University Council
Historic Leadership - Inaugurated 2025
University Council
The Government has officially inaugurated the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) Council, marking a significant milestone in the governance and strategic leadership of one of Zambia's leading medical training institutions.
It is the first time a University Council was being appointed at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University in accordance with the law.
The Government has officially inaugurated the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) Council, marking a significant milestone in the governance and strategic leadership of one of Zambia's leading medical training institutions.
This historic council, appointed in accordance with the Education Act No. 4 of 2013 and Amendment Act No. 23 of 2021, comprises distinguished professionals committed to transforming LMMU into a center of academic and professional excellence.
Inaugural Council Members
Distinguished professionals appointed by Douglas Syakalima, MP, Minister of Education, to guide LMMU's transformation
Mr. Zidah Mwiinde
Chairperson
Mrs. Mizinga Melu
Vice Chairperson
Mr. Charles Banda
Council Member
Dr. Lonia Mwape
Council Member
Ms. Phyllis N. Kachusha
Council Member
Mr. Arnold Kaluba
Council Member
Prof. John Musuku
Council Member
Dr. Fabian Malolo
Council Member
Prof. Sekelani S. Banda
Council Member
Legal Foundation & Tenure
This council represents the first formal governance body established at LMMU in accordance with the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 and Amendment Act No. 23 of 2021. The Minister of Education emphasized that this is a historic milestone, as LMMU has operated without a formal council structure for an extended period.
Their appointment marks the beginning of formal institutional governance aimed at transforming LMMU into a center of academic and professional excellence, as emphasized by Minister Douglas Syakalima.
Legal Foundation
Established under Education Act
Historic First
LMMU's inaugural council
Transformation Mandate
Urgent work ahead to normalize systems and provide policy direction
As emphasized by Minister Douglas Syakalima, the council faces urgent transformation work. "The University has not had a council for a long time. There is urgent work ahead of you," the Minister stated. "Many systems need to be normalized, including employment structures, and this Council must provide policy direction to stabilize and strengthen operations."
The council's work represents service to the nation, with their primary remuneration being the gratitude of the Zambian people and the positive impact their leadership will bring to the university and medical education in Zambia.
System Normalization
Addressing structural and operational systems
Employment Structures
Stabilizing staffing and HR frameworks
Policy Direction
Providing strategic governance guidance
Excellence Transformation
Building academic and professional excellence
Supporting LMMU's Historic Transformation
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