Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) has honoured its students who emerged first at the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Hackathon, beating competitors from more than 20 universities with innovative Information Technology solutions designed to enhance ZRA’s operations.
The students were recognised during a special appreciation ceremony at the university, where Vice Chancellor Dr Balamurugan Easwaran and Chief Executive Officer Dr Gajendra Singh handed over a token of appreciation to the winning team in recognition of their outstanding achievement and hard work.
The victory highlights the creativity, technical expertise and problem-solving abilities of TAUZ students, who developed innovative IT solutions aimed at addressing operational needs within ZRA.
Speaking during the ceremony, Dr Easwaran congratulated the students for representing the university with distinction and demonstrating how innovation and technology can be used to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Dr Singh also commended the team for their commitment and determination, noting that the achievement reflects the university’s commitment to supporting students to apply their knowledge beyond the classroom.
Registrar Ms Suguna Subbraji and Head of Department, School of Business, Dr Jacqueline Siwale, also congratulated the students on their achievement and encouraged them to continue pursuing innovation and excellence.
One of the students, Nicholas Malama, expressed appreciation to TAUZ for the support provided to the team throughout their journey.
He thanked the university management for recognising their achievement and creating an environment that encouraged students to explore their ideas and develop innovative solutions.
The students’ success at the ZRA Hackathon further demonstrates TAUZ’s commitment to nurturing innovation, technology and practical skills among its students, while providing opportunities for them to compete and excel on national platforms.
