Students at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Evelyn Hone College have received new sanitation facilities following the handover of four modern ablution blocks constructed by the Zambia National Service (ZNS).
The waterborne sanitation project, built at a cost of K8.5 million, includes three ablution blocks at UNZA and one at Evelyn Hone College. Each block contains 10 ablution units, with male sections also equipped with an additional 10 urinals to meet the needs of large student populations.
Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lusaka yesterday, ZNS Commander Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi said the facilities were designed with inclusivity in mind, ensuring accessibility for all students, including persons with disabilities, while promoting hygiene, safety and privacy.
Lt. Gen. Solochi said the project reflects ZNS’s commitment to timely delivery, quality workmanship and value for money, adding that improved sanitation contributes to healthier learning environments.
Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu said the initiative demonstrates government’s efforts to provide practical infrastructure aimed at improving student welfare and learning conditions. He added that further work is ongoing to address accommodation challenges and upgrade inadequate sanitation facilities.
Munali Member of Parliament Mike Mposha urged students and staff to protect the infrastructure from vandalism so that it continues benefiting future generations.
Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata said the project highlights government’s focus on water and sanitation as key elements of sustainable development.
Meanwhile, UNZA Vice Chancellor Mundia Muya, represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor Boniface Namangala, appealed to cooperating partners to support the modernisation of the university’s ageing sewer system, which currently struggles to serve a student population exceeding 30,000, with upgrades estimated to cost about K178 million.
UNZASU president Mwanto Kabaso and EHCOSU president Clinton Mubita also commended government for responding to student concerns and improving campus facilities.
