Brian Mushimba, Ph.D.
@HonMushimba
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It’s done ✅
Ndola Energy has restarted pumping into the national grid as of today. Next, addition of 200MWs of Solar PV, with the first 50MWs to be injected into the Bwana Mkubwa substation within 8months upon signing agreements. We are part of the solutions.
#EndPowerCrisis
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Let me introduce you to the best graduating student in Mechanical Engineering from CBU. And guess what? She is from Kankoyo! So proud of her at so many levels. Well done Madam Engineer Abigail Mwape Chibambo. Keep flying the flag high as you enter the industry 💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾
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Exactly 20yrs ago, a poor boy from the compounds of kankoyo graduated with his first degree in engineering from the University of Arizona in USA. Life changed. The stranglehold of poverty over my family broken. How u start should not dictate how u live and finish. Be inspired. 🙏🏾
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1st pic is my childhood. 2nd pic my 1st house I bought in USA (Atlanta) in 2001. I sat my wife down after that purchase, full of emotions, told her "I had arrived & ready to die". After she allowed my emotions to settle, looked me in my eyes & said "u now set new & higher goals!"
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Just for clarity, all students in public universities that have been allowed to attend classes, be lectured, take CAs, whether registered or not,should be allowed to write their finals exams. I would support withholding their results until they pay than deny them to sit for exams
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After extensive consultations, I’m glad to announce the re-opening of CBU on 19th August.This olive branch by govt speaks volumes on the priority it places on quality education and must be commended. We urge our students to take advantage/be at their best.Good luck in your exams!
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Tomorrow at 10am in the ministry conference room, we shall hold a press briefing on the phased re-opening of our colleges and universities.
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Extremely humbled and privileged to have served at MTC the last three years. I welcome the new challenge as I move to higher education. Among many pressing and immediate interventions, Re-opening CBU is a priority.
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Mable Musabi, best graduating student in civil engineering at CBU. This is highly commendable & congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 young lady. U have done us proud. When they thought it was not possible, you showed them how it can get done and you did it; inspiring many along the way👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾
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I took on this role late last year but the company officially announced my joining them today & I’m sharing here with you. My mandate: to develop innovative energy solutions across africa especially captive power solutions for the mining sector in the Copperbelt region of Africa.
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RIP.....glad u had a special send off by the CBU student community.
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Allow me to celebrate UNZA. In 2016, was ranked 55 among African universities. By 2018, it improved marginally to 49. In the last year, it has achieved a major jump in ranking to 18! We want to be a top 10 African University & we are on our way there. Congratulations UNZA👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾🙏🏾
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As one of four Government interventions in stemming the ongoing power deficits, Ndola Energy, a Zambian Independent Power Producer, will fire its power plant today adding the much needed 105MWs to the national grid.
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As announced at the press briefing on re-opening CBU, I was clear there would be a surcharge against all students towards the damage caused to public and private property during the riot. I’m in isoka on duty and hearing exorbitant charges from CBU. Will engage them shortly.
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It’s good to note that all registered students at UNZA will be allowed to sit for their final exams. The uncertainty has been addressed. Good luck in those exams!
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I have been alerted that UNZA and one of its researcher Dr Sichilalu have developed a prototype that converts waste tyres/plastics into biofuels. Incredible feat that must be celebrated.Industry and research institutions such as UNZA must constantly collaborate and find solutions
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Today, the higher education community celebrates the brilliance of Dhruv Darji. He becomes the first UNZA student under the GPA system to score a distinction while acquiring the Degree in Human Biology. Our future doctor has made us very proud. Congrats Dhruv! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Last week, I handed in my diplomatic passport to revert to my ordinary passport. What an honor it has been to serve my country as a Cabinet minister & MP for 5yrs. A boy from kankoyo is not supppsed to dream this big! I step away with a heart full of humility & gratitude 🙏🏾.
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The dollar is under pressure from the Kwacha. The bureaus have abundance of $$$ and barely any kwacha. This should help the appreciation of the Kwacha in the short term. The markets are responding to our admirable democratic tenets.
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I have repeated myself today that covid is not blowing over; holding things back waiting for covid to blow over is not smart. Universities must conduct the virtual graduations for all that have graduated and allow them to pick up their degrees and start looking for work.
