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UNZA) Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Simukanga
The University of Zambia (UNZA) Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Simukanga has stepped down from his position.
Yesterday, University of Zambia Lecturers’ and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) members demanded the immediate resignation of Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Simukanga together with three other principal officers at the university.
Others who have also stepped down at the highest learning institution are UNZA Registrar Dr. Kavwanga Yambayamba, UNZA Librarian Dr. Viatalicy Chifwepa and the UNZA Bursar Barbra Sampa.
Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education Permanent Secretary Dr. Patrick Nkanza has confirmed the development to QFM News in a statement that the Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Enala Mwase has assumed the position of the Acting Vice Chancellor of UNZA.
Dr. Nkanza says the positions of Registrar, Librarian and Bursar will be filled with officers to be appointed to act in these positions.
He says the academic and administrative functions of the UNZA have been restored, and in particular, the Examinations process, which starts on Monday 22nd June 2015, will proceed normally.
Dr. Nkanza states that the ministry in charge will work with all stakeholders to address the problems facing the University of Zambia, and specifically, the problems associated with accrued contractual obligations.
The Permanent Secretary says the ministry is also committed to process of continuous dialogue with management and all staff unions of the university in order to seek and deliver solutions to the problems that could hinder the academic and administrative life of the university.