HEA Backs Integrity Committees Across Universities, Urges Sector-Wide Adoption
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has called on Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Zambia to establish Integrity Committees, following its own move to set up one in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The call comes after an engagement meeting held on Friday, 17th April, 2026, in the HEA Boardroom, as part of efforts to institutionalise corruption prevention mechanisms within the higher education subsector.
HEIs such as the University of Zambia (UNZA), National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Palabana University, Evelyn Hone College and Mulungushi University have already taken steps in this direction, demonstrating leadership in embedding integrity within their operations.
Speaking during the meeting, ACC Director – Corruption Prevention, Mrs. Glenda Mungalaba, highlighted the importance of extending this momentum across the sector.
“Integrity Committees allow institutions to mainstream corruption prevention within their routine business,” Mrs. Mungalaba said.
The ACC Director – Corruption Prevention further emphasised that corruption prevention is not the responsibility of one institution, but a collective national effort.
Echoing this position, HEA noted that as the regulator, it is uniquely positioned to champion integrity across the institutions it oversees.
Speaking on behalf of the Authority, HEA Director – Quality Assurance, Dr. Martin Mushumba, indicated that strengthening integrity systems at institutional level would enhance public trust, improve governance standards and protect the credibility of qualifications.
With over 280 Integrity Committees already established across public institutions nationally, the push now extends to ensuring HEIs are fully integrated into this national framework as the message is clear that integrity is no longer optional, it is institutional.
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