Promoting African knowledge for Zimbabwe’s development
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By Margaret Kamba
In line with ZANU PF ‘s thrust to produce excellent leadership that will work towards the development of the country, Zimbabwean Ambassador to Mozambique and ZANU PF Politburo member and former National Political Commissar Cde Victor Matemadanda graduated with a Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership at a colourful ceremony in Harare today.
Other graduates from the third batch of Doctoral level from the Institute were brothers Dr Johannes Marisa and Dr Clever Marisa as well as Dr Langton Mabhanga who have also served in various national portfolios.
The event hosted by the African Leadership Institute witnessed the four being awarded with Doctorate Degrees by Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership CIML Business School of the United States of America.
African Leadership Institute was founded to develop leaders who have a local grounding, support the government’s efforts towards the attainment of Vision 2030.
In his speech as the guest of honour, Prof Simbi Mubako said African leadership encompasses leadership in its broadest sense as Africa lagged behind under the yoke of colonialism.
“This is not an ordinary event but a notable achievement to be celebrated by all of us who value research and study on which the development of society is predicated. The graduation is the fruit of the vision of the founders and leaders of the Institute. I believe at this level of our development it is in our national interest to embrace and promote African knowledge in all its forms,” Prof Mubako said.
“You have been given a burning candle in your candle hands, use it to spread light in other people’s lives. It is your duty to teach other aspiring academics at various levels so that you also sharpen them to become critical thinkers and philosphers so that they also become solution seekers towards building our nation.
“I would like to challenge you Doctors graduating today to be the fountains of business and leadership solutions to drive Zimbabwe towards the attainment of Vision 2030.”
Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare who also graced the occasion said the graduation was attestation of the commitment the four have.
“This graduation shows their commitment to things that are of national importance and the potential they have. They are as constant as the Northern star in doing the right things. This is no longer someone’s thing but at this level what is an individual’s becomes a nation’s. An Ambassador, an engineer, a medical doctor and a social scientist all combined together in pursuit of academic excellence,” he said.
“When the critical mass is there, this has to be cascaded to everyone. This type of leadership based on principles and values is what we need to transform this nation so that we can attend to those things moving our nation backwards.”
He added that young people must go to school and look for competencies but not forget to acquire value systems that help to desist from stealing from the country.
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