Ministry of Education Hails Lumai Fumbelo’s Exchange to Ghana as Zambia Prepares to Host Reciprocal Visit
A Zambian, Grade 12 pupil of David Kaunda National STEM Secondary School, Lumai Fumbelo has returned home from a two-week educational exchange in Ghana, with the Ministry of Education commending him for representing Zambia with “honour, discipline, and excellence.”
Speaking on Sunday, 5th July 2026 at his arrival, Ministry of Education Director of Secondary Education, Yvonne Chulu, representing Permanent Secretary Dr. Kelvin Mambwe, said the government was proud of Lumai and impressed with the High Schools Africa programme. The initiative, championed by Ghanaian Pan-Africanist, Goshers, seeks to promote unity, cultural understanding, and academic collaboration among young Africans.
Lumai spent one week at the prestigious Mfantsipim School, experiencing Ghana’s education system, and another week exploring the country’s tourism and culture. During an interview with Kalemba, Lumai expressed that carrying the responsibility of representing Zambia was “a heavy weight,” especially as it was his first time traveling without his parents.
“It was quite the experience. I really feel like I didn’t represent as well as I wanted to, but I really did try, and hopefully I met the standards and expectations that everyone expected of me,” Lumai told Kalemba.
Lumai expressed his gratitude to Goshers, members of the public who voted for him, ministries, officials, and his family for making the opportunity possible. His father, Ben Fumbelo, described the programme as “life-changing” and expressed gratitude to all involved.
Ms. Chulu said the exchange programme was exposing African learners to different education systems and cultures while inspiring others to “dream bigger.” She added that the ministry hopes the organizers will facilitate a reciprocal visit by a Ghanaian student to Zambia once arrangements are concluded.
The government of Zambia said that, such initiatives help foster sustainable development and pan-African integration through education.
