University of Zimbabwe Archives

UZ cancels law exams after papers leak…. ‘education under threat’

The authenticity of Zimbabwe’s education system continues to be under huge threat as exam papers for both junior and tertiary education continue to leak, seemingly exposing relevant authorities for negligence. The latest development has been witnessed at the country’s leading university, the University of Zimbabwe which was forced to cancel the Administrative and Law exams for November 2022 which had commenced due to a suspected exam leak last week.

Nov 10, 2022 Read more

UZ students protest over ‘irrational, unlawful’ fees hike, get support from Biti

University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students led by Allan Chipoyi, president of the Students Representative Council (SRC) on Monday peacefully protested an astronomical increase in fees. This comes after UZ pegged fees at between ZWL500,000 and ZWL1 million for the August 2022/23 semester, way beyond the reach of many in a country with high unemployment and skyrocketing inflation.

Sep 13, 2022 Read more

UZ students protest against fee hike

University of Zimbabwe students on Monday evening protested against the recent fees hikes, saying they were exorbitant.

Apr 05, 2022 Read more

Man hacks UZ computer network, allocates accommodation to 64 students

The offence came to light when one of the students which the accused person had unlawfully allocated room number E3 requested confirmation through the Accommodation officer that he had been allocated room number E3.

Nov 27, 2021 Read more

Varsities granted nod to reopen

Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira told our Bulawayo Bureau yesterday that individual institutions should work on dates for reopening as Government would not impose a blanket schedule.

Aug 29, 2021 Read more

UZ student in court for fraud

A University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student was on Friday arraigned before Harare magistrate Judith Taruvinga charged with fraud after he allegedly duped other students who intended to switch their programmes at the institution.

Aug 02, 2021 Read more

Zimbabwean woman pledged her body for medical research at UZ

Ms Rosalie Chigariro has become the first-ever black Zimbabwean to volunteer her remains for medical research at the University of Zimbabwe. Mrs Chigariro (64) passed away on Sunday in Johannesburg.

Jul 29, 2021 Read more

Prominent academic and UZ lecturer Professor Mpepereki dies

Prominent academic and lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Professor Sheunesu Mpepereki who died yesterday has been described as a hands-on person who loved his country.

Jul 11, 2021 Read more

‘Ex-First Lady passed oral exam’

Former First Lady Grace Mugabe performed satisfactorily during an oral examination conducted by an examination panel at her children’s home in Mazowe leading to her graduation with a PhD degree, the court heard yesterday.

Apr 30, 2021 Read more

Grace’s PhD degree flawed, says witness

The trial for suspended University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura continued yesterday with one of the witnesses saying former First Lady Grace Mugabe was unprocedurally awarded a PhD degree.

Apr 22, 2021 Read more