THE University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) has
commended Government for releasing K35 million for
tuition fees, project allowances and other emoluments for
students on bursary scheme.
UNZASU president Adrian Matole said students appreciate
Government’s response to their plight but urged the Ministry
of Higher Education to find ways of paying project
allowances on time in future.
Mr Matole said in an interview that expeditious payment of
project allowances will give students adequate time for field
data collection which can contribute to the country’s
economic development.
He said students should be given their project allowances at
the beginning of the academic year before their course
projects begin.
“Paying student allowances on time will prevent arm chair
research because students will have money to go into the
field for data collection.
“Research is very cardinal to any institution and we have
reached a stage when we need to re-discover, re-engineer
and re-invent on various issues that can lead to the
development of this country,” Mr Matole said.
He said UNZASU is hopeful that students who were not on
the list of those to receive allowances due to registration
hitches will also be given pocket money.
Announcing the release of the funds recently, Ministry of
Higher Education acting permanent secretary Alex Simumba
said the money would soon be disbursed to students who
are on bursary at the higher learning institution.
Mr Simumba said Government will ensure that students on
bursary are well-taken care of for them to successfully
complete their studies.
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