The lecturers are represented by advocate Thabani Mpofu, instructed by Webster Jiti of Jiti Law Chambers. “The matter has been referred for case management under Justice Mary Dube, and the outcome will be announced before the end of day,” Jiti said.
AUT president Phillemon Chambaruka argued that allowing the graduation ceremony to proceed would be a travesty of justice as the whole process was marred by irregularities, which include appointment of adjunct lecturers without the consent of the Departmental Board.
In 2014, the US suffered severe reputational damage after awarding a PHD Degree to former First Lady Grace Mugabe under similar circumstances, resulting in the prosecution of then vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura. 🔗 Read Full Article
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