Learn about our Team

This is the executive arm of the Network and is responsible for decision making in between the meetings of the General Assembly. The Executive Committee shall be elected by the General Assembly.

The Structure

The General Assembly is the highest decision making body of the Network. It consists of the Full and Associate members of the Network.  However, it is only the Full members who can vote. The General Assembly is responsible for the control and governance of the Network with powers the following powers:

  • election of Executive Committee members;
  • consideration and adoption of reports from the Executive Committee;
  • determination and adoption of the annual fees and any other contributions to be paid by Members;
  • appointment of the external auditors;
  • taking decisions necessary for the efficient operation of the Network;
  • expulsion and suspension of members on the recommendation of the Executive Committee; and
  • amendment of the Constitution.

The General Assembly meets once every two years. Special meetings of the General Assembly may be convened by the President or on written request of one third of the Full Members to address urgent matters

SAQAN President

Prof. Stephen Simukanga

Prof. Stephen Simukanga

The President

Director General for the Higher Education Authority in Zambia

Dr Litsabako Ntoi

Dr Litsabako Ntoi

The Vice President

Chief Executive of Council on Higher Education Lesotho

Dr Whifield Green

Dr Whifield Green

Treasurer

CEO of Council on Higher Education South Africa

Dr. Hardson Kwandayi

Dr. Hardson Kwandayi

EXCO member

Director: Academic & Institutional Audits; Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education

Dr. Ambumulire Phiri

Dr. Ambumulire Phiri

EXCO Member

CEO of National Council for Higher Education Malawi

Prof Carlos Mataruca

Prof Carlos Mataruca

EXCO Member

Director de External Evaluation in CNAQ Mozambique

Ms Sylvia Demas

Ms Sylvia Demas

The Executive Secretary

Acting Executive Director of Namibian Council for Higher Education

The Secretariat

The Secretariat according to the Constitution is responsible for administration and management of the Network. Its role is mainly to support the Executive Committee’s administrative, research, consultancy, and the general day to day work of the Network. The Secretariat shall be headed by the Executive Secretary, assisted by the Coordinator, Ms Bertha Njembo; Education Officer, Ms Victoria Verner, and the Finance Officer, Ms Hendrina Muteka

Bertha Njembo

Bertha Njembo

Coordinator (Secretariat)
Victoria Verner

Victoria Verner

Education Officer(Secretariat)
Hendrina Muteka

Hendrina Muteka

Finance Officer (Secretariat)

Welcome! This is our dedicated Team. Did we say that we would love to work with you? So dont be shy, get in touch!