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Zambia has invested over $1bn ( 784 m) in education since introduction of free education.
Since 2021 , two million extra children have been able to go to state-run schools without having to pay.
But without enough infrastructure investment, experts say overcrowding is now threatening the quality of education.
Zambia has announced plans to build over 170 new schools and has committed to the recruitment of 55,000 new teachers by the end of 2026 .
The move has provided fresh job opportunities but it has also led to a shortage of accommodation in rural areas.
Some teachers are reporting having to live in grass-thatched houses and share pit latrines, which are at risk of overflowing.
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