BULAWAYO businessman (32) ‘swindled’ National University of Science and Technology (Nust) employees of US$149 000 in a botched housing scheme.

  A BULAWAYO businessman, through his land developing company, allegedly swindled National University of Science and Technology (Nust) employees of US$149 000 in a botched housing scheme. Tendai Charuka (32), a director of the Zimbabwe Project Housing Trust (ZPHT) and residing at Kensington Flats situated along George Silundika Street and 2nd Avenue, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mr Crispen Mberewere facing fraud charges. He was remanded out of custody to January 23 for trial. Charuka…

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Graduand, arrested during the NUST graduation ceremony for protesting against Mugabe is freed

Graduand, arrested during the NUST graduation ceremony for protesting against  Mugabe is freed

  A ZIMBABWEAN court on Saturday 05 November 2016 set free Advance Musoki, a National University of Science and Technology (NUST) student graduate, who was arrested on Friday 04 November 2016 during the university’s graduation ceremony for allegedly protesting against President Robert Mugabe’s government’s failure to create employment opportunities. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the 23 year-old Musoki, allegedly stood up during the NUST graduation ceremony held on Friday 04 November 2016 and uttered…

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Mugabe Caps 2,398 National University of Science &Technology (NUST) Graduands

Two thousand three hundred and ninety-eight graduands have been capped at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST)  by the institution’s Chancellor President Robert Mugabe. Two honorary degrees were also awarded to Dr Obadiah Thembani Moyo of rural libraries and Dr Barbra Nkala an author and publisher. Presenting his report, NUST’s Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Samson Sibanda said the institution is in the process of reverting back to its mandate of science, technology, engineering…

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Affirmative Action Group (AAG) Petitions (Nust) To Increase Enrolment Quota Of Female Students From Matebeleland.

Affirmative Action Group (AAG) Petitions (Nust) To Increase Enrolment Quota Of Female Students From Matebeleland.

BLACK empowerment lobby group, the Affirmative Action Group (AAG), has petitioned the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) to increase the enrolment quota of female students from Matebeleland. The country’s second oldest state university, situated in Bulawayo, has come under fire in the past for discriminating against pupils from Matebeleland in its student recruitment policy. In a letter addressed to the university’s vice chancellor, dated 4 November 2015, AAG’ secretary for women affairs, Mrs…

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‘Arrogant’ Mugabe’s Nephew ‘Patrick Zhuwao Flees Angry NUST Students

‘Arrogant’ Mugabe’s Nephew ‘Patrick Zhuwao Flees Angry NUST Students

  President Robert Mugabe’s nephew Patrick Zhuwao was on Saturday forced to ‘flee’ angry National University of Science and Technology (NUST) as he lectured them on leadership. The students were irked by what they said was Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment minister’s arrogance. Zhuwao was in Bulawayo at the weekend and held several meetings including addressing Zanu-PF members at Davis Hall. “That man is very arrogant. He was lecturing us on good leadership. However, when…

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Former NUST Dept Dean & Media Analyst, Dr Lawton Hikwa Has Died

Former Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Science at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and media analyst, Dr Lawton Hikwa has died. Dr Hikwa died this morning at Mater-Dei Hospital in Bulawayo after suffering from respiratory complications. NUST Director – Communications and Marketing, Mr Felix Moyo told ZBC News that Dr Hikwa was rushed to hospital on Saturday night with breathing problems and died in the early hours today. He…

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