Midlands State University (MSU) executive leadership and the Global Alumni Interim Steering Committee (GAISC) converged at the Gweru Main Campus Senate Room on February 6 2026 to activate a high-level strategic partnership designed to drive institutional growth and national industrialization.
The high-stakes briefing serves as the launchpad for the highly anticipated Alumni Reunion and Business Expo scheduled for March 6, 2026.
Executive Director – International and Alumni Relations, Professor L. Chikoko initiated the dialogue by celebrating the committee’s multifaceted expertise.
Painting a picture of a borderless intellectual collective, Professor Chikoko remarked, “The diversity around this table is one of our greatest strengths; it allows us to look at opportunities and challenges from multiple angles.”
The Vice Chancellor, Professor V. N. Muzvidziwa positioned the University as a relentless engine for progress, noting its expansion into a multi-campus powerhouse with a network exceeding 90,000 graduates.
Articulating the institution’s core philosophy, Professor Muzvidziwa stated, “Our mission is aligned with the National Development Strategy (NDS2) and Education 5.0, focusing on learning & teaching, research, innovation, industrialisation, and community engagement.”
The Vice Chancellor further challenged the alumni to act as “strategic architects” who connect campus-born innovations with international capital.
“Help us strengthen the narrative of #WeAreMSU—a global family united by excellence, innovation, and national commitment,” Professor Muzvidziwa urged.
In response, GAISC Interim President Dr. P. Mutswiri unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at unifying the global diaspora and cementing permanent governance structures.
GAISC Advisor Mr. O. Binha reinforced this commitment, highlighting the alumni’s massive potential to amplify the University’s mission on the world stage.
During a vibrant discussion facilitated by GAISC Vice President Ms. J. Zindaga, the delegation explored how heritage-based innovation can practically manifest the goals of NDS2.
University Librarian, Ms. N.P. Chibanda framed the gathering as a significant pivot toward tangible results rather than mere formality.
Describing the gravity of the partnership, Ms. Chibanda defined the session as a “vital strategic engagement” and called for the immediate translation of ideas into visible action.
The delegation later conducted an extensive tour of the University’s crown jewels, including the Innovation Hub and the MSU National Pathology Research and Diagnostic Centre.
The visit concluded at the MSU Industrial Park, showcasing 25 years of evolution from a traditional lecture-based college to a sophisticated hub of industrial production.
Integrating world-class facilities with its most successful global exports—its alumni—MSU is redefining the role of the modern University as a primary catalyst for Zimbabwe’s economic sovereignty.
As the March 2026 Expo approaches, the university stands poised to transform academic research into a sustainable, industrial reality that will echo for generations.