Online Reporter
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe law graduates have been called upon to uphold integrity, embrace innovation and drive justice for Vision 2023.
The call was made by the Prosecutor-General Justice Loyce Matanda-Moyo, in a speech read on her behalf by the acting Deputy-Prosecutor General Mr Justin Uladi at the 44th University of Zimbabwe graduation ceremony last week.
President Mnangagwa officiated at the ceremony where he capped 6 918 graduands, of whom 491 were from the Faculty of Law.
Justice Matanda-Moyo congratulated the graduates on their remarkable achievement, reminding them that a law degree is more than a certificate, instead, it is a sacred trust and a lifelong responsibility to uphold justice, defend constitutional values, and serve society with integrity.
“Guard their integrity, avoid shortcuts, unethical conduct and the temptation to sacrifice principle for money or convenience. Losing a case honestly is far better than winning it through corruption,” said PG Matanda-Moyo.
She urged the graduands to leverage technology responsibly, telling them to embrace Al and digital tools but always fact-check and apply critical thinking as misuse of technology can permanently damage reputations.
Be guardians of justice, said PG Matanda-Moyo, adding that the law must remain a living tool for justice, not a dusty ornament.
She further encouraged undergraduates to apply classroom knowledge in real world practice, while calling on Masters and PhD graduates to become reformers and thought leaders, using their research to shape national policies and advance Vision 2030 through the Education 5.0 philosophy.
Closing her address, PG Matanda-Moyo reminded graduates that the profession is not just about prestige or money.
“Chase wisdom and integrity, and the dollar will chase you. Rise to become a generation of ethical, innovative, and solution-driven legal minds who will leave a lasting legacy of fairness, justice, and progress for Zimbabwe,” said PG Matanda-Moyo.
