to the Ministry of Technology and Science, is expected to enhance training in Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Training Institutions, as well as boost youth training in data management and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Brilliant Habeenzu, permanent secretary of the ministry, received the equipment on Wednesday.
“This support goes beyond ICT. It contributes to agriculture, innovation, and overall economic development, reinforcing our shared vision of building a knowledge-based, innovation-led economy,” he said.
Ambassador Park Jaekyung described the donation as a symbol of the strong and growing partnership between Korea and Zambia, particularly in science, technology, and skills development.
He emphasised that while the equipment is important, the true value lies in investing in people, noting that technology alone cannot drive transformation without skilled human capital.
“The tools provided today will help students gain practical experience in data management, digital processes, and AI applications, preparing them for modern workplaces,” he said. “Technology may be provided, but it is people who transform it into progress.”
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