Plans to build a $1 billion university in honour of former President Robert Mugabe have been shelved temporarily. Higher Education Mini...
Plans to build a $1 billion university in honour of former
President Robert Mugabe have been shelved temporarily.
Higher Education Minister, Amon Murwira said the university
was not a priority. “We are studying the university concept so that we can come
up with an informed decision or position on the university. At the moment, our
focus is on Gwanda State University, Marondera University and Manicaland
University,” he said.
“We need to come up with a clear concept on that project and
see how we can take it up. At the moment, it is not a priority. Yes, it was approved by Cabinet and we shall follow it
through, but only after carefully looking at all modalities from funding to its
thrust.”
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe and Murwira’s predecessor
Jonathan Moyo were the brains behind the proposed Mugabe University.
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