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Kapila Solar Computer Lab, Zambia

Construction of a dedicated computer lab with 25 internet-connected computers and solar power equipment at Kapila Primary School, near Kagem emerald mine in Zambia, serving a large population up to secondary school age.

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Construction of a dedicated computer lab with 25 internet-connected computers and solar power equipment at Kapila Primary School, near Kagem emerald mine in Zambia, at a one-off cost of USD 100,000 to be delivered in partnership with the District Education Board.

Kapila is a local primary school close to the Kagem Mine. It serves a large population across three classroom blocks. Children attend up to secondary school age. At present the infrastructure is basic and the school is run under the purview of the District Education Board System (DEBS) within the Ministry of Education.

The Kapila Primary School currently has no computers, no internet and no power.

Total: USD 100,000 (estimated – cost assessment now in progress)

Breakdown of costs (all USD):

Construction of classroom 50,000
IT & teaching consumables 15,000
Tables & chairs 2,500
Local Area Network connection 6,000
Internet connection 1,500
Solar PV 13,000
Contingency 12,000

These costs are indicative only and currently undergoing more rigorous assessment. These figures are based on working knowledge of a similar project completed in Zambia, and subject to approval of planning.

Project Deliverables

The project deliverables comprise:

Project Cost

USD 100,000

  • Deliverable 1

    Construction of a dedicated classroom for the computer lab and installation of 25 computer stations;

  • Deliverable 2

    Creation of suitable security systems for management of assets;

  • Deliverable 3

    Get an Internet system up and running so the computers are connected to the Internet;

  • Deliverable 4

    Get a solar system up and running to provide the power for the computers (with inverters and batteries) and transformer to ensure uninterrupted power supply;

  • Deliverable 5

    Use the solar power system to provide some basic low power consumption lighting in the classrooms and corridors.

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