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Belindah Chikandiwa
Herald Correspondent
THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe and the National University of Science and Technology have formalised a transformative partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework for building a robust, skilled, and globally competitive capital market ecosystem.
The agreement, signed at SECZim’s new offices, mandates the co-creation of curricula, the setting of professional standards, and the establishment of the Zimbabwe Capital Market Institute as a centre of excellence.
In her address, SECZim acting chief executive, Mrs Grace Berejena, described the collaboration as a “visionary step” towards cultivating a generation of ethically-grounded and technically-skilled professionals needed to propel the market’s future.
“We seek to bridge the gap between theory and practice, creating pathways for students, researchers and professionals to engage directly with market realities,” she stated.
NUST pro-vice chancellor for innovation and business development, Professor William Goriwondo, underscored the commitment to global benchmarks.
“We reaffirm the importance of co-developing curricula that directly address the skills required . . . and benchmarking our programmes against global standards so that Zimbabwean professionals are equipped with internationally recognised qualifications,” Prof Goriwondo said.
He linked the partnership to national competitiveness, adding, “A core objective is to benchmark our programmes against international standards.
“This will equip Zimbabwean capital market professionals with qualifications that are recognised across borders, enabling them to confidently operate in regional and global financial markets.”
SECZIm acting director of policy and market development, Mr Farai Mpofu said: “This collaboration aligns two national priorities.”
He highlighted that financial deepening a key pillar of the National Development Strategy and strengthening inclusive economic growth were central to achieving Vision 2030.
“Moving from primary commodities to a diversified value-added economy, where science, technology, innovation and human capital play a key role.
