THE University of Zambia (UNZA) has confirmed that the fire that broke out on Monday evening only affected two student rooms at October Hostel. UNZA management has thanked government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, for its prompt support and commitment to assess the damaged rooms. In a statement, Tuesday, Acting Head of Communication and Marketing Damaseke Chibale said investigations showed that the fire originated from an electrical source during cooking activities. “The University of Zambia (UNZA) Management wishes to inform members of staff, students, stakeholders, and the general public that a fire broke out on the evening of Monday, 20 July 2026, affecting two student rooms in October Hostel, Block 2, Students’ New Residence, at the...