Third Liberation Movement has announced its intention to start distributing pens, pencils and rulers engraved with the portrait of its president, Enock Tonga, in schools across the country.
Mr. Tonga has told the media in a statement that the move is a practical step towards curbing high illiteracy levels in Zambia.
He says learners do not just need free books to learn effectively, but also need the Tonga-branded pens, pencils and rulers.
Mr. Tonga notes that school going children are more focused in class when all basic school equipment is readily available.
The third Liberation Movement leader has further announced that most schools across the country will start receiving the Tonga-branded material soon.