SAA Donates Fully Equipped Computer Lab to Livingstone School to further STEM Learning Opportunities
LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has donated 15 computers to Shungu Namutitima Primary and Secondary School in Livingstone, Zambia yesterday. SAA partnered with Bombardier, a multinational aerospace and transportation company, to present the school with the much-needed computer laboratory.
The school in Zambia consists of 1, 222 learners all ranging between grades 1 and 12. The computer laboratory was presented fully equipped with computers, modems, an internet connection, as well as training for the teachers on duty at the laboratory.
“Nelson Mandela once said that ‘education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world’. In carrying Madiba’s legacy in this, the centenary year honouring his life, we are fostering and encouraging education and knowledge through technology, and believe that donating a computer lab to the school was the best choice for knowledge and skills transfer,” said Tlali Tlali, SAA Spokesperson.
The initiative formed part of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) 48th Annual General Assembly, which focusses on customer service.
The assembly, which takes place at the AVANI Victoria Falls Resort, also in Livingstone, Zambia, from 11 to 14 October, attracted around 300 delegates, and comprised leading airline industry executives and government policy makers from Southern Africa’s airlines, airports, air navigation services, regulatory bodies, as well as aircraft and engine manufacturers, ground handling service providers, and associated businesses.
SAA has been flying the Livingstone, Zambia route since 2005, and was the host airline of this year’s AASA General Assembly.
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About South African Airways:
South African Airways (SAA) is the leading carrier in Africa, serving 57 destinations, in partnership with SA Express, Airlink, and its low-cost carrier, Mango, within South Africa and across the continent, and nine intercontinental routes from its Johannesburg hub. It is a member of the largest international airline network, Star Alliance. SAA’s core business is the provision of passenger airline and cargo transport services together with related services, which are provided through SAA and its wholly owned subsidiaries: SAA Technical; Mango its low-cost carrier; and Air Chefs, the catering entity of SAA. SAA is the winner of the Best Airline Staff Service award in the Africa category; this shows that our customer-facing employees are our true brand ambassadors who made a difference to millions of travelling customers.
About Bombardier
With over 69, 500 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier..
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