ZAQA Verifies 59,137 Qualifications in Zambia: Boosts Academic Credentials Recognition

• ZAQA verified over 59,137 qualifications in 2025.
• The verification process involves thorough checks on documents submitted by applicants.
• ZAQA operates under the Zambia Qualifications Authority Act No. 8 of 2024.
• Verified qualifications are recognized within Zambia and can impact employment opportunities.

This massive exercise is part of ZAQA's ongoing efforts to ensure the authenticity and recognition of academic credentials in Zambia.

In a significant development, the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) has completed verification of qualifications for over 59,137 individuals in 2025. This massive exercise is part of ZAQA's ongoing efforts to ensure the authenticity and recognition of academic credentials in Zambia. The verification process involves thorough checks on documents submitted by applicants to confirm their legitimacy and accuracy.

The sheer scale of this undertaking highlights the importance of ZAQA's role in maintaining the integrity of qualifications in Zambia. By verifying these credentials, ZAQA is providing a crucial service to individuals, employers, and educational institutions alike.

ZAQA operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. The authority's primary function is to verify and recognize qualifications awarded by various institutions in Zambia. This process involves evaluating the quality and standards of these qualifications against national benchmarks.

The verification process is governed by the Zambia Qualifications Authority Act No. 8 of 2024, which outlines ZAQA's powers and responsibilities. The act also provides a framework for recognizing foreign qualifications, ensuring that they meet Zambia's educational standards.

The verification of over 59,000 qualifications by ZAQA has significant implications for individuals and organizations in Zambia. For one, it ensures that academic credentials are genuine and recognized within the country. This is particularly important for employment opportunities, as employers can rely on ZAQA's verification to confirm an individual's qualifications.

Moreover, the recognition of foreign qualifications through ZAQA's verification process opens up new avenues for international collaboration in education. It also underscores the importance of maintaining high standards in academic credentials, which is essential for Zambia's economic and social development.

Lawyers advising clients on Zambian academic credentials should note that ZAQA has verified over 59,000 qualifications, potentially impacting employment or business opportunities in Zambia.

Source: Original reporting via ZAQA