EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima says government has prioritised education as a means of achieving rapid social-economic development. And Syakalima says government is putting in place policies which will address effects of the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought education for many young people to a standstill. Speaking when he officiated at the 12th Pan African Literacy For All (PALFA) conference at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Tuesday, Syakalima said government looked at education as one of the key potential ingredients for job creation and economic development. He said improving literacy levels among the people was cardinal if Zambia was to meet its development goals and aspirations. “Our government, under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema has prioritised education as a...

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