CUT WEEKLY Friday to Friday July 22-29, 2016 1

FRIDAY-FRIDAY JULY 22-29, 2016

PROFESSOR RUZVIDZO

DONATES TO BIOTECH

DEPARTMENT

A North-West University Biotechnology

Zimbabwean-born Professor made a nos-

talgic donation of a Protein Purification

and Refolding System to Chinhoyi Univer-

sity of Technology’s Department of Bio-

technology at the end of his three month

(Above: ) Prof. Ruzvidzo

stint as a Visiting Professor in the Depart-

ment. Professor Oziniel Ruzvidzo who is

an External Examiner in the School of Agri-

cultural Sciences and Technology and is

also the Head of Department and Profes-

sor of Plant Biotechnology at North-West

University in the Republic of South Africa

has been a Visiting Scholar attached to the

Department of Biotechnology from 1st

May to the end of July.

( Contd on pp. 3)

CUT SOCCER

TEAM MAKES

HISTORY IN

SOUTH AFRICA

Chinhoyi University of

Technology student

soccer team affection-

ately known as “the

football technocrats”

defied all odds in for-

eign lands when the

team lifted not only the

University’s flag high up

but as the country’s

football representa-

tives, they did the na-

tion proud when they

brought a bronze medal

during the 8th All Africa

University Games held

in South Africa from the

26th June to the 3rd

July 2016.

There were a total of

thirty-five Universities

from all over the African

continent that com-

peted in various sport-

ing disciplines and CUT

managed a bronze

medal in soccer and

came an overall 27th

position in medal rank-

ing because the Univer-

sity was represented by

just one sporting disci-

pline. (contd to pp.2)

C.P.S. OFFICER FOILS ROB-

BERY OF A CUT STUDENT

On Thursday July 21, 2016, a Chinhoyi

University of Technology Campus Protec-

tion Services (CPS) Assistant, formerly

Security Guard Mr. Israel Paradza (who

was on ordinary leave) foiled an at-

tempted robbery of a level 2.1 Account-

ing CUT undergraduate student Simon

Bobo Registration Number C15126004J

who resides at House number 4272 Cold

Stream who had been robbed of one

thousand one dollars (US$1 100,00)

meant for tuition and accommodation

fees when he single-handedly gave

chase to two conmen(Stuart Andy Phiri

of Gadzema suburb and Alex Gavel Ma-

risa of Gun Hill) who had robbed the

unsuspecting student of his cash. Later

with the help of members of the Chin-

hoyi community public in Cold Stream

suburb, the two suspects were appre-

hended and handed over to Chinhoyi

Central Police. The two appeared in

court on Saturday July 23, 2016 to an-

swer theft charges. All the money was

recovered much to the relief of the stu-

dent.

(left) Mr.Paradza & (right) the victim Simon

Bobo (contd to pp. 2)

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(contd from pp.1: Student robbery foiled)

Narrating his ordeal to CUT Weekly in a telephone interview, Simon Bobo

said the two conmen made him believe that one of them was coming from

Mozambique with bales of second hand clothes and they were in dispute

over payments hence they approached him to help settle their misunder-

standing. They produced a faked blue receipt all in the vein to confuse Simon

while at the same time pick-pocketing his cash. One of them is said to have

been speaking in some kind of Mozambican language and some broken Eng-

lish. When Simon could not make head or tail of this cooked-up dispute, he

decided to leave them. After walking for close to thirty metres, Simon real-

ised that all his cash had varnished. All this happened at the foot-road/rail

level crossing along the footpath that leads from the Chinhoyi Provincial Hos-

pital into town, behind the School of Art and Engineering Building Complex.

He began to give chase shouting, “Thieves! Thieves! Thieves!” and Mr Israel

Paradza who was coming from the Cold Stream direction intercepted the

two. He gave chase through the sewer stream and apprehended Alex and

left him in the custody of members of the public before he went for Stuart

who was hiding in the bush around the same area. Paradza searched the

culprits and recovered the stolen cash. He apprehended the two suspects

and handed them over to ZRPolice.

Chinhoyi University of Technology Campus Protection Services Department is

commended for having such dedicated, committed and hardworking officers

who can even sacrifice their own lives when it comes to protecting the lives

and property of our dear students and staff. This is not the first time that Mr.

Paradza has apprehended miscreants within the University. Some few years

ago while stationed at the Engineering Complex building site, he got his hand

fractured when he was hit by an iron-bar when he arrested thieves who had

stolen some building materials that were kept there. We at CUT Weekly,

thank the CPS management for having highly motivated personnel among

their ranks who give justification for their establishment in the University

system. CUT security personnel are former ZRPolice or former ZNArmy or

Z.Prison and Correctional Services members who are also further trained by

the University through the ZRPolice and the able guidance from their Man-

agement that include the CPS Chief Manager Mr.Abram Miti, his Deputy Mr.

Tinei Hilton Kasonde and CPS Officer Mr Leonard Mabasa.

Many a former member of the CPS (Security) Department where-ever are

now working in different University departments and sections, they are

known for their hard work, honesty and dedication to duty. We recommend

that Mr.Paradza and people of the like quality and mind be rewarded ac-

cordingly because parents will rest assured that their children are safe study-

ing at Chinhoyi University of Technology. Non-residential students and resi-

dential students at CUT are quite safe with such a team of security person-

nel. We remain as indeed “a CUT above the rest”. A big hand of applause

goes to Mr.Paradza in particular and the CPS Department in general for such

sterling efforts and heroic acts. Members of this Department should con-

tinue to shine like beacons and those who are like wolf in sheep should

never be allowed to tarnish the good name of this Department by stealing

from the areas they guard.

