Zambia Signs AI Education Partnership with Obrizum to Modernise Learning
The Government of Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Obrizum Group Ltd to pilot the integration of artificial intelligence into the country’s education system.
The agreement, signed through the Ministry of Technology and Science Zambia, aims to introduce AI-driven learning solutions to improve the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of education, particularly in secondary schools and Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) institutions.
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lusaka, Obrizum Group Chief Executive Officer Chibeza Agley welcomed the partnership, noting that the collaboration would pilot advanced learning technologies designed to transform the education experience for both learners and educators.
Dr Agley said the initiative will initially focus on secondary school learners before expanding to TEVET institutions and their trainers. He explained that AI-powered learning platforms can improve efficiency in education delivery and help prepare graduates for the demands of the modern workforce.
Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati said the initiative aligns with the Government’s commitment to improving education under the leadership of Hakainde Hichilema.
Mr Mutati noted that the government has already made significant progress in expanding access to education through policies such as free education, alongside investments in school infrastructure and the recruitment of teachers to strengthen the education system.
He emphasised that integrating artificial intelligence into learning could help bridge educational inequalities by ensuring that the quality of education is not determined by geographical location.
According to the minister, AI-powered tools will enable teachers to better understand the strengths and learning needs of individual students, allowing them to tailor lessons and improve learning outcomes through data-driven insights.
Mr Mutati added that the introduction of AI represents a shift from the traditional classroom model towards a more personalised and responsive learning environment that equips students with skills relevant to the country’s social and economic needs.
He described the partnership with Obrizum as an important step towards modernising Zambia’s education sector and expressed optimism that the pilot project would eventually be expanded to schools and higher learning institutions nationwide.
The minister further noted that Obrizum Group brings advanced technological expertise linked to University of Cambridge, which could help introduce globally competitive learning solutions in Zambia.
The pilot project is expected to begin in mid-April 2026.
