June 7, 2026 at 14:55
TEVETA has sponsored eleven (11) trainers in Electrical Weaving, Machine Operation and Maintenance in China. The training is supporting utilisation of modern equipment procured in selected institutions in the programme.
The specialised training will develop trainers’ technical competencies and hands-on experience to improve the quality and relevance of training delivery in the sector.
The trainers will undertake the programme at Chengdu Qinggong Polytechnic University, a leading institution renowned for its expertise in textile education, innovation and industry-focused training. Chengdu Qinggong Polytechnic University was establi ... Read more
June 4, 2026 at 21:32
TEVETA and key partners have stepped up efforts to prepare industry stakeholders for the rollout of the pilot national apprenticeship programme. At a capacity-building workshop held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, representatives from government, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) industry and training institutions gathered to clarify their roles in developing a workforce aligned with current labour market needs.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the TEVET system through Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), which emphasises practical, job-ready skills. The workshop also provided a platform for sta ... Read more
May 24, 2026 at 17:23
ZESCO Ltd has placed100 internship opportunities to gain hands-on industry experience. The interns from TEVET were placed across the company's power stations nationwide.
The internship programme is implemented in partnership with TEVETA, which is supporting the interns with stipends, social protection and personal protective equipment (PPE). The internship support is funded through the TEVET Fund using proceeds from the Skills Development Levy (SDL).
The investment demonstrates strategic interventions in youth skills development and workforce readiness. The initiative aims to enhance the employability ... Read more
May 22, 2026 at 8:36
The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) has been inaugurated as a UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre, officially joining a globally network of institutions dedicated to strengthening Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) systems
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Network brings together leading TEVET institutions worldwide, creating a platform for collaboration, innovation and the exchange of knowledge.
For Zambia, this development marks an important step toward aligning its skills development efforts with international standards and emerging global trends.
Speaking during the inauguration, T ... Read more
May 10, 2026 at 5:38
A renewed push to close the gender gap in Zambia’s construction industry is gaining momentum, as Build It International (BII) and TEVETA deepen their collaboration through research supported reform.
Supported by the Government of Ireland, the initiative is positioning evidence-based policy making as a key driver for inclusive growth and skills development within the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) sector.
Speaking at a National Research Seminar held in Lusaka, Irish Ambassador to Zambia, Aidan Fitzpatrick, reaffirmed Ireland’s commitment to advancing gender equality in sectors tradition ... Read more
March 28, 2026 at 9:27
THE Government has launched the pilot apprenticeship programme in mining, agriculture, energy and tourism in different skills areas. More than 1, 000 will benefit from the pilot programme financed by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and TEVETA.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Mwika Tambatamba launched the programme in Livingstone. The minister also launched the first-ever Critical Skills List to guide curriculum development, career choices and systems development. The Critical Skills List highlights skills in demand for economic transformation an ... Read more
March 23, 2026 at 13:16
TECHNICAL EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING AUTHORITY (TEVETA)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES – REVIEW OF THE TEVET FUND OPERATIONS MANUAL
REF: TEVETA/TFU/002/2026
The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) invites sealed proposals from eligible Individual Consultants and Consulting Firms to undertake a comprehensive review and update of the TEVET Fund Operations Manual.
Background:
The TEVET Fund, established under the TEVET Act No. 13 ... Read more
March 17, 2026 at 13:34
TEVETA has signed contracts worth over K92 million to support skills training for more than 12,300 beneficiaries across the country.
Speaking during the contract signing ceremony, TEVETA Board Chairperson Mrs. Ngoza Chibesakunda Nkwabilo said the investment demonstrates TEVETA’s strong commitment to expanding access to skills development and contributing to national economic growth.
Mrs. Nkwabilo noted that the contracts cover four key areas of Employer-Based Training, SME and Informal Economy Training, Human Resources Development (HRD), and Pre-Employment Training.
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