More varsity scholarships coming

AUNITED States based organisation will be launching a scholarship scheme to a public university and an e-campus to be unveiled in Livingstone.

Astria Learning Ed-Tech Solutions Company will also participate at the Zambia Association of Public Universities and Colleges (ZAPUC) International Conference as the platinum sponsor slated for next week in the Tourist Capital.

The Tampa-based Ed-Tech Solutions Company has pledged to be an active player in the Zambian economy through partnering with ZAPUC in hosting the 2nd International Conference to be held on 19th to 21st of October, 2020 at Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone.

Dr Jeff Bordes, founder and Chief Executive Officer, SAID Astria Learning would contribute to the enhancement of education delivery.

Additionally, he said his organisation would contribute to the achievement of the 2030 agenda and 7th National Development Plan through its role as a private sector.

This is contained in a statement released to the Daily Nation in Livingstone.

Dr Bordes said that was gratifying to be part of Zambia's educational systems and contribute to the nation's growth.

He added that he appreciated the relations that public institutions had established with the private sector as well as Government’s continued support to create a conducive environment for the private sector to contribute to the development of the country.

The organisation is a partner with over 14 institutions since its establishment in 2012 and has since provided technological solutions to institutions such as University of Zambia, Copperbelt University, Kwame Nkrumah University and other public and private institutions.

“Hosting this year’s conference is of utmost importance to the company as the thematic areas of discussion is around Linking Higher Education to Industry/ Private Sector and Financing of higher education challenges and alternative financing options which Astria Learning seeks to actively participate in,” Dr Bordes added.

The conference expected to be officially opened by Higher Education Minister, Brian Mushimba, would be held under the theme "Sustainable Development through enhanced linkages between Government, Higher Education and Industry".

It will abring together key players in the private sector, academicians and researchers that will dialogue and debate on measures to positively contribute to national development.