Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:54:51 +0000 By MAILESI BANDA PRUDENTIAL Life Assurance Zambia has launched a pilot financial literacy programme aimed at equipping pupils between the ages of seven and twelve with financial knowledge and wise money management. Managing director Rajagopal Krishnaswamy said the programme, which is in partnership with Junior Achievement, would be piloted in five primary schools in Lusaka. Speaking during the launch of the Cha-ching programme in Lusaka yesterday, he said the project would help the children in the basic principles of earn, save spend and donate. He explained that the principle was for the benefit of the children and would help them grow into financially responsible adults. “It is very important that children learn about earning, saving, spending and donating at a young age so that when they grow they are able to make wise money management choices. As a company, we know that financial education is important for children” […]
