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Mutare Polytechnic welcomes NUST for a Quality Assurance Visit

Mutare Polytechnic hosted the Faculty of Civil and Water Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) for a two-day Quality Assurance Visit from 3 to 4 June 2026. The visit focuses on coursework moderation, curriculum review, and research project defenses by our Bachelor of Technology (Honours) students in Construction Engineering. Speaking at the event, Mutare Polytechnic Principal, Ms. Poniso Watema reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and the strong, fruitful partnership between Mutare Polytechnic and NUST.

" We wish all students and staff a productive and insightful engagement," said Ms Watema.

Ambassador of Zimbabwe to China highlights vocational education cooperation in water resources and electric engineering

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Mutare Polytechnic Library Staff Empowered with Modern Digital Trends

Mutare Polytechnic Library staff were immersed in an enriching two-day training workshop held on 1–2 June 2026 at Mutare Polytechnic Campus, under the theme Transforming Academic Libraries through Digital Innovation and Inclusive Services.
The workshop, expertly facilitated by Dr. Josiline Chigwada of Chinhoyi University of Technology, covered vital topics including open access publishing and the concepts and importance of repositories. The library team is now better equipped to deliver
modern, inclusive, and digitally-driven services to the academic community

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Highlights of the 8th Mutare Polytechnic and 2nd Joint Africa University & Mutare Polytechnic Research Conference is happening 21–22 May 2026 at Cresta Churchill Hotel, Bulawayo.

The 8th Mutare Polytechnic and 2nd Joint Africa University & Mutare Polytechnic Research Conference is happening 21–22 May 2026 at Cresta Churchill Hotel, Bulawayo. This year’s theme: Sustainable Industrial Transformation in the Era of Industry 5.0: Leveraging Digitization and Innovation for Inclusive Rural Economic Growth. A powerful platform for scholars, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future of rural development through technology and collaboration. Don’t miss it! .0

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Laptops for 192 TVET Students as Govt, FAWEZI Boost Digital Learning

The Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe (FAWEZI) has handed over laptops to 192 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) bursary beneficiaries under the FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Phase II Programme.

The ceremony was held on 30 April 2026 at Golden Conifer Conference center in Harare.

Among the 192 beneficiaries, 33 are pursuing various courses at Mutare Polytechnic, including, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Fabrication, Information Technology, Laboratory Technology, Quantity Surveying Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Power Engineering, Automobile Electronics and Electrical Communication Systems

Speaking at the event, Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Permanent Secretary Professor Fanuel Tagwira said access to digital devices was no longer a luxury but a necessity in the AI-driven era.

He noted that girls and young women remain underrepresented in STEM fields, constituting only 33% at tertiary level.

By placing digital tools in their hands, we are actively bridging the digital divide,” he said.

FAWEZI chairperson Professor Ruth Gora described the laptops as symbols of opportunity and empowerment, while Deputy Minister Mercy Dinha said the initiative was opening doors to knowledge and innovation.

The programme is part of the Second Chance Pathways initiative, aimed at empowering marginalised youths and advancing inclusive education in line with national development goals of leaving no one and no place behind.

Mutare Polytechnic Shines at National Excellence Hall of Fame Awards

Mutare Polytechnic was among the country’s finest at the prestigious National Excellence Hall of Fame awards ceremony, held on 9 May 2026 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre in Harare.

The star-studded affair saw distinguished Zimbabweans from various fields inducted into the coveted Hall of Fame, where each honouree had the privilege to symbolically “walk on their stars” a tribute inspired by the globally celebrated Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to the nation, Mutare Polytechnic Principal, Ms Poniso Watema was one of the inductees who were presented with commemorative plaques and ceremonial gowns, cementing their legacy in Zimbabwe’s annals of excellence.

