Zamtel Grants 12-Month Internet to Zambia Centre for Visually Impaired

Q: After Zamtel's free year of internet expires, what happens to the visually impaired students?

There is no public information showing what specifically happens to the visually impaired students once Zamtel’s 12 months of free internet ends. What is clear is that the connectivity is intended to support research, ICT training, communication, and broader inclusion at the Zambia Library, Cultural and Skills Centre for the Visually Impaired. Beneficiaries have said it helps them connect with the world and access learning opportunities. If that service is not renewed or replaced, students would likely face reduced access to online learning, digital skills development, and research tools that are now part of their training. The wider evidence in disability inclusion points to a common risk: programs often lose momentum when donor or corporate support expires unless a long-term funding plan is in place. UNICEF and other disability-rights advocates have stressed that affordable, sustainable internet access is now central to full participation in education, especially for disadvantaged learners. So the key issue is sustainability, not an announced next step. The centre, Zamtel, government disability programs, or other partners would need to secure continued funding or a renewal to avoid a gap in service. Zambia’s disability policy and public funding commitments could provide a framework for that, but no specific post-expiry arrangement has been reported.

1 articles · Updated · Telecompaper EN · Jun 10

Zamtel has provided 12 months of free internet connectivity to the Zambia library, cultural and skills centre for visually impaired people.
The telecoms company said the support is aimed at promoting digital inclusion and narrowing the digital divide for underserved communities.
The centre offers braille instruction, specialist learning materials, mobility training and ICT skills development to help visually impaired people build lifelong independence.

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Telecompaper EN4h ago

Zamtel Provides Year-Long Internet to Zambia Centre for Visually Impaired

After Zamtel's free year of internet expires, what happens to the visually impaired students?

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Telecompaper EN4h ago

Zamtel Provides Year-Long Internet to Zambia Centre for Visually Impaired

Zamtel Grants 12-Month Internet to Zambia Centre for Visually Impaired

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