UNZA swears In 2027 student union executive

The University of Zambia (UNZA) has officially ushered in a new era of student governance following the swearing-in ceremony of the 58th University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) Executive. Amos Mwale, widely known among the student body as 'Mula One', assumes the presidency alongside Vice President Lisa Phiri, affectionately tagged 'Moma Wa Data'. The transition follows a highly competitive election cycle held across the Great East Road and Ridgeway campuses, capturing the intense political energy characteristic of Zambia's premier institution of higher learning. President Mwale secured a decisive victory at the polls, besting his closest challenger by a wide margin to succeed former leadership. In his inaugural address, Mwale emphasized a collaborative approach between the student body and the central government, noting that as a public institution, constructive dialogue with the state is paramount to resolving systemic challenges. The newly sworn-in executive has outlined an ambitious agenda focused on improving student accommodation, upgrading sanitation facilities across campuses, and enhancing internet connectivity. Vice President Phiri echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of physical visibility and active representation on the ground. Phiri, a public relations and advertising student, campaigned heavily on bridging the communication gap between university administration and the student populace. The new executive faces immediate pressure to deliver on manifesto promises, particularly regarding the expansion of study spaces and the continuous rehabilitation of aging campus infrastructure that has long plagued student life at UNZA. Historically, UNZASU has functioned not only as an internal student representative body but also as a prominent barometer for national youth sentiment and political consciousness in Zambia. The incoming executive's declared intention to engage state organs closely signals a departure from more confrontational histo