Nearly 500 learners at Mphande Hills Primary School in the Chipapa community can now access online educational resources for the first time now that Paratus Zambia has connected the school’s computer lab to the internet.
The school recently received 25 computers through an infrastructure initiative led by CFAO Mobility and World Vision Zambia. However, without internet connectivity, the new computer lab could not be used for online learning, limiting the value of the investment.
To address this, Paratus Zambia donated and installed a reliable, high-speed Starlink satellite internet connection kit through the Paratus Essential Access service and has transformed the computer lab into a connected learning environment, giving learners and teachers access to online learning platforms, curriculum resources, examination materials and digital teaching tools.
Neil Nortje, Country Manager of Paratus Zambia, said: “Progress should never be restricted by geography. Reliable connectivity that is delivered to the most rural locations opens doors to knowledge, opportunity and future careers. By connecting Mphande Hills Primary School through Paratus Essential Access, we are helping learners and teachers benefit from the same digital resources as anyone anywhere else in Zambia.”
The project reflects Paratus Zambia’s commitment to extending reliable connectivity to schools and communities where traditional infrastructure is not yet available, helping create greater access to education and opportunity across Zambia.