As part of the Lenovo Tech for All Schools Project in partnership with Camara Zambia, Chinika Secondary School has been equipped with a local area network, 25 desktop computers, 1 server, and 2 laptops. This initiative has transformed the school’s ability to deliver ICT training to school leaders, teachers, and students, marking a significant step forward in digital education. We are incredibly grateful to Lenovo for their ongoing support and commitment to empowering education through technology.
Before Camara and Lenovo’s support, the ratio of students to computers during practical lessons was 10:1, making it difficult to provide hands-on experience. With the new resources, this has improved to 2:1 and even 1:1 in some classes, leading to greater engagement and improved performance among students.
Mr Kamwale, Head of the Computer Studies Department, shared his thoughts on the impact of the project: “Before receiving computers from Camara, we had a huge challenge in conducting practical lessons due to the lack of equipment. Thanks to Camara and Lenovo, the learners are now greatly benefiting, and we’ve seen increased interest and better results in computer studies from grades 8 to 12.”
Grace Phiri , a 17-year-old grade 12 pupil at Chinika, added: “I love learning about computers and new technology trends. Thanks to this support, I plan to study computer science at university, with a particular interest in Artificial Intelligence, which I hope to use to develop something that can benefit others.”
Chinika’s journey reflects the powerful impact that access to technology and quality education can have on both students and teachers alike.