{"id":975,"date":"2026-05-20T10:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/pretoria\/?p=975"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:23:28","slug":"zambia-high-commission-promotes-scholarship-opportunities-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missions.grz.gov.zm\/pretoria\/?p=975","title":{"rendered":"ZAMBIA HIGH COMMISSION PROMOTES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Zambia High Commission in Pretoria, through its Education Department, led by First Secretary (Education) Dr. Francis Chishala, undertook a four-day official visit to the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University .<\/p>\n

The visit, organized in collaboration with Empiras Global, focused on strengthening academic cooperation, enhancing support for Zambian students studying in South Africa, and exploring scholarship and study-abroad opportunities.<\/p>\n

During the engagements, Dr. Chishala held high-level meetings with senior university officials, including Professor Richard Stevens, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at Stellenbosch University, and Professor Dannie Visser, Director of the International Academic Programmes Office at UCT.<\/p>\n

Discussions centered on academic support mechanisms, student welfare, and opportunities to deepen institutional collaboration.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Chishala also met with undergraduate and postgraduate Zambian students at both universities, where he encouraged them to remain focused on their studies and to continue serving as ambassadors of Zambia.<\/p>\n

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In partnership with Empiras Global, scholarship and study opportunities were presented to the students through dedicated information sessions.<\/p>\n

The visit reflects the Zambia High Commission\u2019s continued commitment to promoting educational advancement and ensuring the welfare of Zambian students abroad, in line with Zambia\u2019s broader human capital development agenda.<\/p>\n

Zambia High Commission, Pretoria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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