The Ministry of Technology and Science has officially commissioned the rehabilitated science laboratory at St. Canisius Secondary School in Monze District, reaffirming the government's commitment to advancing science and technology education across the country. The handover ceremony, held under the theme "Empowering Innovation Through Science Education," was officiated by the Permanent Secretary, Eng. Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu.
The newly refurbished facility, completed at a cost of USD 30,000, is expected to benefit more than 700 students, offering them a modern and practical environment for scientific learning. The initiative underscores the government's goal to expand access to STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education, particularly in rural areas where access to functional laboratories remains limited.
Dr. Habeenzu highlighted that out of Zambia's more than 3,000 secondary schools, fewer than 40 percent currently have operational science laboratories, with the situation more challenging in rural communities. The rehabilitation of the St. Canisius facility, he said, represents a tangible step toward closing this gap and ensuring equitable access to quality science education for all learners, regardless of location.
