Govt pushes commercialisation of Byo tertiary institutions' innovations
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development minister Frederick Shava has called on tertiary institutions to urgently accelerate commercialisation of innovations
By Natasha Ncube
Mar. 31, 2026
African human rights commission officials in Zimbabwe for promotional mission
The delegation is also expected to inspect detention facilities and social welfare institutions, and to consult with civil society groups and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.
By Kirsty Sibanda
Mar. 30, 2026
MSU churns out 96 000 graduates since 2004: Shava
“This rich diversity reflects the university's strong commitment to internationalisation — a hallmark of any credible and respected higher education institution,” said Shava.
By Sharon Zebra
Mar. 11, 2026
Gweru Poly urged to drive innovation, skills development
“I am pleased to note that you developed more than eight prototypes with potential to provide home-grown solutions to national challenges,” he said.
By Natasha Ncube
Mar. 7, 2026
Shava applauds Kwekwe Poly’s innovation, industrialisation drive
Kwekwe Polytechnic, recently crowned winner of the 2025 Multi-purpose Wheelchair Presidential Innovation Award
By Natasha Ncube
Mar. 5, 2026
Hwange college set for major expansion
Shava said government policy promoted the teaching of indigenous languages, including Nambya and Tonga, which would be offered at the institution.
By Dionne Masango
Mar. 2, 2026
Government applauds Lupane’s Bingwa eco-tourism vision
“This was a project carved out of a wildlife area 10km from the nearest power with no roads and no water,” he said.
By Dionne Masango
Mar. 2, 2026
African body petitions minister over UZ violations
Association of University Teachers (AUT) spokesperson Obvious Vengai told Standard People on Friday that academic freedoms at the UZ were under siege.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 8, 2026
All set for Presidential Innovation Fair
“Government has directed that all funded innovations be closely monitored along their commercialisation journey and strengthen incubation frameworks, patent support, industrial testing facilities
By Lesley Kufandada
Dec. 10, 2025
