The Kamwala Secondary School, also known as The Kamwala High School (previously known as Prince Philip High School) is a high school located in

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History

During

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n times, the school was known as Prince Philip Secondary School, and was the only school for

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students. At the time, its hostels (dormitories) were some of the highest buildings in the city. It has since developed into a multiracial, multicultural school, with

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, and

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students.

Notable alumni

* Professor Sir

Alimuddin Zumla Sir Alimuddin Zumla, , FRCP, FRCPath, FRSB (born 15 May 1955) is a British-Zambian professor of infectious diseases and international health at University College London Medical School. He specialises in infectious and tropical diseases, clin ...

, London-based professor of medicine
Ljubomir Sindžirević
Serbia, graduated Civil Engineer, well known for his career in Project Management, Project Planning, strong ties with Primavera software, worked in Shell, United Nations University of Peace, WorleyParsons, Fluor Daniel, PDO (Oman), Lukoil, Union Engineering etc. Born on 10 July 1953. Studied in Kamwala (then Prince Philip) Secondary School from 27 July 1968 till 20 July 1969. Currently living in Muscat, Oman (April 2020).

References

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