Sidumisile Mabena
Nqobile Bhebhe
THE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has declared its readiness to play a leading role in the industrial revival of Bulawayo, positioning itself as a strategic partner in restoring the city’s status as Zimbabwe’s manufacturing powerhouse.
Speaking at a high-level academia-industry engagement held in Bulawayo today, NUST Council chairperson Professor Lindiwe Majeje Sibanda said the institution was committed to driving transformation from within the city and working closely with industry to unlock new growth opportunities.
The engagement is running under the theme: “Aligning the 2026 Budget with National Development Strategy 2 for Inclusive Growth and Vision 2030.”
Prof Sibanda said Bulawayo’s legacy as a city of industry and resilience provided a strong foundation for renewed growth.
“Bulawayo must position itself as a hub of industrial revival, a center for advanced manufa
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