Huawei Joins Forces with Zambian Administration to Bolster ICT Expertise via 'Seeds for the Future' Initiative
Huawei's Seeds for the Future Program Continues to Empower Zambian Students
The Seeds for the Future program, Huawei's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, is once again making a significant impact on Zambia's tech education and human capital development.
Last week, five top-performing tech students from universities across Zambia embarked on a journey to China, marking the start of their participation in the Seeds for the Future program [1]. This program, initially launched in 2008 in Thailand and introduced to Zambia in 2015, has since benefitted over 100 Zambian students [3].
During a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Technology and Science, the students were received by Permanent Secretary Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu. Dr. Habeenzu praised Huawei's continued contribution to Zambia's human capital development, emphasizing the importance of the Seeds for the Future program in addressing the growing need for skilled professionals in digital fields [2].
Louis Mwape, Public Relations Manager at Huawei, reaffirmed the company's alignment with Zambia's Vision 2030. The goal is to train and equip students with modern ICT skills and tools, contributing to Zambia's ambition of becoming a middle-prosperous nation through digital transformation [2].
The Seeds for the Future program focuses on emerging technologies such as 5G, AI, and Cloud Computing, providing students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences [3]. Student representative Samukhele Ngoma emphasised that the experience would strengthen their leadership, technical skills, and social responsibility [2].
Dr. Habeenzu urged the students to absorb as much knowledge as possible and bring back innovative solutions that will benefit Zambia. Ngoma described the Seeds for the Future program as transformative, highlighting its impact on Zambia’s tech education and development [1].
The program offers students international exposure and networking opportunities, helping them become part of the global ICT innovation ecosystem [1][3][5]. By participating, they not only enhance their skill set but also support government and industry efforts to build a locally skilled workforce aligned with emerging technology trends [1][3][5].
Huawei's partnership with the Zambian government reinforces the commitment to scaling this initiative and expanding ICT talent cultivation, making the program an important pillar for Zambia’s technology education and development landscape [3][4][5].
As the students embark on this transformative journey, they join over 12,000 students from 137 countries who have participated in the program, delivered in partnership with over 500 universities [3]. The Seeds for the Future program is a significant step towards building a future-ready ICT workforce, driving digital transformation in Zambia and beyond.
[1] Zambia Daily Mail [2] Times of Zambia [3] Huawei Official Website [4] Vision 2030 – Republic of Zambia [5] Ministry of Technology and Science – Republic of Zambia
- The Seeds for the Future program, provided by Huawei, equips students with modern ICT skills and knowledge in areas like 5G, AI, and Cloud Computing, enhancing their role in Zambia's digital transformation and finance.
- The Seeds for the Future program, by fostering education-and-self-development opportunities in technology, aims to create a network of Zambian professionals skilled in the latest technologies, strengthening Zambia's position in the global ICT innovation ecosystem and contributing to the country's vision of becoming a middle-prosperous nation.
