Story by Wellington Makonese
ZIMBABWE’S investment in modern education infrastructure under the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 Model is attracting regional attention, with the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School emerging as a centre for academic collaboration and legal education.
A delegation from the University of Zambia Law School Class of 1975 toured the state-of-the-art facility in Kwekwe on Wednesday, describing it as a milestone in strengthening legal education and promoting regional academic integration.
Commissioned late last year, the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School forms part of the Government’s drive to modernise higher education through the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 Model, which prioritises research, innovation and industrialisation.
The Faculty of Law is expected to enrol its first students in Kwekwe this August.
Midlands State University Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Gift Manyatera said the institution represents a long-term investment in the country’s legal education system.
“This is more than a building; it is an investment in the future of legal education. The faculty opens this August and will provide students with a world-class learning environment that supports research, innovation and industrialisation,” he said.
The visiting delegation included members of the University of Zambia School of Law Class of 1975, where President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa studied law.
Class member Professor Mpanzi Sinjela said the facility highlights the importance of investing in quality educational infrastructure.
“I think this is a remarkable exercise that shows us where we are and where we have to be. Infrastructure is critical,” he said.
Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Honourable Owen Ncube said education remains central to Zimbabwe’s development agenda.
“The Second Republic continues to prioritise education because it is the foundation of national development. Facilities such as this will strengthen research, innovation and partnerships that benefit both Zimbabwe and the region. This facility is befitting President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s name as he champions education and development,” he said.
The delegation also presented a publication titled “Conversations With The Law School Class of 1975”, which chronicles the experiences of classmates who studied alongside President Mnangagwa.
The new law school is expected to strengthen Zimbabwe’s position as a regional destination for legal education, research and academic cooperation.
