2 million additional children in Zambia attend state-run schools due to free education since 2021, causing overcrowding and resource shortages.

2 million additional children in Zambia now attend state-run schools due to free primary and secondary education since 2021. However, this has led to overcrowding and resource shortages in schools like Chanyanya, where students have to share classrooms and endure cold weather. The government's initiative to make education free has resulted in a lack of resources to accommodate the increased student population.

July 14, 2024
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