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HOW BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND SMART CONTRACTS CAN HELP RID EXAM LEAKAGES

Our generation has made great strides in the advancements of technology and digitization. We are now a seamlessly connected world regardless of geographical locations via our phones and computers. Digitization has come to make processes easier to execute in an efficient manner. In a blink of an eye, information can be shared between individuals in opposite corners of the world. Media, such as voice, videos and pictures can be transmitted faster and cheaply via various channels including email, Whatsapp, Twitter, Facebook, etc. Unfortunately, these advancements have a come at a price as we have seen the benefits of digitization being used for unlawful activities. On Monday 22 nd October, 2018, the Minister responsible for General Education in Zambia, Mr. David Mabumba, announced to the country that due to exam papers being leaked, grade seven, nine and twelve examinations had been suspended. This followed the publication of a story by a local social media tabloid exposing the