Mutare Polytechnic Indoor Teams Lead The Way At ZiTS 2026

By Pierre Makusha

Mutare Polytechnic’s indoor teams delivered the institution’s standout results at the just-concluded Zimbabwe Tertiary Sports (ZiTS) Games in Harare held from 6-9 May 2026, winning gold in men’s table tennis, men’s chess, and men and women darts. The indoor contingent carried the bulk of the school’s gold haul in team sport, underscoring a season of sharp preparation and steady performances under pressure.

In the outdoor events, the women’s handball team outplayed opponents with sharp reflexes and positioning as they sealed gold. Other gold medals came in athletics through long-distance standouts Richmond Tinorwa and Nevia Maganzo while Paralympian Blessed Muchirahondo was superb in the short distance events.

Table Tennis

Mutare Polytechnic’s table tennis team capped the ZiTS Games with gold in both men’s singles and doubles after winning 3 nil in a 3 set final against Bulawayo Poly. Team coach David Makate said the key was preparation and adapting tactics under pressure.

“Our strategy started with player selection. We held regular sessions and spent a lot of time on table tennis, including external training at local tournaments in Chikanga and Dangamvura, and occasional sessions with hired coaches,”said Makate .

He added that the knockout stages tested the team’s flexibility with a lot of tactical adjustments made during play.

Tapiwa Musarurwa, 19 won both singles and doubles, said hard work paid off. “I believe that hard work pays off. We put in a lot of training for this, so we tried our best and all the efforts paid off,” he said. On doubles, he credited the partnership with Carlington: “We trained a lot together and we know each other very well, so the chemistry is there now. I’m really excited I managed to win gold for Mutare Polyechnic,”said Musarurwa.

Chess

The men’s chess team took gold after conclusion of a round robin format. Team captain Craig Musaka spoke to this reporter after the victory ceremony and highlighted on their key areas to success ,“Chess is a team sport and as such we stressed unity within the camp. We assigned each player to focus on their areas of competency and that worked to our advantage on our way to gold at ZiTS .”he said.

Musaka also said that the level of chess being played at Mutare Polytechnic has reached a new height after his team thrashed both universities and teacher’s colleges on their way to gold. He further commended the Mutare Polytechnic media team on their coverage of games,” It’s interesting when the media comes to cover your games. It’s motivating . That visibility makes you want to push harder and represent your school well”, Musaka said.

Darts

Mutare Polytechnic completed a double in darts, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming gold at the ZiTS Games. The women’s final had extra local weight as a Mutare derby against Marymount Teachers’ College, and Mutare Polyechnic held their nerve to take the win and upgrade on last year’s silver. The men’s side matched that composure, beating the University of Zimbabwe in the final to secure gold and add two more golds to Mutare Polyechnic’s haul.

Handball

Mutare Polyechnic’s women’s handball team won gold at the ZiTS Games beating Bindura University of Science 26-24 in the final to seal the title.
Assistant coach Getrude Madhomu said consistent preparation made the difference.

“We did a lot of drills and played friendly matches with Marymount Teachers’ College and other teams from Chipinge in preparation for this,” she said.

Vice captain Fortunate Zisengwe credited teamwork and focus for the run.
“We don’t play individually, and we listen to our coaches,” she said. She added that the pre-tournament camp helped fine-tune combinations, and that the squad was buzzing after the win.

“The girls are so happy, you can feel it everywhere. We’re just grateful to the fans for standing with us all the way.”Zisengwe said.

Athletics

Mutare Polytechnic’s dominance extended to the track, where Richmond Tinorwa doubled with gold in the men’s 10 000m and 5 000m, Nevia Maganzo matched him with gold in the women’s 5 000m and 3 000m and Paralympian Blessing Muchirahondo took gold in 100m and 400m men’s events.

Closing Roundup

The institution came close in several other finals, taking silver in both men’s and women’s lawn tennis and in women’s rugby. The men’s soccer team could not defend their title settling for bronze.

Pictures by Shemel Magwegwe and Taurai Dhliwayo