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The Zambian government has announced a phased implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC), set to begin in 2025 and extend through 2028, starting with Early Childhood Education (ECE), Grade 1, and Form 1.
Education Minister, Douglas Syakalima, confirmed that this phased rollout underscored the government’s commitment to developing a generation of learners equipped to tackle future challenges and seize new opportunities.
Speaking in Lusaka on Wednesday during the Competence-Based Curriculum Teacher Training Event at the National Science Centre in Kabulonga, Syakalima highlighted that the CBC aligned closely with Zambia’s 8th National Development Plan (8NDP), which emphasizes socio-economic transformation.
“The 8NDP calls for skills development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusion—principles central to the CBC approach,” Syakalima said.
The Minister noted that by prioritizing practical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving, the CBC prepares learners for the demands of a modern economy, contributing to economic growth, industrialization, and poverty reduction.
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“The curriculum bridges the gap between education and industry, fosters lifelong learning, promotes STEM education, and positions Zambia for global competition,” he added.
Syakalima stressed that CBC was more than just an educational reform but a game changer that directly supports Zambia’s goals for sustainable development and social equity.
“In the end, it empowers learners and advances the country’s developmental aspirations,” he concluded.
The Education Minister also emphasized the importance of teachers being equipped with both technical expertise and the inspiration to drive change within their schools and communities.
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