ZAQA Finds 2,000 Qualifications Fail Assessment, Raising Employment Concerns

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) in Lusaka reported on September 22 that nearly 2,000 qualifications failed its examination, despite their holders already being employed. This significant finding indicates a widespread issue where individuals are holding positions based on credentials that ZAQA has deemed insufficient or unverified, raising serious questions about the integrity of qualifications within the Zambian workforce. The excerpt highlights that while these qualifications may have initially opened doors, the necessary documentation or standards to validate them were not met during ZAQA's scrutiny.