GWERU, 13 February 2026 — Fifty-two (52) educators are now equipped to spearhead Zimbabwe’s technological revolution following a graduation ceremony at Midlands State University.
The Faculty of Education presented certificates to the cohort at the Graduate School of Business Leadership Hall after they completed intensive short courses in coding, robotics, and cookery.
The ceremony marks a strategic expansion of the University’s mandate to modernise national pedagogy through practical, future-ready skills.
University leadership, facilitators, and regional educators attended the event to witness the certification of the 52 pioneers.
Executive Dean Dr. Anna Moyo delivered a keynote address that framed the certificates as tools for immediate classroom transformation.
“I call on you to become ambassadors of innovation by taking the skills you’ve acquired back to your schools and communities,” Dr. Moyo said.
She challenged the graduates to use their new technical expertise to create learner-centred experiences that breathe life into traditional subjects like mathematics and history.
The dean also emphasised the importance of maintaining a strong national identity while embracing global technological trends.
“Remain rooted in our national culture,” Dr. Moyo said, urging the cohort to use technology to tell Zimbabwean stories and solve local challenges.
A primary school teacher from Gokwe, speaking on behalf of the graduates, said the training has fundamentally altered their approach to instruction.
“This training has opened my eyes to new ways of teaching,” the teacher said.
The graduate expressed an eagerness to introduce pupils to the world of programming, proving that any student can become a creator.
“It feels good to be part of something that is shaping the future,” the teacher added.
Distinguished academics Dr. S. S. Mashingaidze, Dr. L. Chitanana, and Dr. T. Usai graced the occasion, signifying the University’s high-level commitment to the programme.
The event featured a series of technical demonstrations and academic speeches, concluding with a vote of thanks from a program participant.
The newly certified educators join an elite network of professionals tasked with inspiring the next generation of Zimbabwean innovators.
Fostering these high-tech competencies, Midlands State University continues to position itself at the vanguard of higher education.
This initiative directly supports the African Union Agenda 2063, specifically the aspiration for a “skills revolution” underpinned by science, technology, and innovation.
As MSU moves toward the 2030 national vision, it remains the primary engine for developing the human capital required for a prosperous, digitally integrated Africa.