Achievements
School Feeding Programme Expanded to 106 Districts
The home-grown school feeding programme was expanded to 106 districts, reaching over 4.6 million learners in 2025, up from 1.9 million in 2021. The pr...
42,000 Teachers Recruited Since 2022
The government recruited 42,000 teachers since 2022 to address the teacher deficit and improve the quality of education across Zambia, with a further...
1.6 Million School Desks Procured
Over 1.6 million desks were procured for schools across the country, ensuring that no child has to sit on the floor while learning. Over 670,000 were...
TEVET Student Enrolment More Than Doubled
Student enrolment in TEVET institutions increased to 96,000 in 2024 from 38,000 in 2021, including a surge in female student participation to 45,000 f...
166 New Secondary Schools Under Construction
The government commenced construction of 166 new secondary schools across the country, scheduled for completion in 2026, to accommodate the surge in l...
Free Education Policy Introduced
The government abolished school fees at public primary and secondary schools, enabling over 2.3 million learners to return to school and ensuring that...