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    213 Higher Education Institutions Make 2026 Official Gazette List

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA)  has published the official 2026 list of registered private and recognised public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), confirming that Zambia now has 213 […]

    HEA Gazettes 2026 University Classifications

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has published the official 2026 classification list of universities, identifying institutions approved to offer higher education up to different Zambia Qualifications Framework […]

    From Lists to Quality: Why the 2026 Gazette Matters

    The publication of the 2026 Gazette lists by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) marks more than a statutory requirement. It is one of the strongest tools available […]

    HEA Calls HEIs to Livingstone for Quality Assurance and AI Training

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) will host a three (3)-day Winter School Capacity Building Workshop for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), from Wednesday, 15th July to Friday, 17th […]

    HEA Invites HEIs to 7th SAQAN Conference in Zimbabwe

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is encouraging Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to participate in the 7th Southern African Quality Assurance Network (SAQAN) Conference to be hosted by […]

    Professor Chinsembu Visits Zambia’s Only Technical University College, Calls for Growth in AI and Data Science

    The Director-General of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Professor Kazhila C. Chinsembu, on Friday, 24th April, 2026, visited the Zambia University College of Technology (ZUCT) in Ndola […]

    HEA Director-General Impressed by Hands-On ICT Training Inside ZUCT’s Smart Centre

    The Director-General of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Professor Kazhila C. Chinsembu, toured the Smart Centre and e-labs at the Zambia University College of Technology (ZUCT) in […]

    Professor Chinsembu Visits CBU as HEA Deepens Stakeholder Engagement

    The Director-General of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Professor Kazhila C. Chinsembu, on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026, visited the Copperbelt University (CBU) in Kitwe as part of […]

    HEA Director-General Takes HEA Stakeholder Engagement to the Copperbelt

    The Director-General of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Professor Kazhila C. Chinsembu, undertook a strategic stakeholder engagement tour of the Copperbelt, visiting the Copperbelt University (CBU) in […]

    HAPPENING NOW: Lusaka Apex Graduates 428 Health Professionals, Including 141 Medical Doctors

    The Acting Director-General of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Ms. Chileshe G. Mwiko, is today attending the 16th Graduation Ceremony of Lusaka Apex Medical University, as the […]

    Employment Opportunities: 2 Seasonal Employees – Programme Accreditation Officers

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is a statutory body established by the Higher Education Act, 2013. The mandate of the Authority is to regulate and monitor standards […]

    Internship Opportunity: Risk Management Intern

    The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is a statutory body established by the Higher Education Act, 2013. The mandate of the Authority is to regulate and monitor standards […]