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This week marks the start of mid-term tests at Mechanics for Africa, covering both theory and practical components. For our Year 2 students, these assessments carry special significance as they prepare for their final examinations in just a few weeks. Mid-term tests provide more than results — they serve as an important checkpoint for reflection,[…]
Not every day in training is about engines roaring or test drives on the road. Some days it’s outside the workshop, with a hosepipe, soap, and a greasy cylinder head being scrubbed clean. It may not look glamorous, but it’s a vital part of learning. Cleaning and preparing engine parts teaches patience, teamwork, and the[…]
This was last term’s project: restoring a near-scrap Toyota Spacio and preparing it for resale—right here on our campus. Two years ago, we introduced these internships for our Year 2 mechanics students. Alongside their normal workshop practice, this initiative gives them something extra: the chance to take on full projects that mirror the challenges of[…]
During our recent Seminar Week, Mechanics for Africa had the privilege of welcoming Alexander Ingram, a skilled automotive technician from the United Kingdom who works with Intertek and has hands-on experience with Tesla and Mercedes-Benz. Alexander travelled thousands of miles to Ndola to spend time with our Year 2 Mechanics students, introducing them to the[…]
HIV awareness is a national requirement for all training institutions in Zambia—but information on its own has not solved the problem. Despite decades of public campaigns and access to life-saving medicine, infection rates among young people remain troublingly high. Youth aged 15–24 account for nearly half of all new HIV infections in Zambia each year.[…]
Each term at Mechanics for Africa begins with Seminar Week—a deliberate break from normal classes designed to cover the skills and experiences that fall outside the core syllabus but are vital for life and work. As part of last week’s programme, Year 2 Clerical Operations students took part in First Aid training led by Mr[…]
This week, after a break that for many meant hard piecework to raise fees, our Mechanics and Clerical Operations students returned to campus—ready to pick up both their tools and their books. First on the timetable—and first stop—Chapel on Monday. We launched this term’s theme, “Understanding Salvation,” with the session “What’s Wrong with the World—and[…]
What stands out about Auntie Mary isn’t just what she does, but how she makes students feel. To them, Mary is more than the one who cooks their meals—she’s Auntie Mary. That title says it all: she’s seen as family. Yes, she keeps the kitchen spotless and the meals on time, but her care goes[…]
When MFA trustee Ken and his wife Margaret travelled from the UK, they wanted to do more than see classrooms and workshops—they wanted to understand the heart of MFA. One of the highlights of their visit was a rare home visit to one of our students who lives with his grandmother. She is a remarkable[…]