Bank of Zambia (BOZ) Governor Dr. Caleb Fundanga handed over 5 computers and learning materials to Mumbwa High School. He expressed hope that the donated items would sustain and improve academic performance of the pupils in the beneficiary schools while bridging the digital divide.

He said BOZ realises that government has limited resources to address the challenges facing the people in the country at once hence the Central Bank’s decision to continue donating used computers to various schools around the country.

He also said in an information age, knowledge and effective use of computers along with sound education will be the cornerstone of a vibrant and modern society.

It is important therefore to enhance computer literacy by making computers accessible to citizens especially youths in the country.

This is uplifting news. We would like to see more of the same from corporate entities across the country. This kind of donation (as small as it is) is much more sensible than that from foreign aid, because it represents a shift in the way local businesses perceive technological innovation for business, empowerment & leadership. Not long ago, as beneficial as it is, we saw here how some donated equipment could be detrimental to our society and most importantly hinder our potential to compete technologically with the rest of the world.

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