ZAMBIA Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) Director General Mercy Ngoma says poor record management by some institutions is slowing down the verification of academic qualifications. And Ngoma says not all foreign qualifications are recognised in Zambia, urging the public to always check whether such qualifications are recognised in the country of origin. Responding on News Diggers’ Mind Your Business Podcast to public complaints about delays in verification, Ngoma explained that foreign qualifications often take longer to verify due to non-responsive countries. She added that the Authority was, however, trying to use embassies to help address such challenges. “I actually understand the concerns, especially for foreign qualifications, it takes a bit of time. That’s why in our Act it says verify within 60...