The stalemate has forced Nust students to go to Malawian and Zambian universities to complete their degrees, a development that also deprives the country of much-needed doctors.
Nust started the programme in 2004 but the council is yet to accredit the institution for unclear reasons, sparking a political storm in Matabeleland.
In December, The Standard revealed that some of the Nust students who had gone to Malawi were struggling to raise money to complete their studies. Washington Mbizvo, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education confirmed the investigation saying the committee would meet on Monday to discuss its findings.
He said government had provided US$55 000 for the students to return home for their examinations but they turned down the offer saying they felt cheated by Nust.
“They felt cheated by Nust which was not being honest with them concerning its problems with the council,” Mbizvo said.
“The second option was for the students to complete their studies with the University of Zimbabwe but they turned it down as well.
“We are thus hoping that our findings will help us identify gaps and advise on how best to fill them so we can continue with the school, which had to suspend intakes due to the problems,” Mbizvo said.
