All set for the official commencement of the 34^th Graduation Ceremony, with the Honourable Minister, Vice-Chancellor and Professor Chinsembu in position, marking the beginning of a significant milestone for graduating students.

Professor Chinsembu takes his seat among distinguished academic and government leaders on stage, moments before the commencement of the graduation ceremony.

Professor Chinsembu joins the academic procession, a time-honoured tradition symbolising scholarship, institutional continuity and the conferment of knowledge.

Clad in full academic regalia, Professor Chinsembu pauses outside the ceremony venue, joining academic leadership in preparation for the formal proceedings of the graduation ceremony.

The Director-General and the Honourable Minister listen attentively as the Vice-Chancellor provides a pre-ceremony briefing, outlining the programme and key highlights of the 34^th Graduation Ceremony.

Professor Chinsembu formally welcomes the Honourable Minister into the Boardroom, underscoring the close collaboration between Government and regulatory leadership in guiding the higher education sector.

The Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Mr. Douglas Munsaka Syakalima, MP, arrives at the Copperbelt University and is received by Professor Nyambe, as he is welcomed by members of Management ahead of the graduation ceremony.

Professor Chinsembu and Professor Nyambe are joined by Professor Bernard Mudenda Hang’ombe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Research and Innovation, for a moment of collegial engagement, symbolising the shared commitment to advancing research, innovation and quality higher education in Zambia.

Professor Chinsembu shares a light moment with CBU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Imasiku Nyambe, during a courtesy interaction in the Vice-Chancellor’s office ahead of the 34^th Graduation Ceremony, reflecting the strong institutional relationship between HEA and the University.