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Today, I took up the office at MHE when my predecessor handed over the office this morning.I realized what a mammoth task we have at our hands and how delicate the ministry can be.We shall build on the successes left behind and inject our new thinking& initiatives;so help me God.
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Research at UNZA has found that a local tree referred to as “sausage tree” can increase male hormones in the female fish, drastically increasing its muscle weight and productivity, shorten period to market. Welcome research to address our current fish deficit.Thank u UNZA. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Today, 45yrs ago, at Ronald Ross Hospital in Mufulira, I was born! Shortly, I was “stolen” and for the next 24hrs my parents searched that hospital from top to down. Eventually they found me being breast fed by my “new” mum. I was taken back and the rest is history as they say.
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By the way, this picture I took from my new office in Dubai. God is Great 🙏🏿.
#NewBeginnings
#EnergyDevelopment
#CleanEnergy
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Owen Mwale, recently completed grade 12,had some of the best results (7 points in best six subjects); trading in charcoal to raise money for university. Has applied to CBU (2020 intake) to study medicine. The parallel with my life. Cheering u on👏🏾👏🏾. CBU will be honored to have u
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Been invited to commission inventions from our two premier universities. CBU has developed a prototype for a "walk in full body sanitizer" of tomorrow. UNZA has developed a prototype for a ventilator with locally sourced materials ready for mass production. Call answered..👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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I'm humbled & look forward to this new challenge 🙏🏾.
Former Minister of Higher Education and immediate past Kankoyo MP Dr. Brian
@HonMushimba
has been hired by a Canadian company to run its energy operations.
Dr. Mushimba is an engineer by profession.
He has already moved to Montreal and reported for work.
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Next week, I start my meetings with all public university management, councils and unions. This will signal my start of continuous dialogue with stakeholders in our public universities as we find solutions and interventions that stand in the way of quality education for ALL.
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Cautious phased re-opening of colleges & universities starting June 8th; final year students only while observing all covid 19 measures. Later, after satisfied that we are not at risk of exposing students to covid, consider others. Distance & online learning continues for others.
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Congratulations to the Zambian national pollocrosse team for their splendid performance in Australia and finishing among the top 4 teams in the world 🎉🎊🎈💪🏾
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Last saw this guy after ZCCM/Form six program at Mpelembe in the early 90s. We were sent to USA to train as engineers. He turned out to be a brilliant mining engineer there. Then I bump into him in Lusaka yesterday! He is back with kobold metals as their chief Mining Engineer 🙌🏿.
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Student leaders paid a courtesy call on me yesterday. Always a pleasure to listen to them & incorporate their feedback in decisions about the student welfare in universities & colleges. I always say the future is bright; these young people are thoughtful and smart. Keep it up!
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It was too short but managed to satisfy all my Zambian cravings 😊. Until next time, Zambia 🇿🇲 you are truly missed!
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We welcome our students back to CBU. On this new page, let it be based on individual and collective accountability, tolerance, dialogue and respect for the greater cause of knowledge-seeking that u are on. As intellectuals, I look forward to uplifting the image of CBU together.
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Of the 35,000 students we desired to put on bursaries in 2019, only 50% were given bursaries for the same money. It means universities have hiked fees at a pace govt can’t keep up with. We must start discussing lowering these fees & making university education accessible to more!
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Today, I dropped off my son to start his university journey. U just hope u taught him enough to navigate life out of your watchful eyes 🤷🏿♂️
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Congratulations Mr President-Elect
@HHichilema
. You have taught us patience, resilience and drive when one is pursuing something more important than them. Shall pray for you as you take on this mammoth task because we need you to be success for all of us.
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KK, our founding father, Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. A well deserved nomination and a bit late. I hope he wins it. Revered him for many years due the love for country that he openly exhibited while he served.
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Trying my hand at small scale farming. Have convinced myself that I will only eat that which I grow in the year 2020; that that may be cheaper, fresher & healthier. Wish me luck. Hope we can all somehow supplement our city living with some produce from some garden in our backyard
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Going thru the formal processes of handing over my old office and also being handed the new office. Once this concludes, we start our new journey in MHE and promise to listen more, extensively consult, engage all stakeholders and build consensus on the future of higher education.
