Story by Wellington Makonese
THE Construction of the Emmerson Mnangagwa Campus in Kwekwe is progressing steadily as part of Midlands State University’s multi-campus strategy, which aims to provide modern infrastructure to support enhanced education.
Progress continues on the construction of the MSU multi-campus facility in Kwekwe, which will host three faculties, including the Emmerson Mnangagwa Law School, as the Second Republic accelerates efforts to modernise infrastructure while advancing Education 5.0.
This development aligns with the government’s commitment to ensure no region is left behind in the pursuit of national development.
“The ED Mnangagwa Campus is being constructed in honour of the President on a 229-hectare site, and we know it will boost the local economy. It will include a Faculty of agriculture and natural resources Built Environmental, with research and services already underway at the site. We aim to build a strong livestock and wildlife centre as part of the agro-industrial park,” Principal Lecturer, Masvingo Polytechnic, Engineer Modify Zvenhamho said.
As part of the engineering workmanship, Students have been integrated into the project to gain practical work experience.
“What we are providing our students is industrial exposure. Trussing is being done by Masvingo Polytechnic students, and the work began in September last year. We expect completion soon,” Vice Chancellor, Midlands State University (MSU), Professor Victor Ngonidzashe Muzvidziwa said.
Going beyond theory has been the hallmark of the government’s agenda for education.
“This is splendid work being done by the institution, expanding various campuses. We are equally committed to developing infrastructure that can support and accommodate the innovation, research, and education emerging from our students, so they can meaningfully contribute to our national education goals,” Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Ambassador Frederick Shava said.
These developments provide a significant boost to the country’s tertiary education sector, which is advancing rapidly through the heritage-based curriculum to ensure that solutions to industrial challenges emerge from local brains.
