Zimbabwe’s development ambitions need a stronger research system

This is not simply a question of how much money is allocated to universities or whether individual researchers receive grants
By John Laisani Aug. 20, 2026

Econet targets SA returnees in job creation thrust

“We are looking at various projects aimed primarily at creating even temporary jobs,” Mboweni said. 
By Boitumelo Makhurane Aug. 17, 2026

Kadoma gets first technical college

For decades, students seeking technical qualifications were forced to travel to Harare, Gweru or Bulawayo.
By Azriel Chimeno Aug. 16, 2026

Bulawayo Polytechnic graduates 4000 as government pushes STEM, rural industrialisation drive

Shava said enrolment at the polytechnic had risen to 6,588 students, with 4,387 studying STEM-related disciplines.
By Valentine Maya Aug. 16, 2026

HIT, SIPRON partner to advance industrial automation

SIPRON chief business development officer Borčin Pavol said the company was attracted to HIT by its practical approach to technology development and student training.
By Donald Nyandoro Aug. 14, 2026

Rethinking Zim’s immigration policy: Aligning investor visas with economic transformation

For decades, policy discussions have focused on improving the ease of doing business, increasing investor confidence and marketing the country's abundant natural resources.
By John Laisani Aug. 12, 2026

MP vows to turn education into development for Chivi Central

“For me, education is not about collecting degrees. It is about acquiring knowledge that can be translated into development and changing people's lives,” Maoneke said.
By Takemore Mazuruse Aug. 9, 2026

Varsity students booted out for Zanu PF event

Zanu PF is set to hold its 23rd annual conference at CUT, and the party’s advance teams, including security personnel, have started arriving at the university.
By Nunurai Jena Aug. 9, 2026

China’s domestic DUV lithography breakthrough: Lessons of technological self-reliance for Africa and the Global South

While most core subsystems of China’s new equipment are localised, a small share of critical components still rely on foreign suppliers.
By Saxon Zvina Aug. 4, 2026