PARAMOUNT CHIEF CHITIMUKULU, CHIEF SHAIBILA HONOURED WITH PROFESSORSHIPS
November 13, 2026
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Kanyanta Manga II of the Bemba-speaking people and Chief Shaibila Amos Mbulo of the Lala-speaking people in Mkushi have been honoured with prestigious honorary professorships in recognition of their contributions to leadership, governance and community development.
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, whose name is Henry Kanyanta Sosala, was conferred with an Honorary Professorship in Strategic Leadership and Governance, while Chief Shaibila received an Honorary Professorship in Community Development.
The honours were awarded by International Management University Cambodia through Kasama University during a joint second graduation ceremony held at the Urban Hotel in Kasama.
Chief Shaibila was recognised for his extensive professional experience in banking and financial management, which he has used to promote community empowerment and rural development.
His contributions include improving access to clean water, supporting agricultural livelihoods, promoting food security and advocating against early marriages.
The traditional leader has also championed education, particularly for girls, as a means of improving opportunities and living standards in rural communities.
Meanwhile, former Education Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Jobbicks Kalumba, was conferred with an Associate Professorship in Education Leadership, Education Policy and Special Needs Education.
The ceremony was organised by Kasama University College of Health Sciences and Technology under the theme “Innovate with Integrity, Collaborate without Borders.”
It brought together several collaborating institutions, including Nile University of Science and Technology, International Management University Cambodia and Levy Mwanawasa University.
The recognition of the two traditional leaders highlights the important role traditional authorities continue to play in promoting development, education and effective governance in Zambia.