Tue, 31 Oct 2017 09:59:28 +0000 By Aaron Chiyanzo THE decision to hike accommodation and not tuition fees is meant to provide quality services at the university and will not be reversed, University of Zambia Vice Chancellor Professor Luke Mumba has said. Prof Mumba has clarified that tuition fees had not been revised as had been reported in some sections of the media. He said in an interview with the Daily Nation that in as much as students would be affected by the increment, the university had to hike the fees to provide quality services and a conducive learning environment. Prof Mumba advised students to make use of alternative support mechanisms such as bursaries, loan schemes and the private sector to meet their expenses. He reiterated that the decision to hike accommodation fees, internet fees and examination fees among others was final as it had been approved by the board. Prof Mumba said that the […]
