Moffat Nsofwa Applauds Kawambwa STEM Learners’ Innovations at National JETS and TETS Fair

Lusaka, Zambia — Mr. Moffat Nsofwa, President of the Kawambwa Provincial STEM School Alumni Association and Interim President of the National Alumni Association for Secondary Schools, has praised pupils from Kawambwa Provincial STEM School (formerly Kawambwa Boys Technical Secondary School) for their outstanding display of innovations at the National Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists (JETS) Fair.

The fair, held at the National Science Centre in Lusaka, showcased projects in robotics, electronics, civil engineering, and renewable energy systems. Among the innovations presented by Kawambwa learners was a smart charging power bank, designed to provide backup energy for small devices during power outages, and a solar-powered compressed air storage system aimed at tackling Zambia’s energy challenges by storing solar energy in compressed air for later conversion into electricity.

Touring the exhibition stands, Mr. Nsofwa commended the learners’ creativity and problem-solving mindset, stressing that Zambia’s youth have the capacity to deliver homegrown solutions to pressing national challenges.

> “These are the kinds of innovations we often see from countries like China and India, but today we are witnessing them from our own learners. As alumni, we are committed to working with school management to ensure that projects like these are supported and scaled,” said Mr. Nsofwa.

He also called for stronger partnerships between alumni networks, schools, and government to ensure that innovations developed at school level are nurtured and translated into national development opportunities.

The Headteacher of Kawambwa Provincial STEM School, Mr. Beston Musonda, praised the pupils for representing the school with excellence, emphasizing the importance of platforms such as the JETS Fair in shaping the next generation of innovators.

> “The JETS Fair is a vital platform for learners to showcase creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. We are proud of our pupils for representing the school with distinction. As a STEM-focused institution, we remain committed to nurturing young innovators who can drive Zambia’s socio-economic growth,” said Mr. Musonda.

He further urged stakeholders to increase investment in STEM education to ensure projects can progress from prototype level to scalable, real-world solutions.

The Kawambwa Provincial STEM School delegation was among several schools from across Zambia participating in the fair, underscoring the nation’s growing commitment to advancing STEM as a driver of socio-economic transformation.