Online Reporter
Today, we gather on the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) grounds to celebrate the achievements of about 3 100 graduands as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.
The event will be officiated by our esteemed Chancellor, President Mnangagwa, who will address the audience and share inspiring words.
This year’s ceremony is themed “Leveraging Heritage-Based Research and Innovation for Consolidation of National Development Milestones,” reflecting our commitment to integrating our rich heritage into modern advancements.
A total of 2,317 students will receive their undergraduate degrees, while 730 will be honoured with postgraduate degrees, bringing the total number of graduates to approximately 3 100.
This marks a slight decrease from last year’s impressive figure of 3 500.
As graduands, parents, and guests arrive, we invite you to join us in this momentous occasion, celebrating dedication, hard work, and the bright futures that lie ahead!
Reporters Walter Nyamukondiwa and Conrad Mupesa, as well as Photographer Believe Nyakudjara are in Chinhoyi and will provide live updates.
Dignitaries arrive for ceremony
Senior Government officials and other dignitaries have arrived at the CUT grounds for this year’s graduation ceremony.
Among notable officials are:
- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Professor Obert Jiri,
- Zanu PF provincial chairman, Cde Mary Mliswa-Chikoka,
- Vice Chancellors of other universities.
- Child President, Lionel Mazarire
Those in attendance are waiting for the arrival of President Mnangagwa for the Academic Procession to enter the main arena.
Meanwhile, Afrofusion musician Mama Africa, Air Force Brass Band, and the CUT Choir are entertaining the guests.
CUT Female graduands dominate ED Chancellor’s Awards
THE School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is expected to see three of its exceptional graduands receiving the prestigious Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Chancellor’s Award this afternoon.
These are among the five recipients whose hard work and innovation have truly shone.
Out of the five, four are female.
First up is Rumbidzai Chiduku, who is set to graduate with a First Class Honours Degree in Animal Production and Technology, thanks to her incredibly impressive innovation project.
Joining her are Tadiwanashe Maveneke and Kelvin Simbarashe Chiuta, both graduating with the Honours Degree in Crop Science and Technology.
The other two are Thandeka Solomy Chipfupi, who earned her Honours Degree in Hospitality and Tourism, and Tanatswa Kim Chinemaringa, a talented graduand in Material Science and Engineering.
President arrives for graduation ceremony
President Mnangagwa, who is the Chancellor of all State universities, has arrived at the CUT grounds for the institution’s 21st graduation ceremony.
He was accompanied by Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister, Dr Frederick Shava and Mashonaland West Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Marian Chombo, who is a PHD candidate at the same institution.
The President was welcomed at the sports pavilion by the academic procession, provincial JOC members, Government and Zanu PF officials.
Conferment of degrees begin