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Successful kidney transplant at UTH. This is good news to those afflicted and waiting their turn for a transplant. Good job UTH 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Spent the whole day at CBU today. Toured new hostels being constructed that will provide additional 6,000 bed spaces & the graduate school. Engaged all stakeholders from management to unions as we speak to pillar 4 of 7NDP and vision 2030 as espoused by this PF Govt. God bless.
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So proud of the democcracy that we enjoy as a country! That many of us can go out & express our opinions at the ballot & have the patience to wait for results.
#OneZambiaOneNation
#UnitedZambia
#EndingPovertyinOurLifeTime
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All the students that applied & qualified for govt loans at Mulungushi university have been awarded by Govt. Congrats & wish you much success in this empowering journey of seeking knowledge that u embark on this month. Stay focussed; let transformation begin.The future is yours!
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Incredibly proud of this young man. He had one job to do-run the hell out of that race & repackage your odds in life 🤷🏿♂️. He did. Now several USA universities have come knocking & given him scholarships. He chose Baylor University in Texas. Life changing stuff. Just so proud 👏🏿🙌🏿
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Covid is back and more deadly 😭😭😭. Please stay home, mask up, if you must be out. Avoid any manner of crowds & gatherings. Those with underlying health conditions extremely at risk (asthma, BP, sugar, etc). Please heed the call. 🙏🏾
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The new office! This is a thermal power plant. We recently reconfigured it, upgraded it and was able to get a few extra megawatts onto the grid. We celebrated the milestone yesterday.
#ZambiaKuChalo
#CleanBurningNaturalGas
#BaseloadPlant
#EngineeringRocks
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All schools, colleges and universities to go on recess starting this Friday as a precautionary measure against covid 19. Re-opening will be communicated later once the risk to our learners is eliminated.
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Just received 138 scholarships for our students to go study in Russia from the Russian ambassador. Requested that the quota be increased moving forward because the demand is extremely high for such scholarships. Thank you Russia...
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All students that applied for sponsorship to attend chalimbana, Kwame Nkrumah and Copperbelt Universities and met criteria have all been awarded.
Congratulations to all & Good luck!
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Change is the only constant. If u resist it, it runs u over. In embracing the new normal, let's accept things may not go back to the way they used to be, let's see opportunities to do things differently and probably more efficiently and better....
#E
-Learning.
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Today, 22yrs ago, at 24yrs old and final year of university, I became a parent. It's been a beautiful and delicate time attempting to raise children because so many variables factor into who they eventually become. Happy birthday Brian Jr!
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ZRA collaborates with CBU to develop an online tax system, saving the country millions of dollars in the process. Commercialization of R&D from universities and solving local problems with local solutions we support whole heartedly. Good job ZRA/CBU!
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) value chain contract/MOU signed with DRC. This must be commended. Between the two, we host the bulk of raw materials needed in EVs. Lets leverage appropriately. Smart move.
#StrategicPositioning
#SustainableFuture
#AsanteSana
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If you don't know what this is, please call me Uncle Brian or bashikulu from today onwards 🙈🤣🤣
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Qualifications & accreditation of degrees & universities will soon be online for citizens and potential employers to check who has what legitimate qualification from which legitimate university. We Say no to quack universities and quack qualifications
@ZAQA_Zambia
@heazambia
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Congratulations UNZA on your virtual graduation today. We look forward to the next virtual graduation and allow our graduates to pick up their degrees and start their next phase of life. Once again, congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Proposed education system realignment:
Primary education- 6yrs
O levels - 4yrs
A levels - 2yrs
Bachelors & Honors degree - 4yrs
Masters degree (Honors degree as prerequisite) - 2yrs
PhD (Masters degree as prerequisite) - 3yrs
Spearheading govt's desire to educate the nation!
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Last year, my wife and I put back almost 200 kids into school in my constituency at a cost of k236,000. This year, with government lowering school fees to k300 per term, our resource envelope will stretch that much more and educate more of our youths in need. Thank you GRZ.
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On this day, five years ago, with my father, arriving for the official opening of parliament. A kid who grew up in the compounds of kankoyo, against all odds, becoming their representative. Such an honor 🙏🏾.
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CBU student Loans awarded for 2019/2020 academic year:
62.4% of applicants awarded loans
32.2% of awarded are females
67.5% of awarded are males
0.3% disabled
60% of loans awarded in STEM
40% non science programs
Good luck & we wish you all the best as you pursue higher edu.
