Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) Board Chairperson Henry Kabwe has commended the Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) for its innovation and continuous improvement to the education sector.

Mr Kabwe said  the introduction of the facial recognition technology by ECZ will help prevent cheating during examinations.

He said the system will also ensure verification and issuance of certificates to deserving candidates.

Speaking to ZANIS in an interview, Mr Kabwe explained that the new technology will enhance public confidence and credibility in the education system both locally and internationally.

” We would like to commend ECZ for introducing this technology, this is a welcome move as it will bring trust and credibility in the institution and confidence in the certificates obtained by candidates, “Mr Kabwe said.

He added that linking learners’ faces to registration details will help ensure only pupils who actually sat for examinations claim the results on written examinations.

” We have heard in the past of cases of people trying to write examinations on behalf of others, with this technology, it will be a thing of the past,” Mr Kabwe said.

Mr Kabwe appealed to ECZ to find a way of reducing on candidates entering to write their examinations in rural areas adding that it was a breeding ground for cheating.