Ministry of Technology and Science (Zambia)

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Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia
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Type Constituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level executive department)
Jurisdiction Government of Zambia
Headquarters Lusaka
Minister responsible

The Ministry of Technology and Science is the ministry of the government of the Republic of Zambia which coordinates science and technology activities in Zambia. The office is located in Lusaka. The ministry is responsible for formulating guidelines and related policies for science and technology in Zambia, development as well as promoting basic and special research on science and technology. The minister responsible for the ministry is Felix C Mutati who took the office on September 17, 2021. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Adamu, Peter (2016-09-14). "Mutati Is New Finance Minister As Pres. Lungu Unveils Part Cabinet | Zambia Reports". zambiareports.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-15.
  2. "Zambia's president Lungu names accountant as finance minister". Reuters. 2016-09-15.