UNICEF and Zambian education officials have praised the programme for enabling learners to continue their studies both in schools and from their homes.
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Lusaka. Airtel Africa has announced plans to connect 5,000 schools across its African markets to free internet services by 2027 through the Airtel Africa Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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