Online Reporter
Fidelis Munyoro
Chief Court Reporter
Renowned legal author and labour law expert, Advocate Caleb Mucheche, has donated over 1 000 law books valued at US$30 000 to various Government departments and institutions.
The generous gesture aims to enhance access to legal knowledge and support the country’s budding legal professionals.
The Midlands State University’s newly established Emmerson Dambudzo Law School emerged as the largest beneficiary, receiving 700 titles vital for building capacity in Zimbabwe’s legal fraternity.
Of the 700 books, 125 have already been delivered through the Law Society of Zimbabwe, with the remaining set to arrive next week.
The Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs also received 300 books focused on labour law, which will be distributed to key sectors including the Ministry itself, the Judicial Service Commission, the Prosecutor-General’s Office, the Attorney-General’s Office, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, the Labour Court, the High Court, and the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare.
Women’s University in Africa (WUA) was another recipient of Adv Mucheche’s generosity, benefiting from a selection of labour law resources.
In a heartfelt letter of appreciation, WUA Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Innovation, Professor Chipo Hungwe, commended the donation, stating:
“Your thoughtful contribution is greatly valued and will enhance our academic resources, particularly for students and lecturers in relevant fields.
“The books will contribute significantly to teaching, learning, and research, while fostering students’ knowledge and understanding of labour law. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to education.”
Speaking in an interview, Adv Mucheche highlighted that his inspiration came from the Government of Zimbabwe’s nation-building philosophy, expressed in the theme “Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo” (A country is built by its people).
“I want to contribute my brick towards building Zimbabwe to greatness,” said Adv Mucheche.
“My message to law students is simple: they are the future paragons and anchors of justice and the legal profession in Zimbabwe. Hard work and relentless dedication, like that of a diligent ‘paterfamilias’, is key because law is not for the faint-hearted.
“Success is 99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspiration. With God, nothing is impossible.”
A legal expert who spoke on the gesture described the donation as a “game-changer” for aspiring legal professionals.
“This act of generosity is a significant milestone for Zimbabwe’s legal education. It ensures that law students and key institutions have better access to critical legal resources, which strengthens the legal system as a whole.”
