By Lastword Musekiwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Chancellor of Great Zimbabwe University, has today presided over the university’s 18th graduation ceremony, where 4,465 students received their degrees.
At least 56% of the graduates were female.
The ceremony saw Masvingo Minister of State and Provincial Affairs, Ezra Chadzamira, graduating with a master’s degree.
Among the graduates was also musician Jonah Moyo, who received an honorary Doctorate degree in Philosophy in Creative and Performing Arts.
Moyo’s music career spans over four decades, beginning in 1975.
Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Professor Rungano Zvobgo highlighted the university’s commitment to social responsibility through its Law School’s law clinic, which provides free legal advice to the less privileged.
Great Zimbabwe University continues to expand its offerings, with plans to introduce a School of Mining inline with the university’s focus on Heritage-Based Education 5.0, which encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. Some students are already engaged in income-generating projects as part of this initiative.