Government has called for more investments in science and technology to enhance the country’s economic growth.
Minister of Science and Technology, Brian Chituwo observed that many African countries have lagged behind in development because they have not invested heavily in science and technology.
Dr. Chituwo said the Zambian government has recognized the important role science and technology plays in the development of the country and has ,therefore, prioritized it in sixth National Development Plan (SNDP).
He said this after touring the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) and the National Remote Sensing Centre in Lusaka yesterday.
Government has meanwhile donated a vehicle to the National Remote Sensing Centre in Lusaka to help the centre collect geographical information systems.
He has since pledged that government would increased funding to NISIR to enable it carryout works that assist in developing the country through researches.
And speaking earlier, NISIR vice Board Chairperson, Dennis Wanchinga said the institute is facing a lot of challenges which include inadequate manpower and research infrastructures.
Dr. Wanchinga has meanwhile said the institution has continued to make positive strides despite these disadvantages in its quest to be a centre in technology information.
ZANIS
Perhaps the K20 billion spent on burying a dead man could have gone a long way in funding these scientific institutions.
THE SAINT I just wanted to tell you that I was quite inspired by your spiritual contributions on the “Nightclub” thread yesterday, especially the part where you talked about the inwounded righteousness from God. Stay blessed bro (or sis?) and continue to abide in Him.
On the story at hand, good development. Spot on Dr. Chituwo.
oops, spelling error: “unwounded” and not “inwounded”.
On “Dr. Chituwo said the Zambian government has recognized the important role science and technology plays in the development of the country and has ,therefore, prioritized it in sixth National Development Plan (SNDP)“, I am glad that GRZ has made this realisation but what is the way forward?
Are we just copying the South Africans or we really understand what we are talking about?
As for the lack of man power at NISIR, why dont the NISIR people advertise for positions so that I cn apply for a job to assist them?
I hope we shall be more practical than just issuing rhetorical statements.
Have a blessed day all.
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Matt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.
If the investors keep bringing their own technicians and engineers ,leading to us being unemployed and leaving the country, how are we to move forward ? especially the indians. There is one medium sized indian investor whos whole workforce is made of imported indians, bar the security guards and cleaners.
You see Dr chitawo, the department issuing workpermits is now a money making machine for GRZ. They are not seeing the bigger picture. Issuing more work permitts means more manee for GRZ but means less jobs for local proffessionals.