EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima says he used to walk 15 kilometres to school every day when he was in grade one, but because of education, he now travels long distances in short periods of time. Syakalima urges parents to take advantage of the free education policy, saying it’s the best equaliser between the rich and the poor. Speaking during the launch and handover ceremony of the Yellow Split Peas by the French government to Zambia at Mulola Primary School in Chongwe, Tuesday, Syakalima highlighted the importance of education. “I appeal to you parents, bring your children to school, don’t take them anywhere, don’t take them to your fields. This is why we say education is the best equaliser; it makes...