Caleb M Fundanga: Improving school infrastructure in Zambia Remarks by Mr Caleb M Fundanga, Governor of the Bank of Zambia, at the Handover Ceremony of computers to Mumbwa High School, Mumbwa, 4 February 2010. *  *  *  The Board Chairperson, Mr Gracious Hamatala Board Members Present The PTA Chairperson, Mr Mwila Kabange The Headmaster, Mr Kizito Kalonga Distinguished Teachers Students Members of the Press Ladies and Gentlemen It is an honour and privilege for me to be with you today as the Bank of Zambia makes this humble donation of 5 computers to Mumbwa High School. I am also glad because in some small way we are making a contribution towards ensuring a brighter future for the students. Chairpersons, I am informed about the numerous challenges and difficulties, the school continues to face in its quest to produce high quality education to students. For instance, I am aware that there is a critical low level of books compared to the population of students in the school. Further, having been established 40 years ago, the School’s infrastructure urgently needs to be rehabilitated. The refurbishment of infrastructure is not an easy task but in the able leadership of the Board Chairperson, I have no doubt that a solution will be found in good time. As we grapple with the ways and means of improving the school infrastructure, let me reiterate that the school need to maintain and protect the little infrastructure available.
This is important because in future while computer knowledge will perhaps not immediately get you a job, it will ensure that you are one step closer to being employed. Ladies and Gentlemen, I also recognize the efforts of the former Students Association who have been soliciting for donations from various organizations. As former students we all have the responsibility of helping the school that has played a key part to what you are today. Let us continue to support our beloved school. I thank you. BIS Review 14/2010  2