President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed the governmentβs commitment to empowering the girl child through increased access to education, particularly by supporting more girls to attend secondary boarding schools under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) bursary programme.
Speaking during the commemoration of International Womenβs Day in Lusaka, President Hichilema said the initiative forms part of broader government interventions aimed at empowering girls and women to fully participate in national development and take up leadership roles in society.
This yearβs celebration was held under the theme: βRights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,β which underscores the need for deliberate efforts to advance gender equality, protect womenβs rights, and ensure that girls have access to opportunities that allow them to thrive.
The President emphasized that expanding educational opportunities for girls is a practical
