The University of Zambia is looking for a partner to develop an ICT centre at its campus in Lusaka. Zambia lacks a modern training institution offering high-level ICT programmes, this despite the fact that there are currently more than 10 000 students enrolled at the university and approximately 2 000 lecturers.
The project is aimed at:
1. Improving access to ICT use in the university
2. Upgrading existing ICT infrastructure by replacing some obsolete equipment
3. Improving technical ICT training for computer centre staff
4. Connecting university schools/departments to the network
5. Providing effective access to the internet for teaching and research purposes
6. Improving the student/computer ratio and the lecturer/computer ratio
7. Acquisition of
software and hardware material needed for research and teaching (e-learning)
8. Facilitate user access to electronic resources
9. Digitalisation of library materials
The investment needed is estimated at US$300,000
The new partner is expected to:
The University of Zambia will provide:
Incentives
The projects carried out by University of Zambia attracts duty exemption in procurement of equipment, books or other educational materials sent in the University's name.
All ICT related equipments brought in the country only attracts 5% tax, this covers computers, printers, network equipment, etc. Any ICT related accessories and components are duty exempted.
Education is a priority sector under the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and projects registered with the ZDA attract both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.
For information contact Ms Florence Mumba, Director: Investment Promotion and Privatisation, Zambia Development Agency
Email fmumba@zda.org.zm
