Online Reporter
Online Reporter
Chivi Central Member of Parliament, Cde Exevia Maoneke, has hailed President Mnangagwa for instituting progressive policies that have opened up access to education for Zimbabweans.
Speaking after being capped by President Mnangagwa on Friday for graduating with a Masters in Defence and Security Studies from the Zimbabwe National Defence University, Cde Maoneke said education was the mainstay for development.
The Second Republic has continued to emphasise advanced education and capacity-building, while the country moves toward long-term socio-economic goals, including the aspiration for an upper-middle economy by 2030.
“On behalf of the people of my constituency, I wish to express my profound gratitude to President ED Mnangagwa for the progressive educational policies that have opened the doors of learning to Zimbabweans from all walks of life,” said Cde Maoneke.
“I am equally grateful for the President’s continued encouragement for Zimbabweans to pursue further education and acquire skills that are relevant to the needs of our growing economy.
“His call for citizens to continuously improve themselves is particularly important as we work towards achieving Vision 2030. Education is the foundation upon which national development is built, and by encouraging our young people and adults to pursue higher learning, technical training and lifelong education, the President is helping to create a generation that can confidently take Zimbabwe forward.
“We must embrace these opportunities and ensure that no one is left behind in our national development journey.”
Cde Maoneke is also the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence, Home Affairs, Security Services and War Veterans Affairs, a position that oversees and contributes to policy discussion and scrutiny in areas central to national stability.
He said his latest qualification would strengthen his parliamentary work.
“This qualification is not just a certificate on paper,” he said. “It is an instrument. It strengthens the assignments already on my table, especially in security, defence and home affairs.”
He said he was honoured to match his academic progress with the national call for higher learning.
“I am honoured to align with the President’s call for advanced education as the country moves towards an upper middle economy by 2030,” Cde Maoneke said.
Cde Maoneke is not new to postgraduate study.
He already holds two master’s degrees from the University of Zimbabwe in International Relations and Business Administration.
Even as he celebrated Friday’s graduation, he is still pursuing further academic work, studying for a PhD at Chinhoyi University of Technology.
His PhD research focuses on a framework for building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Zimbabwe, a subject that places enterprise development at the centre of economic resilience and long-term growth.
Beyond academics, Cde Maoneke holds significant responsibilities in Parliament.
“The committee’s mandate requires depth and this degree provides additional impetus to my current assignment,” Cde Maoneke said.
He is also known for an interest in the arts and business mentorship.
“I have a strong liking for the arts and mentorship because leadership is not only about positions; it is about developing other people,” he said.
