On 2 November 2026, the “Empowering Zambia’s AI Future” training programme was officially launched in Lusaka. Mr. Zhang Peilan, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, Mr. Percy Chinyama, Smart Zambia National Coordinator, and Mr. Yang Hebin, Chairman of Huawei Southern African Multi-Country Board, were present at the opening ceremony.

Mr. Zhang noted that AI serves as a new engine for economic growth and an accelerator for shifting to new growth drivers. China is committed to supporting Global South countries in strengthening their AI industrial capacity‑building and bridging the digital and intelligence divides. As founding members of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, China stands ready to deepen AI cooperation with Zambia to advance the Grow Zambia Agenda.

Mr. Chinyama commended the enduring friendship between China and Zambia and thanked China for rendering support at a critical juncture as Zambia advances its digital transformation.

Hosted by Huawei Technologies Zambia Company Limited, this programme provides training for public-sector practitioners in Zambia and has attracted over 70 officials from 26 Zambian government ministries and agencies.