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President Mnangagwa caps over 2 000 graduates at BUSE graduation ceremony
Story by Tapiwa MachemedzeBINDURA University of Science Education (BUSE) this Thursday conferred degrees on 2 115 students, marking a milestone as the institution celebrates its 25th anniversary. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, serving as Chancellor, presided over the 24th graduation ceremony.The ceremony reflected the university’s evolution from a specialised science teacher training college into a comprehensive public university contributing to Zimbabwe’s industrialisation and national development agenda.Among the jubilant graduates were ZBC News Reporters, Peter Chivhima and Wellington Makonese, together with Classic 263 Producer Presenter Natasha Mhandu who attained Masters of Science in International Relations degrees.“I am happy, it was not an easy road but today I say Ebenezer.
This qualification comes at a time when the country’s policy is saying, ‘Friend to all and enemy to none, so I will utilise that in my profession,” Chivhima said.“I am thankful to God for obtaining this degree and it was not a walk in the park being a mother and being a woman, but this was something I always wanted to achieve and I am glad I did it,” Mhandu said.Another notable graduate was the Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Honourable Polite Kambamura who attained a Master of Science Degree in Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sustainability with a distinction.Paidamoyo Chitate was pleasantly surprised after graduating as the best female student with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources.She was awarded the Chancellor’s Award of US$1 000.“I am so happy for graduating and more so with several awards which I never expected to receive.
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