MASVINGO Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Ezra Chadzamira has urged university students to embrace innovation to drive economic development in the country.
Chadzamira said this on Friday, while giving a special lecture at the Reformed Church University in Masvingo.
“The world we live in is rapidly evolving economically, technologically, socially and politically,” he said.
“The challenges we face from climate change to economic inequality are complex and interconnected.
“However, with these challenges come enormous opportunities for innovation, creativity and progress.”
He urged the students to transform their innovation and research into tangible business solutions to drive economic growth.
“As university students, you should embrace the spirit of innovation and collaboration,” Chadzamira said.
“A knowledge-based society thrives on innovation, critical thinking and relentless pursuit of learning.”
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He hailed Great Zimbabwe University for coming up with an innovation hub.
“Your dedication to studies, your engagement with new ideas and your ability to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of information are the very foundation upon which this pillar of our national inspiration will be built,” he said.
“At Masvingo Polytechnic College, students have formed business consortia, where a wide range of products such as purified mineral water are being sold.”
