• UNZA has reached a 93% completion rate on the construction of two lecture theatres.
• With a cumulative sitting capacity of 800 students, the facility is being constructed at a cost of K14, 733, 403.
• The new structure comprises two lecture theatres each with sitting capacity of 400 students.

University of Zambia (UNZA) says the construction of two lecture theatres with a cumulative sitting capacity of 800 students has reached 93% completion level.
University Acting Head of Communication and Marketing Dr. Brenda Bukowa disclosed to Money FM News that the facility is being constructed at a total cost of over K14 million.
Dr. Bukowa stated that the two lecture theatres being constructed at the main campus are made possible through the Ministry of Higher Education’s Support to Science, Technology and Education (SSTEP) programme funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
She clarified that the ultra-modern Engineering and Architectural marvel, which is expected to be completed in April this year, is independent from the two lecture theatres recently commissioned by President Edgar Lungu.
“The University of Zambia has reached a 93% completion rate on the construction of two lecture theatres with a cumulative sitting capacity of 800 students at a total cost of K14, 733, 403.”
“The new structure under construction comprises of two lecture theatres each with sitting capacity of 400 students, two seminar rooms with sitting capacity of 30 people each, two ventilation plants, storage facilities, and two control rooms,” Dr. Bukowa said.
Meanwhile, University Vice Chancellor Professor Luke Mumba reaffirmed Management’s commitment to addressing infrastructure challenges at the institution including issues around teaching and learning infrastructure.
Professor Mumba said the institution in partnership with Ministry of Higher Education, has made significant strides in the completion of student hostels on the southern end of main campus, adding that once completed, the project will alleviate the current accommodation challenges the University is currently facing.
“The University has made some noteworthy achievements in infrastructure development that include the construction of the newly commissioned Teaching and Learning Complex valued at approximately K27,000,000 using internally generated funds, the construction and refurbishment of the Special Needs Education Centre at the School of Education at a total cost of K7 million, with the financial support of the Christian Blind Mission in Germany and the construction of the School of Public Health Lecture Theatre at a total cost of US$1 million with the financial support from the United States Government through the Department of Defense and the Centre for Disease Control.”
“UNZA Management is committed to investing in infrastructure development projects at its two campuses to promote the highest quality of teaching, research and community service for its Staff and Students,” Prof. Mumba stated.