Zambia: Hichilema pledges K200,000 towards STEM innovation hub

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Hichilema pledges K200,000 towards STEM innovation hub

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged K200,000 to support the establishment of a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) innovation hub. This initiative aims to encourage innovation and enhance the technological capabilities of the country. Hichilema emphasized the importance of STEM education for Zambia's economic development.

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