THE Higher Education Authority (HEA) says it is in the process of establishing a centralised student database to support the needs of the labour market and the requirements of a 24/7 economy. The Authority also says that apart from the University of Zambia, the ranking of universities in the country is concerning. Speaking during a virtual meeting with principal officers of higher education institutions, Wednesday, HEA Director General Professor Kazhila Chinsembu said universities must reposition themselves to convert knowledge into goods and services and help the country grow its GDP. “Higher education must serve a higher purpose in our society. We cannot leave the important role of higher education to the whims of artificial intelligence, cynicism, and podcast propaganda. We...