New law to revamp higher education

The Zambian government has drafted a new higher education law, aimed at revamping and expanding the sector and improving standards, in a country where access to university education remains low.
Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education Dr John Phiri presented a Higher Education Bill to parliament last month, following years of demands for reform.
Among other things, the new law will facilitate the formation of a board that will investigate and advise on the affairs of public and private universities, with institutions operating below standards set to face the wrath of the law.
It also seeks to establish at least one public higher education institution in each province, which will mean the creation of seven new institutions. Read more...