13/08/2025
ZNS SAFARIS SECONDARY SCHOOL UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE COST OF K35 MILLION
In a significant milestone for education in Zambia, the Zambia National Service - ZNS held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new ZNS Safaris Secondary School in Chilanga.
The project is as a result of a partnership between ZNS and the Wonderful Group of Companies, highlighting the importance of collaboration in advancing the nation's education agenda.
Gracing the ceremony, Minister of Defence Honourable Ambrose Lwiiji Lufuma emphasized that the provision of effective education is a shared responsibility, commending the Wonderful Group for their Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
The Minister noted that the New Dawn Government, under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema had prioritized education, introducing landmark policies such as free education from early childhood to secondary school and unprecedented teacher recruitment.
"The new secondary school will benefit not only the children of military personnel but also the broader community, embodying the principle that education is a bridge between today's dreams and tomorrow's achievements. Therefore I call upon other cooperating partners to emulate this example because an investment in education may not bear fruit overnight but will last for generations, " Mr Lufuma emphasized.
At the same event, the ZNS Commander Lieutenant General Engineer Maliti Solochi II
hails the partnership with Wonderful Group of Companies for the new school project expressing his institution's commitment to supporting government policy which he said has placed education at the center of national transformation.
The Commander emphasized that ZNS has fully aligned itself with the national agenda, which prioritizes education as a key driver of national development highlighting the Republican President's emphasis on education as the greatest equalizer and the Service's efforts to support this initiative.
"The new school will stand as a beacon of hope and opportunity, creating an environment where children can acquire the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute meaningfully to the nation's prosperity. So I want to commend the Wonderful Group of Companies for partnering with us in this noble endeavor. Your investment in ZNS national programs is an investment in Zambia's continued progress," Lt Gen Eng Solochi II assured.
Meanwhile, Wonderful Group of Companies Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mr Roy Mwamba said his company's gesture was a significant demonstration of its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Mr Mwamba emphasized the group's dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people and communities they serve.
"This project is a clear demonstration of our corporate social responsibility, reflecting our belief that success is not only measured by products produced or markets reached, but by lives uplifted and communities strengthened," he said.
Meanwhile, Chilanga Member of Parliament Sipho Hlazo thanked management at Wonderful Group of Companies and the ZNS Commander for allowing the construction of the Secondary School to succeed.
Mr. Hlazo said since the idea of the school was mooted in December 2024, the ZNS Command was very supportive and the investor also played a crucial role in making the project work.
He revealed that the construction of the ZNS Safaris Secondary School is the sixth such project in Chilanga Constituency where the private sector is partnering with government to build infrastructure in the education sector.
-MoD
