The University of Zambia (UNZA) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Luke Mumba has commended the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) for commencing construction of the new multipurpose building that will not only provide a home for UNZALARU and its members but will also change the landscape of the University.

Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Mrs Kayula Siame has implored the University of Zambia (UNZA) to take the lead in the of implementation of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in agriculture so as to improve the livelihood of farming communities in the country.

The University of Zambia (UNZA) joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environmental Day at which the School of Engineering through the We Robotics’ Zambia Flying Labs also launched a Project dubbed Stockpile Auditing of Chunga Dump Site Using Drones.

The University of Zambia (UNZA) Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr Tamala Kambikambi, has called for enhanced collaboration between UNZA and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) in providing quality distance education in order to produce the much needed human capital required to stimulate socio-economic development.

- The University of Zambia (UNZA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Centre of Engaged Excellence (CoEE) with Road Development Agency (RDA) for the development of climate resilient infrastructure standards and codes for the transport sector in Zambia Friday, 21st May 2021.

The Government has pledged to support the Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases of Humans and Animals (ACEIDHA) by ensuring that the Centre has adequate resources to prevent, detect and respond to diseases of public health importance.

The University of Zambia (UNZA) through the School of Engineering and the Technology Development and Advisory Unit (TDAU), with the support from stakeholders have developed a COVID 19 mechanical Ventilator Prototype aimed at cushioning the shortages of ventilators in the hospitals.

The Dean School of Veterinary Medicine has implored health workers to join hands with the Veterinary practitioners in fighting the neglected tropical diseases such as cysticercosis taeniasis among communities in Zambia.

I WOULD LIKE TO SET OFF IN MY REMARKS BY INDICATING HOW ALL OF US, AS A NATION AND AS A UNIVERSITY HAVE REMAINED IN A DEEP SENSE OF GRIEF FOR THE MANY LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST THROUGH THE COVID – 19 PANDEMIC.