May 3, 2021 at 14:28
The mining industry presents unique challenges to safety. Mine accidents have huge cost implications on the mine and lives of people. Minimising accidents in the mining sector is pivotal for sustained productivity of the sector. A combination of safety practices and skills are highly demanded for improved protection of mining infrastructure, equipment and human resources. The availability of mine rescue skilled persons enhances safety in the mines. However, training mine rescuers has been done outside the country. The cost of training mine rescuers abroad is costly and resulted into inadequate numbers of rescuers in the mining sector.
To address mine ... Read more
April 27, 2021 at 13:11
TEVETA has launched the 2021 to 2026 Strategic Plan. The Plan was launched by the Ministry of Higher Education Permanent Secretary (PS), Ms. Kayula Siame. The development of the Strategic Plan utilised several relevant national programmes and agendas to deduce a sense of direction towards the development of technical and vocational skills for Zambia. Among policy documents and legal frameworks that informed the development of the Strategic Plan included:
1) Vision 2030
2) Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP) 2017 to 2021
3) TEVET Strategy Paper of 1996
4) TEVET Policy of 1996 and National TEVET Policy of 2020
5) H ... Read more
January 25, 2021 at 6:24
The Ministry of Higher Education would like to inform the General Public that the names of success applicants for the 2021 TEVET Bursary Award have been published on the Ministry of Higher Education Website. Successful Applicants will also be notified during the course of next week through text messages, emails and can also check at any of the 29 TEVET institutions.
Please take note the following important information:
- All successful applicants have been awarded 100%
- The award only applies to selected applicants who completed their secondary school between the years 2017 and 2019
- The awards are for all programs offere ... Read more
January 21, 2021 at 9:9
Science, technology and innovation in higher and vocational education institutions are key in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and creating jobs through adequate utilisation of entrepreneurial skills among the youth. “Applying the three aspects in learning systems and world of work is cardinal in promoting entrepreneurship opportunities for graduates,” contended Ministry of Higher Education Permanent Secretary (PS) Kayula Siame.
To actualise these aspirations, the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on key areas of cooperation ... Read more
January 5, 2021 at 11:52
TEVETA has provided capacity building more than 130 examiners and assessors from different training institutions across the country. Officiating at the capacity building workshop, Director Assessment and Certification Ocean Matimba who represented the TEVETA Director General said “we value your support in the providing your services in preparing examinations and assessment papers. Allow me to remind you that you are very critical stakeholder in the conduct and administration of TEVET examinations and assessments.”
Mr. Takaiza said capacity building was one of the series of interventions aimed at ensuring the TEVET sector meets skills requirement ... Read more
December 9, 2020 at 8:57
The Ministry of Higher Education has launched the revised national policy on technical education, vocational and entrepreneurship training (TEVET). The policy is the vehicle for improved productivity through industrialisation and value addition.
Minister of Higher Education Dr. Brian Mushimba who launched the policy said "through this newly launched policy the Government will provide guidance in the technical education vocational and entrepreneurship training for improved productivity through industrialization and value addition."
The new policy replaces the 1996 TEVET policy. The old policy was revised in recognition of the fact that for the coun ... Read more
December 3, 2020 at 8:5
2020/2021 Science & Technology Postgraduate Scholarships
The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) is inviting suitably qualified Zambians to apply for ten (10) PhD and ten (10) MSc Scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic year, of which 70% will go to females and 30% to males.
These Scholarships are tenable in any of the following fields of study; Geology, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Pharmacognosy, Forensics, Renewable Energy, Food Science, Agriculture, Nutrition, Pathology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Medicine, Veterinary Me ... Read more
December 1, 2020 at 6:12
Government has embraced development of occupation standards in order to create quality skilled workforce in various economic sectors. Higher Education Permanent Secretary Kayula Siame disclosed.
Mrs. Siame said over the years her Ministry embarked on linking the bridge between quality and access occupational standards from the mismatch.
Permanent Secretary was speaking today at the launch of the National Occupational Standards developed by the Zambia Qualifications Framework (ZAQA) in Lusaka.
“The necessity of trade is very critical and hence we need t ... Read more
