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The historic graduation of the first cohort of students of Unicaf University in Zambia was broadcast on the 27th of November 2020 on Zambian TV and on the University’s social media. This major milestone for Unicaf University in Zambia was held online, to comply with current restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A hundred and ninety four graduates of Unicaf University in Zambia celebrated their academic achievement, together with their friends and families. They come from forty different countries: Zambia, the Gambia, Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Mauritius, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Romania, the Russian Federation, Switzerland, Germany, Morocco, Iraq,…


  Unicaf University proudly announces the appointment of Dr Christine Phiri Mushibwe as the new Vice Chancellor of Unicaf University in Zambia. Dr Phiri Mushibwe has an excellent record in academic and institutional leadership, having served as Vice Chancellor in another academic institution before her move to Unicaf University in Zambia. She is an ardent Educationist, and an experienced HR professional and Consultant. Dr Phiri Mushibwe earned her doctorate from the University of Huddersfield, in the UK and has made an impact as a professional in higher education, winning the prestigious award of ‘Africa’s Most Influential Woman in Business and…


  The 8th of May 2020 was an important milestone in the history of Unicaf University, marking the first graduation at the state-of-the-art Malawi campus in Lilongwe. Three hundred and fifty two graduates from fifty different countries were awarded their Master’s degrees in a ceremony broadcasted online through social media and attended virtually by the graduates and their families from the safety of their homes, abiding with social distancing measures enforced around the world to contain the spread of Covid-19 disease. Director of Academics and Quality Assurance of Unicaf University in Malawi, Samuel Katsaruware, serving as Master of Ceremonies, opened the event…


The Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has awarded provisional university licence to Unicaf University Zimbabwe, paving the way for the University to operate a university campus in the country. As NewsDay reported, highlighting the impact of this development, Vice-Chancellor Professor Cuthbert Katsvanga said at the press conference held to announce the news: “We had to bring Unicaf University to Zimbabwe because of its uniqueness in terms of delivery. Online education is the in-thing and the future of education”. He also noted, as mentioned on NewZiana, “The programmes that we have on offer at the moment are eight Bachelor…


Unicaf University Zimbabwe presented another free CV and Cover Letter Writing workshop, on the 14th of February, at its campus facilities in Harare. The event was the fourth free workshop organised by the University as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme. Just like the previous three workshops, it was open to everyone interested to participate, regardless of age or educational background. The workshop attracted a large number of diverse attendees, from university students to professionals in or out of employment, to business owners and pensioners. The aim of the workshop is to help recent graduates and other participants find…


The three winners of the first Unicaf University essay competition in Kenya begin the new year with the precious gift of affordable, high quality higher education. The first Unicaf University essay competition in Kenya inspired hundreds of school leavers, graduates and young professionals under 35 to send essays and compete for scholarships and free tablets. The topic of the competition was “Discuss the role of Higher Education as a tool for career advancement” and the arguments contained in the essays submitted show that young Kenyans consider quality higher education as a great tool to launch a successful career or to…


Unicaf University Zimbabwe presented a free CV and Cover Letter Writing workshop on the 17th of January at its campus in Harare. This was the second free workshop organised by the University as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, which focuses on giving back to the communities it serves. By teaching individuals how to present their qualifications and talents effectively in their CVs and write impressive cover letters to potential employers, the University aims to help recent graduates and other citizens find employment, or secure a promotion. The overwhelming response from people of all ages and educational backgrounds, led…