Zambia adds Travel and Tourism to High School Curriculum
The Republic of Zambia has added Travel and Tourism to its High School Curriculum.
The commendable feat by the Southern African country was disclosed by Minister of Education, Hon. Douglas Syakalima in his speech at the opening of Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit at the Mulungushi Conference Centre on April 15, 2024.
“I stand here, proud to be part of this Education Summit and wish to inform you that Travel and Tourism is one of the new subjects that have been introduced under the Home Economics and Hospitality Pathway at secondary school level,” Douglas Syakalima said.
According to the Minister, the new addition was in response to the call by president of Zambia, His Excellency Hakainde Hichelema, in his inaugural speech on September 10, 2021 for reform of the curriculum in order to include artisanal skills.
“Since then, my ministry has been working to ensure that the presidential directive is adhered to,” the minister said.
“Today, as I speak to you, the curriculum has been aligned to the 8NDP and it includes tourism and hospitality”.
The 8NDP, according to him, identifies Tourism and Hospitality as one of the four pillars of economic emancipation.
Source: VoyagesAfriq