The Czech Republic has offered 25 scholarships to Zambian professionals to study information technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Czech Ambassador to Zambia Pavel Prochazka has said the European country wants Zambian professionals to upgrade their skills as the country prepares to embrace artificial intelligence.
Speaking during a courtesy call on the Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Mutati, Mr. Prochazka said his country was keen to partner with the ministry to strengthen the country’s technical discipline.
He said that the scholarships offered by the Czech Republic are for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The Minister of Technology and Science, Honourable Felix Mutati, thanked the Czech Republic for the scholarships it offers to Zambian professionals every year.
Mr Mutati said Zambia’s priority at the moment is artificial intelligence as the country faces many challenges such as climate change, drought and increasing mining production.
Mr Mutati said the government also wants the Czech Republic to help with vocational training.
