Zambia Moves to Enshrine Free Education

Published: 19 Jan, 2026 16:54 Sources: S1 S2 Linked URLs: A1 Category: Politics Language: English Country: Zambia

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Zambia’s government comfirmed that they plan to table a Free Education Policy Bill in parliament in February. Education Minister Douglas Syakalima said the bill will anchor the policy in law, ensuring learners are not excluded due to financial barriers. Reintroduced in 2021, free education boosted enrollment. The call for legislation aims to safeguard state funding and prevent future reintroduction of fees.