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    HEA Celebrates Dr. Denny Nsokolo on Attaining a PhD in Economics from the University of Johannesburg

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is delighted to announce and extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Denny Nsokolo, Manager – Standards, Research and Institutional Audits, on attaining a […]

    HEA Mourns the Passing of Cavendish University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Welani Chilengwe

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has learnt with deep sorrow of the passing of Cavendish University Zambia Vice-Chancellor, Professor Welani Chilengwe (Major, Retired), who died on Monday, […]

    30th April Deadline Set as HEA Moves to Index All Students Nationwide

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has set a deadline of 30th April, 2026, for the submission of student and academic staff data by all Higher Education Institutions […]

    From 2 Stories in 60 Days to a Media Surge: Summer School Delivers Results

    Two (2) months ago, a single question brought a room of journalists to silence, “In the last 30 days, how many of you have written a story […]

    HEA, ZAQA Move to Streamline Validation of Qualifications for University Enrolment

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) have initiated critical discussions aimed at clarifying the validation of academic qualifications in the enrolment of […]

    Dr. Mushumba Explains What the Accreditation Window Really Means

    The Director – Quality Assurance at the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Dr. Martin Mushumba, has clarified that the Accreditation Window is simply the period during which Higher […]

    HEA, ZAQA Tackle Risk of “Diploma Mills” to Protect Integrity of Qualifications

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the integrity of academic qualifications, amid growing concerns over the […]

    HEA Director – Quality Assurance Names the Three Things Institutions Keep Missing Which Lead to Learning Programmes Rejection

    The Director – Quality Assurance at the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Dr. Martin Mushumba, has identified three (3) major reasons why learning programmes are commonly rejected during […]

    HEA, ZAQA Address Programme Gaps to End “Back-and-Forth” for Universities

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) have moved to address one of the most persistent challenges faced by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) […]

    “Quality Assurance Is What Gives a Graduate Value” – Dr. Mushumba Tells ZNBC Radio 2

    The Director – Quality Assurance at the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Dr. Martin Mushumba, has said that quality assurance remains one of the most important pillars in […]

    HEA, ZAQA Deepen Collaboration in “One Government” Approach to Higher Education

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) have reaffirmed their commitment to a unified regulatory approach, strengthening collaboration in the governance of higher […]

    UNILUS Confers 7th Honorary Doctorate on President Hichilema, Citing Leadership in Investment and Enterprise Development

    The University of Lusaka (UNILUS) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in Investment and Enterprise Development on the President of the Republic of Zambia, […]