Unicaf University Hosts Emerge-UNAZA Debate Championship

Unicaf University, Zambia proudly hosted the 2026 Emerge-UNAZA National University Debate Championship at its Lusaka campus October 30 & 31. The event brought together eight higher learning institutions and six secondary schools to provide an engaging platform for students to showcase their debating, communication, and critical thinking skills.

The first day of the event featured the university debate competition, which saw the University of Zambia declared as the overall winners. The competition brought together students representing several higher education institutions, including ZCAS, Cavendish University, Eden University, Mulungushi University, NIPA, Copperbelt University and Unicaf University. The Texila American University and the University of Lusaka were also present, offering their support to the initiative.

The high school debate competition took place on the following and final day of the event with students from the Great North Road Academy, Crucible Lusaka School, Munali Girls School, Arakan Barracks Girls and Boys Schools, and Emerge Academy all taking part.

The event proved to be an exciting, well-received initiative, with participants expressing their appreciation for the venue and the hospitality extended by the university throughout the event. Hosting the competition provided Unicaf University with a valuable opportunity to meaningfully engage with students and fellow higher education institutions across the region, further strengthening relationships with key academic stakeholders.