Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation-TLEF

09/08/2026

WOMEN, LET'S HAVE AN HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT MONEY. 💰
You earn money.
You work hard.
You pay bills.
You help family.
You deal with emergencies.
And somehow, at the end of the month, you are asking yourself:
“Where did all my money go?”
If this sounds familiar, you don't necessarily need to earn millions before you can become financially stable.
You need a financial system.
That is why I am launching the WOMEN'S FINANCIAL RESET PROGRAMME, a practical programme designed to help women take control of their money and start building financial security.
We will tackle:
💰 Budgeting
💳 Debt reduction
📈 Increasing your income
🏦 Saving
📊 Investing for beginners
👵🏾 Retirement planning
🎯 Setting financial goals
Our first online workshop is coming up.
Launch price: K100
This is not a lecture about money.
It is a practical financial reset.
If you are ready to stop surviving financially and start building deliberately, comment “RESET” or send me a WhatsApp message with the word RESET.
Let's build financially stronger women, one woman at a time.

09/08/2026

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

08/08/2026

🌱🤖 CALL FOR PASSIONATE TEACHERS — AI IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS PROJECT 🇿🇲
Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation-TLEF is looking for passionate educators from boarding schools in:
📍 Southern Province
📍 Copperbelt Province
📍 Eastern Province
📍 Muchinga Province
📍 Northern Province
📍 Luapula Province
We are inviting educators to join an innovative AI in Agriculture Systems Project exploring how Artificial Intelligence, education, agriculture, ICT and climate-smart approaches can be integrated to support teaching, learning and sustainable agriculture.
👩🏾‍🏫 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are particularly interested in teachers with experience or interest in:
🌾 Agriculture / Agricultural Science
💻 ICT / Computer Studies
🔬 STEM education
🌍 Climate change and environmental education
📚 Education programmes and innovation
You do NOT need to be an AI expert.
We are looking for educators who are passionate, curious, willing to learn, collaborate and contribute to an innovative programme.
🤖 WHAT WILL YOU BE PART OF?
The programme will explore areas such as:
🌱 AI applications in agriculture
📊 Technology and data in agriculture
🌍 Climate-smart agriculture
💻 Digital and emerging technologies
👩🏾‍🌾 Agriculture education and innovation
🌿 Climate change education
🏫 School-based innovation
⚠️ IMPORTANT: THIS IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAMME
Please note that this is a voluntary initiative.
Participants should not expect salaries, allowances, honoraria, sitting fees or any other form of financial remuneration for their participation.
We are looking for educators who are willing to contribute their time, expertise, ideas and passion because they believe in innovation, education, agriculture and preparing learners for the future.
Any future opportunities, partnerships, training, recognition or project-related benefits will be communicated transparently as the programme develops. Participation should therefore be based on genuine interest and commitment, not an expectation of payment.
🗣️ BEFORE YOU DECIDE, JOIN OUR 20-MINUTE VIRTUAL MEETING
You can attend a 20-minute virtual information meeting with the Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation team.
There is no obligation to join after the meeting.
Come, listen, ask questions, understand the project and then decide whether this is something you genuinely want to be part of.
📢 INTERESTED?
Send us:
Name:
School:
Province:
Subject/Area of Specialisation:
Phone/WhatsApp Number:
Indicate: AI IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS PROJECT
🌱 We are not looking for people simply because they need an opportunity. We are looking for educators who want to help create one.
Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation
Where Learning Transforms, Excellence Empowers.

07/08/2026

Every child deserves a quality education. Every teacher deserves the support to deliver it.
At the Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation (TLEF), we believe that transforming education begins with investing in the people at the heart of learning our teachers, school leaders, learners, and communities.
Through innovative teacher professional development, mental health and wellbeing programmes, youth empowerment, research, and strategic partnerships, we are committed to building resilient education systems that prepare learners not only for examinations but for life.
We envision schools where teachers are inspired, learners are empowered, and every classroom becomes a place of hope, creativity, and opportunity.
Together, we can create lasting change one teacher, one learner, one school, and one community at a time.
Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation (TLEF)
Transforming Education. Empowering People. Building the Future.

02/08/2026

Be so positive that your presence becomes a source of hope to others.

16/07/2026

A Tribute to a Distinguished Zambian Statesman: Dr. Guy Scott
The Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation (TLEF) joins the nation and the global community in mourning the passing of Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott, a remarkable Zambian leader, scholar, farmer, and statesman.
Dr. Scott’s journey in public service remains a significant chapter in Zambia’s democratic history. From serving as Member of Parliament, Minister of Agriculture, Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, to becoming Acting President during a critical period of national transition, his contribution to Zambia’s governance and democratic development will be remembered.
His life reflected the importance of knowledge, service, and commitment to national development. As an education-focused organisation, we recognise the value of leaders who dedicate their lives to building institutions, strengthening democracy, and inspiring future generations.
Dr. Scott’s story reminds us that leadership is not only defined by positions held, but by the impact created through service, ideas, and commitment to society.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all Zambians mourning this loss.
May his legacy of service, scholarship, and leadership continue to inspire generations to come.
Rest in peace, Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott.
Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation (TLEF)
Where Learning Transforms, Excellence Empowers.

