DAPP Mkushi College of Education and Malcolm Moffat College of Education held their Graduation Ceremony on 29th May 2026 in Serenje District, bringing together graduates, parents, education stakeholders, cooperating partners, and community members to celebrate another milestone in teacher education. The event saw 25 diploma graduates complete a three-year Diploma in Primary School Teaching.

Speaking during the ceremony, Reverend Canon James Phiri, General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Zambia, commended DAPP Mkushi College of Education for its approach to teacher training.

“DAPP Mkushi College of Education is training teachers through teaching practice, community engagement, educational tours, research, leadership responsibilities, and digital learning. This approach helps student teachers understand the realities of the communities where they will serve and prepares them to support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Through these experiences, they learn to work with parents, community members, and local leaders, apply knowledge in real-life situations, and respond to the needs of learners wherever they are posted,” he said.

He noted that the college equips future teachers with skills to work closely with parents, community members, and local leaders while encouraging independent learning through research and practical experiences.

Representing the Vice Chancellor of the University of Zambia, Professor Austin Mumba Cheyeka, congratulated the graduates. He encouraged them to use their knowledge, skills, and values to support learners and contribute to national development.

“You are joining a profession that shapes the future of our children and our nation. The knowledge, skills, and values you have gained during your training will help you guide learners and contribute to national development. As teachers, you will do more than teach subjects in the classroom. You will help children discover their abilities, build confidence, develop character, and prepare for life," he said.

"The communities where you will serve will look to you for guidance, leadership, and support. The work you do each day will influence not only the learners in front of you but also the future of their families, communities, and the country. Use the training you have received to create learning opportunities for every child and help build a society where education opens doors for all,” he added.

DAPP Zambia Director of Programmes, Mwansa Katunga, highlighted the college’s contribution to teacher education, noting that since 2012, DAPP Mkushi College of Education has trained 485 teachers and most of them are serving in schools across Zambia. As DAPP Zambia marks 40 years of working with communities, he encouraged graduates to use their training to serve learners and communities wherever they are needed.

The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of the graduates and the continued partnership between DAPP Mkushi College of Education, the University of Zambia, the Ministry of Education, the Council of Churches in Zambia, DAPP Zambia, and other cooperating partners in strengthening teacher education and expanding access to education across Zambia.