Cavendish University Zambia Council and Management are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Freeborn Isaac Kibombwe as Acting Director, Postgraduate Studies and Research, effective 01 October 2026.
A former Catholic Priest, Dr. Kibombwe has served in parish ministry across Zambia (notably in the Western Province), the United States, and South Africa. Throughout his ministry, he held significant leadership roles at local, regional, continental, and international levels. Among his key achievements was serving as the point person and founding Director of Radio Liseli in Mongu (2001–2006; 2009–2011). He was also elected Delegation Superior for the Oblates in Zambia for two consecutive terms (2011–2017). Following his term, he served as Senior Lecturer at St. Joseph’s Theological Institute in South Africa (2018–2022), while simultaneously holding an appointment as Chairperson for the Cluster of Universities Sub-Committee for Research and Publications and Honorary Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
An active scholar, Dr. Kibombwe has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and edited books both locally and internationally. He authored Banabahesu: Reflections of Bishop Paul Duffy (2011) and is currently finalizing an edited volume titled The Catholic Church’s Best Kept Media Secret! (a survey of Catholic Church documents on media from 1936 to 2026), scheduled for launch early next year.
Dr. Kibombwe holds a Doctorate in Pastoral Theology and Communications (Oblate School of Theology, USA), a Master of Communication Arts with Distinction (University of the Incarnate Word, USA), a Master of Divinity in Theology (Oblate School of Theology, USA), a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy (Cum Laude, Pontifical Urban University, Rome), a Diploma in Religious and Social Communication (Center for Media Research Institute, France), and a Diploma in Accounts and Bookkeeping (UK).
We encourage everyone across the University and our stakeholder network to rally behind Dr. Kibombwe in his new role.
DR. OVERS M. M. BANDA
CHAIRMAN TO THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