07/07/2026

Before making campaign style statements, Hon. Sunday Chanda should appreciate the gravity of this crisis. This is not simply about delayed allowances or the cost of living, it is a growing mental health and human tragedy.
Teachers and other civil servants are losing hope. Families are being devastated. We have witnessed an alarming number of reported suicides linked to overwhelming debt and financial distress. This calls for evidence based policy, not political messaging. Hon. Chanda himself has previously described the debt crisis among civil servants as a national concern requiring sustainable solutions.
We encourage Hon. Chanda to conduct deeper research, engage mental health professionals, unions, financial experts, and affected civil servants. The conversation must include the psychological impact of debt, predatory lending, financial literacy, debt restructuring, and access to mental health support.
As the Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation has consistently advocated, this is no longer just an economic issue—it is a public health and national productivity crisis. Civil servants do not need political sound bites. They need urgent, practical interventions that will save lives.

CIVIL SERVANTS’ CONCERNS REQUIRE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

The concerns raised by teachers, nurses, doctors, police officers and other public servants regarding settling-in allowances, leave travel benefits and the pressure of the cost of living are genuine and deserve practical responses.

President Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that lowering the cost of living remains government’s focus. This objective must increasingly be felt not only in macroeconomic indicators but also in the homes and pockets of the men and women delivering public services.

Beyond acknowledging these concerns, practical measures can help address them:

1. Verification and clearance of outstanding allowances

Government should undertake a nationwide audit and verification exercise of all pending settling-in and transfer allowances, including historical arrears, and establish a phased payment schedule beginning with the oldest outstanding cases.

2. Dedicated budget line for staff benefits

Settling-in allowances and leave travel benefits should have ring-fenced funding within annual budgets to reduce delays caused by competing expenditure priorities.

3. Digitised claims tracking system

Civil servants should be able to track the status of their claims electronically so that delays and bottlenecks can be identified and accountability strengthened.

4. Time limits on benefit payments

Clear service standards can be introduced so that approved leave travel benefits and deployment-related allowances are paid within a specified timeframe.

5. Continued salary and conditions review

Periodic engagement with unions and stakeholders remains important to ensure remuneration gradually responds to economic realities and cost-of-living pressures.

6. Lowering costs through broader economic measures

As President Hichilema emphasized, lowering the cost of living requires continued investment in roads, agriculture, energy and local production to reduce the prices of essential goods and create more opportunities.

Lastly, our civil servants are not asking for favours. They are asking for obligations already provided for under their conditions of service. The goal should be ensuring that economic recovery and national development increasingly translate into practical improvements in the daily lives of those serving the nation.

Yours in National Service,

Hon Sunday Chanda.

06/07/2026

I woke up today to find almost every news page on Facebook carrying the heartbreaking story of a teacher in Kabwe who reportedly took her own life over debt.
As an educator, this hit me deeply.
Whether this tragedy was caused by debt alone or by a combination of challenges, it forces us to confront an uncomfortable reality: financial distress among many civil servants is becoming a silent crisis that we can no longer ignore.
Many teachers and other public servants are struggling under the weight of:
- Low salaries that fail to keep pace with the cost of living.
- High-interest salary loans.
- Penalty charges that continue to grow when payments are delayed.
- Financial stress that affects mental health, families, and job performance.
We often ask, "Why are civil servants always in debt?" Perhaps we should be asking a different question:
What systems are in place to help them get out of debt before they reach breaking point?
Financial wellness is not just about budgeting. It is about fair wages, responsible lending, accessible debt counselling, mental health support, and policies that protect those who dedicate their lives to serving our nation.
The Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation (TLEF) is calling on government, financial institutions, labour unions, employers, mental health professionals, civil society, and development partners to join a national conversation on practical solutions to reduce financial distress among Zambia's civil servants.
It is time to move beyond discussing the problem and begin building sustainable solutions.
If you would like to partner with TLEF in promoting financial wellness, debt management education, mental health awareness, research, and policy advocacy, we would be pleased to work with you.
No civil servant should ever feel that debt is a life sentence.
Let's start the conversation. Lives may depend on it.

24/06/2026

Dear teacher,
Confidence comes from competence.
Be competent

12/03/2026

Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation , Youth Day Message 2026
Today, as Zambia commemorates Youth Day under the theme “Arise and Soar,” we are reminded that the future of our nation is not waiting somewhere ahead, it is already being shaped by the energy, creativity, and determination of our young people today.
At the Teaching and Learning Excellence Foundation, we believe that when young people are empowered through quality education, critical thinking, innovation, and strong values, they do not merely participate in society, they transform it. Zambia’s youth have the capacity to rise above limitations, challenge outdated systems, and design solutions that move communities forward.
“Arise and Soar” is therefore not just a slogan. It is a call to action. It is a strategic reminder that young people must take ownership of their growth, invest in knowledge, develop practical skills, and actively contribute to national development. The world is evolving rapidly, and Zambia needs a generation that is bold enough to innovate, resilient enough to overcome challenges, and disciplined enough to lead with integrity.
We urge young people across Zambia to dream bigger, learn continuously, and act responsibly. Your ideas matter. Your voice matters. Your contribution to community development, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, and leadership matters.
As a foundation committed to strengthening education and youth development, we reaffirm our dedication to creating platforms where young people can learn, grow, lead, and thrive. When youth rise, communities prosper. When youth soar, nations transform.
Happy Youth Day, Zambia.
Arise. Lead. Innovate. Soar.