The University of Zambia (UNZA) has disclosed that works on the construction of its teaching and learning Complex have reached 80 percent completion level.
UNZA Acting Head of Communication and Marketing Dr. Brenda Bukowa told Money FM News that the complex, which will house two lecture theatres with a cumulative sitting capacity of 700 students is being constructed at a total cost of Twenty – seven million Three hundred thousand Kwacha .
Dr. Bukowa said the construction of the two lecture theatres at the University’s main campus is being made possible with funds internally generated by UNZA through the partnership with Graduare Property Development Zambia Limited.
“The state-of-the-art project to be commissioned in August 2020, is comprised of two state-of-the-art lecture theatres, two conference facilities with cumulative sitting capacity of 120 people, about fifty office spaces, computer laboratories, ablution blocks and kitchens,” Dr. Bukowa said.
She stated that the project will also provide ultra-modern office and ICT support equipment and infrastructure.
Dr. Bukowa further said management at the University is committed to investing in infrastructure development projects at the Great East Road Main and Ridgeway campuses to promote the highest quality of teaching and learning, research and community service for its Staff, Students and the general public.
Meanwhile, UNZA Vice Chancellor Professor Luke Mumba reaffirmed Management’s commitment to addressing infrastructure challenges the university is facing including issues around office and lecture teaching space.
Professor Mumba added that the partnership between UNZA and East Park Mall has realized fruits that have seen the construction of the two lecture theatres and the purchase of the state-of-art Printing Press housed under UNZA Press.

The Vice Chancellor stated that the university has made some note -worthy achievements in infrastructure development that include the construction and refurbishment of the Special Needs Education Centre at the School of Education with the financial support of the Christian Blind Mission in Germany and the construction of the Confucius Institute with support from the Chinese Government among other projects.