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Attending the Mining & Energy Conference, Maputo, Mozambique 🇲🇿.
Speaking later on the effective & efficient deployment of energy infrastructure in the Sub Sahara African region to end energy poverty.
#EnergyTransition
#BaseloadPower
#RenewableEnergy
#GLAE
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TBT....tenze bantu 🤣🤣🤣. University days back in 1996.
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Good news to our college applicants! All those that finished grade 12 between 2016 and 2019 & applied for govt bursary have been awarded at 100%. Congratulations & wish you much success in this knowledge & skills acquisition journey. Study hard & make us proud.
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More good news from the medical field in Zambia - multiple successful brain surgeries conducted by UTH/Maina Soko Hospitals 🙌🏾. This is building on successful kidney transplant recently. They deserve all the accolades for such groundbreaking medical interventions 👏🏾👏🏾. Good job🤝🏽
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Let's not be stupid with covid 19. It's real, it's around and it's dangerous. Adhere to published measures and allow science based decisions on reopening the economy. Your safety is our priority. Stay safe.
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Universities, researchers & scientists; this is your time to stand up strongly, boldly & raise your hand. MoH is putting out fires. Solutions, vaccines, cures will come from u in your labs while studying this pandemic. Be relevant. Be creative. Come up with answers to this thing.
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Interacted with students at CBU on Friday and had lunch with them. So important to sit and dialogue with the students and listen to their experiences at campus. It was a good platform for us.
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I was never under any illusion it would be easy. Nothing that is worth fighting for is easy. My joining politics to serve, I knew stones would be thrown at me & my family. It still hurts when innocent people are drawn into nonsense and pettiness of this level. Lord have mercy 🙏🏾
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All those that applied for loans to attend kapasa makasa university have been awarded. Let’s celebrate this small win.The target this year is to internally grow the envelope and award all those that will apply to study at our universities.Educated citizenry is a productive one.
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She was the best graduating student in mechanical engineering & from my constituency. The opportunity to discuss career options after graduation was cherished. Symbolic passing of the ladder so others climb on it 🙏🏾👍🏾👌🏾. So proud of her!
#GirlChild
#GirlsInSTEM
#EngineeringRocks
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20 yrs ago today, George Bush asked the USA govt to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS on the African continent. So far, 25m lives saved. 20m people living with HIV are on treatment. 5.5m babies born from positive mothers are virus free. Today, we recognize & thank George Bush 🙌🏿🙏🏿.
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It’s true there is lawlessness by mini-buses, taxis and drivers on our roads. They stop anyhow. Unruly cadres extort money out of people and this sector. Realizing the depth of the issues, I have called for a meeting with Hon Kampyongo and Vincent Mwale for a permanent solution.
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A new mall has been completed in mufulira district domiciled in kankoyo Constituency. Excited at the economic activities the construction brought into kankoyo. The operations have brought much needed jobs. Yes tulebyalapo no lunsonga 🙈
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September 14th to 28th, in the context of the new normal and while adhering to all public health measures on Covid 19, we re-open our colleges and universities. Welcome my students!
#SONA
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Launched the online qualifications verification system at ZAQA today (QMIS & E-certificate).The system has been designed by our own CBU! Employers please verify qualifications on files of your employees. It's easy and online.
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My PhD journey at UNZA taught me patience, resilience, ability to handle mental fatigue, demanding lecturers/supervisors & examiners. The degree was the hardest & they reminded me it's a terminal degree & therefore not a walk in the park. Glad my scholarly works are being cited.
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You touched many lives thru your career of choice; you inspired and showed courage while fighting a deadly disease. You will be missed. Go well King T’Challa.
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My initiation into the world of Electric Vehicles (EVs) by my employer. The experience has been interesting 👌🏾.
I charge it over night and drive it during the day. No more stopping for petrol.
We must definitely embrace new technology. Its fun driving this one 👍🏾.
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Today, a 1st year unza student walked to my office & gifted me this portrait in recognition of my hardwork that inspires him, he says. I'm thankful for your thoughtful gift. I will hang it in my office as a reminder that our efforts do get noticed. Good luck in your first year.
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