COPPERBELT University Students Union president Castrol Mulilo says the reinstatement of meal allowances will improve the students’ welfare in public universities. And in a video that has gone viral on social media, some CBU students are seen celebrating and chanting “Bally, Bally”, after being credited their monthly allowances. In a statement, Friday, Mulilo said it is commendable that President Hakainde Hichilema has delivered on the promise he gave students. “I would love to thank the government on behalf of all students for the reinstatement of meal allowances. For the past four years, students have been facing challenges to have a balanced meal on campus. This has really affected them academically. However, today as we speak we are very much happy...

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