Hope of Zambia

16/11/2025

Press Statement
16/11/2025
The list has been shared on our website
www.helsb.gov.zm

15/11/2025

HH or K60

10/11/2025

Weapon Formed prosper 😂😂😂😂😂

01/11/2025

I can't risk marrying uneducated woman, I mean, what if you become the first lady what will you say at the women's day???

29/10/2025

https://c.org/XhHsccH77L

367 signatures are still needed! Revoke asylum for Zambian national in Malaysia

29/10/2025

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10K0V4cyBDaM-ATEaQaOB7h_Td9bdMl_4/view?usp=sharing
CBU List

28/10/2025

HELSB AWARDS 4,683 STUDENT LOANS TO FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AT CBU

Lusaka.... Tuesday October 28, 2025 (SMART EAGLES)

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has awarded 4,683 student loans to first-year students at the Copperbelt University (CBU) for the 2025/2026 academic year, as part of its continued efforts to promote equitable access to higher education across Zambia.

HELSB Manager of Corporate Affairs Chiselwa Kawanda said the awards were made following a thorough and transparent selection process designed to ensure fair representation across all schools within the university.

"The allocation of student loans was carefully considered to achieve a balanced distribution across schools, with priority given to students who demonstrated both strong academic merit and significant socio-economic vulnerability," Ms. Kawanda said.

She disclosed that HELSB received a total of 11,329 applications for student loans at CBU, out of which 10,192 applicants, representing 90 percent, met the eligibility criteria.

The remaining 1,137 applicants were ineligible due to various factors, including prior sponsorship at another institution, early completion of Grade 12, incomplete documentation, exceeding the age limit of 26 years, or admission under unsupported study modes such as evening classes.

According to Ms. Kawanda, the distribution of eligible applicants showed a diverse geographical representation, with 24 percent coming from rural districts, 39 percent from urban areas, and 37 percent from peri-urban regions.

She further revealed that HELSB received 28 applications from students with disabilities, of which 27 were successfully awarded loans, while one applicant was not eligible due to already receiving support at Mulungushi University.

"HELSB remains committed to ensuring that students from all walks of life, including those from rural areas and persons with disabilities, have equal opportunities to pursue higher education," Ms. Kawanda added.

Currently, a total of 13,010 students at Copperbelt University are benefiting from HELSB loans, reflecting the board’s growing role in expanding access to tertiary education nationwide.

27/10/2025

Secret exposed 🤧🤧

27/10/2025

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1581466946556115/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

27/10/2025

Police didn’t storm prayer meeting - KAWANA

By Wilson Mulinda

Government has dismissed allegations on social media that police officers stormed a prayer gathering to disperse worshippers at OYDC on Thursday October 23, 2025.

Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, THABO KAWANA says the correct position is that there was no police deployment or presence at the event.

Mr. KAWANA says the congregants were addressed and dispersed by the organisers of the event with no police assistance.

In a statement issued to ZNBC News, Mr. KAWANA said the background to the cancellation of the event is that the Standing-in-the Gap team had notified the police of their intended gathering, which was scheduled for October, 23, 2025, which was the eve of Independence.

He said on Wednesday October, 22, 2025, the police notified the organisers that they should reschedule their event to another day, as Police officers were unable to guarantee the security of the congregants, who would attend the event on that particular night, due to circumstances beyond the control of the Police Service.

Mr. KAWANA said the advice was given against the background that the Zambia Police Service was involved in two major security operations on that same night.

He said the events were in relation to the State Banquet, in honour of the visiting Foreign Head of State, and another being an event officiated by the Vice President, on the occasion of hoisting the National Flag at midnight to commemorate Independence Day.