Czech Republic offers Zambia 25 scholarships

By Paul Shalala

The Czech Republic has offered Zambian professionals 25 scholarships to study Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.

Czech Ambassador to Zambia PAVEL PROCHAZKA says the European country wants Zambian professionals to perfect their skills as the country prepares to embrace Artificial Intelligence.

Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Technology and Science Minister FELIX MUTATI, Mr. PROCHAZKA said Czech wants to partner with the Ministry to strengthen the country’s technical discipline.

He says the scholarships being offered by the Czech Republic are both for Bachelors and Masters Degrees.

And Mr. MUTATI thanked the Czech Republic for the scholarships it offers to Zambian professionals on an annual basis.

He said Zambia’s priority at the moment is on Artificial Intelligence as the country faces many challenges such as climate change and drought.

Mr. MUTATI also said government wants the Czech Republic to help in vocational training.