Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says the government is committed to modernising Zambia’s data systems to enhance data production, management, and sharing.
T he media reports that speaking at the 2025 African Statistics Day Commemoration today, Dr Musokotwane noted that government is implementing innovations such as automated quality checks and real-time monitoring to enhance data accuracy and service delivery.
He added that collaboration across the government and partners promotes strengthening of the national statistical system, supporting better governance, inclusive economic growth, and social justice.
Dr Musokotwane further emphasised that continuous investment in digital tools, data governance, and partnerships is essential for Zambia to lead in national data innovation and modernisation.
Zambia Statistics Agency Acting Statistician General, Sheila Mudenda, stressed that strengthening data systems is directly linked to better governance and societal outcomes.
Ms Mudenda argued that robust data systems are essential for ensuring equitable resource allocation, providing early-warning statistics for peace-building, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities for inclusion, and enabling evidence-driven economic transformation for prosperity.
She further affirmed ZamStats readiness to continue leading the National Statistical System’s modernisation efforts.
Meanwhile, Zamstats Board of Directors, Oliver Chinganya, said statistical innovations are essential for addressing challenges like demographic shifts, climate pressure, and economic disparities.
He noted that technological advances are transforming the statistical landscape in Africa, enhancing data collection and analysis.
The 2025 African Statistics Day, was held under the theme “Leveraging Innovations in Data and Statistics to Promote a Just, Peaceful, Inclusive and Prosperous Society for Africans” at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.
The event concluded with the release of four key reports that include the Forced Displacement High-Level Survey, the 2024 Gender Status Report, the 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey, and the Government Public Finance Report.
