The Japanese Government has given grants to two Zambian Organisations to improve the education sector.
The beneficiaries of the grants are Kabwe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Zambian Impact Network (ZIN).
KIT got US$90, 588 equivalent to K1 million for the improvement of automotive course facility in Kabwe, Central Province while ZIN got US$40, 588 equivalent to K500, 000 to help it expand the three community primary schools in Katete district in Eastern Province.
Japanese Ambassador, Kiyoshi Koinuma, who gave the grants, said the grants are aimed at supporting development and human security projects at grass roots.
And Director at Department of Technical and Vocational Education in the Ministry of Higher Education, Alex Simumba, described the grant as an empowerment instrument for the youth.
Mr Simumba disclosed that the grant would be used towards purchasing modernised automotive equipment to enable the students at KIT do hands-on practically.
Meanwhile, KIT Board Chairperson, Titus Ikowa, commended the Japanese government for the gesture as it had portrayed true friendship.
Mr Ikowa said the grant would also enable the institution to produce qualified automotive mechanics.
anyway, something is better than nothing.
thanks partners in development.
next time, mukafusheko ka ndalama…
These Japanese surprise me. They have a debt to GDP of 230% and yet they continue giving money. So it is true a country can never be broke.