When education no longer guarantees a future: A call to rebuild opportunity for Zimbabwe's youth

Behind every graduate is a family that also made sacrifices. Some parents sold cattle, goats, or family property to pay tuition fees. Others borrowed money they were not sure they could repay.

Zim youth’s unemployment crisis: Are we producing graduates for jobs that no longer exist?

The deeper issue is whether our economic systems, educational institutions and policy frameworks are operating on assumptions that no longer reflect economic reality.
By John Laisani Jun. 5, 2026

Zimbabwe’s jobless graduates: A growing mismatch between education and economic reality

The truth, however, is that we are producing graduates faster than we are creating jobs
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Apr. 29, 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

FMHL rolls out structured graduate trainee programme

The practical learning model allows trainees to apply theoretical knowledge to real business challenges while building confidence and professional competence. 
By Staff Reporter Feb. 15, 2026

Job crisis hits China’s fresh graduates hard

As the unemployment rate has been around 20 percent, the addition of newly graduated Chinese youth is exacerbating the problem, said Dali Yang, an expert
By Etruth Mv Jun. 20, 2025

IIZ confers qualifications on graduates

THE Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) conferred qualifications on 333 graduates across various insurance disciplines at its 2025 graduation ceremony in Harare last Friday.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 17, 2025

Degrees condemned to worthless documents... as battered firms turn away 24 000 graduates annuallly

They said apart from universities, the country had many teachers’ colleges, polytechnics, training schools for health care professionals and hospitality industry institutes.
By Shame Makoshori Jan. 17, 2025

Empowering future stars: Role of education in nurturing talent

The academies equip young aspiring industry professionals with the crucial “sustainable education” it takes to thrive in the rapidly changing film-and-television sector.
By Staff Writer May. 31, 2024