Prophet Ian Ndlovu’s Academic Qualifications Questioned After US$270K Gift from Wicknell Chivayo
Zimbabweans are questioning Prophet Ian Ndlovu’s academic qualifications after he received luxury cars from businessman Wicknell Chivayo On Thursday, April 10, Chivayo made headlines when he presented Prophet Ian Ndlovu with a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series VXR and his wife with a 2025 Toyota Fortuner 2.8d GD6 The two vehicles are worth a total of US$270,000 It’s still unclear whether Prophet Ndlovu accepted the gift
The attention soon shifted to Ndlovu’s academic background, with many social media users questioning the authenticity of his credentials User @ali_naka posted screenshots of Prophet Ian Ndlovu’s LinkedIn profile on X, which states he graduated from Midlands State University (MSU) in 1998 However, MSU officially opened in 2001, sparking confusion Naka pointed out the discrepancy, asking,
“According to his LinkedIn page
Pastor Dr Ian Ndlovu did his studies at MSU from 1998 -2001 BUT MSU was opened in 2001!”
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In the comments, several people clarified the situation, explaining that MSU’s roots go back to 1998 when Gweru Teachers College began offering degree programs in partnership with the University of Zimbabwe, long before the university’s formal opening Here are some of the reactions:
Midlands State University (MSU) was established in 2000, with its roots dating back to 1998 when Gweru Teachers College started offering degree programs in affiliation with the University of Zimbabwe The university’s establishment was a result of the Zimbabwe
Many colleges started to offer degrees before they became Universities MSU is formerly Gweru Teachers College with its initial degree intakes in the late 90s
Source: iHarare
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