Government to Create Capital Fund to Support Innovators | Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site

Government to create capital fund to support innovators | Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site

Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati has revealed that the government, working with partners, will create a venture capital fund, meant to support young innovators. Mr Mutati acknowledged that funding remains a challenge for many young innovators in the country, limiting their ability to contribute to problem solving. He also disclosed that the government […]

Government t to table Innovators and Inventors Bill in parliament - Lusaka Star

Government has announced that it will soon table the Innovators and Inventors Bill in Parliament, which includes provisions for a Venture Capital Fund to support young innovators in the country. Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati also revealed that the ministry is revising the Data Protection Act to strike a balance between innovation and the protection of innovators. Mr. Mutati was speaking when he graced the 7th International Con…