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Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter
BUSINESS leader, author and philanthropist Dr Divine Simbi Ndhlukula has been appointed Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa (WUA) as it marked its 21st graduation ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, the University’s Board of Trustees, members of the University community, and invited dignitaries. The occasion celebrated 21 years of progress since that first graduation ceremony, described as the University’s “coming of age”, a milestone of maturity, strength, and endurance.
Founded in 2002 by Professor C. Hope Sadza and Dr Fay Chung, the Women’s University in Africa was established to expand access to higher education, particularly for women, and to address gender disparity while fostering equality in line with its founding vision.
In her acceptance remarks, Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula reflected on the significance of the moment
“This is a moment of reflection and gratitude. I am thankful for the warmth and recognition from the Women’s University in Africa community; 21 years marks a coming of age, a milestone of maturity, strength, and endurance.
The University has created countless memories, made a lasting impact, overcome challenges, and I am honoured to now be part of that journey as Chancellor.”
The University noted that Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula was appointed to this role in recognition of her outstanding achievements in business, her community leadership, and her philanthropic work across Zimbabwe and beyond.
As the founder of SECURICO Security Services, she has built one of the country’s most successful enterprises, breaking barriers in a male dominated industry while creating employment for thousands. Beyond business, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives focused on empowering women, mentoring young leaders, environmental sustainability, education and social development.
Her track record as a champion for gender equality and women’s empowerment aligns closely with the University’s mandate of reducing gender disparity and fostering equality in higher education.
Her appointment signals a strengthening of WUA’s mission to inspire future generations of women to lead and thrive in all sectors of society. The Women’s University in Africa continues to pursue its mandate guided by its vision to be the best university in relation to the promotion of gender equity and equality in higher education.
Its mission is to reduce gender disparity by providing gender-sensitive and socially responsible education and research skills training, with the overarching goal to transform WUA into a modern, effective and significant higher education institution that efficiently delivers its mandate.