(Contd pp.1: CUT soccer team makes history)

Other Universities from Zimbabwe

were Great Zimbabwe University that

failed to get a medal, Women’s Uni-

versity in Africa got a single bronze

medal, National University of Science

& Technology (NUST) got one silver

and one bronze medal, Africa Univer-

sity (AU) got one gold, one silver and

one bronze medal and lastly Midlands

State University (MSU) got one gold,

four silver and two bronze medals.

Other Universities from all over Africa

were the hosts University of Johan-

nesburg, Tshwane University of Tech-

nology, Ndejje University, University

of the Western Cape, University of

Education, Winneba, University of

Botswana, University of Ghana – Le-

gon, Uganda Christian University,,

Kwame Nkrumah University of Sci-

ence and Technology, Botswana In-

ternational University of Science and

Technology, Mount Kenya University,

Institut Prive de Gestion, Makerere

University, University of Cape Town,

University 2IE Quagadougou, North

West University, Kenyatta University,

University of Kabianga, University of

Zambia, Botswana University of Af-

riculture and Natural Sciences, Kyam-

bogo University, Mulungushi Univer-

sity, Institut Superieur d’Entrepre-

neurship et de gestion, Independent

Institute of Education-Varsity College,

University of Zululand, The University

of Witwatersrand, Busitema Univer-

sity and Cavendish University Zambia.

These institutions held competitions

in Athletics (track and field events),

netball, basketball, volleyball, chess,

tennis, table tennis and badminton.

Credit goes to the Sports Director

Mr.Petros Musiwacho, the Head

coach Dr.Cris Murungweni and his

Assistant coach Mr. Rukwata Ndoro

for their astute dedication to sports

service thereby lifting the name of

the University high.

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(contd from pp. 1 Prof.Ruzvidzo donates)

During a brief hand-over ceremony officiated by the University Acting Vice Chancel-

lor Professor Justice Nyamangara and attended by Deans, chairpersons and heads of

sections/department held at the Biotechnology laboratory on Wednesday July 20,

2016, the oratory Professor said, “This donation comes with the realization that I’m

doing this for my home and having observed that the previously donated smaller

equipment was being put to good use. Once there is such equipment in the Univer-

sity, this gives the impetus for building collaborations and co-publication efforts that

would benefit the students. In the event that the machine breaks down, I’ll be very

available to make it functional once again as this would help me send even my stu-

dents from down South on an exchange programme who can come and use the

same equipment.”

Professor Nyamangara in his acceptance remarks thanked Professor Ruzvidzo for

such a worth donation that will go a long way to help equip the Biotechnology labo-

ratory. “Technology is becoming compact, hence it’s not about receiving very big

equipment but the most efficient and modern gadgets that will help us in research

and teaching. We are a small University, growing but we have big visions and minds.

We are the leading light in the government-initiated Science Technology Engineering

& Mathematics (STEM) and an addition of well-equipped laboratory equals more

students learning science related degree programmes.”

It is also gratifying to note that Professor Ruzvidzo was also instrumental in helping

Professor Enock Jonathan to acquire Seeding labs equipment. Besides the Protein

Purification and Refolding System that he donated to the University, the North-West

University based Professor also donated small other items whose impact has been

described as phenomenal as he did it out of his big heart and these include among

others 1.5ml Epperndoff tubes, Blue Pipette tips, Yellow Pipette Tips, White Pipette

Tips, Electrophuretic System, four way Power- pack, thirteen staplers and staples and

NWU branded pens.

In closing remarks, the Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Edson Gandiwa, who is

also the Dean of the School of Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation said that he wel-

comed such a donation at the hour of the University’s need because “we are still

‘thin’ on equipment. You are a CUT ambassador out there. I convey my gratitude also

to Dr Mlambo and Prof.Jonathan for working hand-in-glove with the School of Agri-

cultural Sciences and Technology.”

Above: Professor Ruzvidzo in white shirt and

spectacles explains how the Protein Purification

and Refolding machine operates in the Biotechnology laboratory. Listening attentively are

(from left ) the Acting Vice Chancellor Prof.Nyamangara, and the Dean of the School of Agricul-

tural Sciences & Technology Professor S.M.Makuza. Far left is the Protein Purification & Re-

folding System that was donated by Prof Ruzvidzo.

Save us, or whether we will go back to Egypt.

Exodus 14 vs 10-13

Brethren, I greet you once again in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us share the word of God from an incident that oc-curred during the time of Moses the servant of God.

From the above chapter, we understand that, Moses led the Israelites from the nation of bondage, where they were slaves and strongly influenced and con-trolled by the Egyptians. The journey was okay on departure. Testimonies were given that the lord had set them free. But here comes a challenge when they were at red sea. It was very im-possible to cross it in the physical way, but very easy spiritually. There are some situations in our lives that require the spiritual force, not physical or stay-away.

We should resist the power of the Egyptians not by carnal or physical force, but through con-stant prayers and determination to God’s word. Let us bear the spirit of boldness and audacious to overcome the Egyptians. I am against our colleagues, who de-sire the life of serving the Egyp-tians not from their own will, choice or personal decision, but due to Pharaoh’s horses and chariots. I mean hardships, finan-cial constraints, pressure, disap-pointment, setbacks, and failures in life. We should focus CANAAN, our PROMISE, and forget EGYPT our BONDAGE.

I like Moses’ response to Israel-ites, “ ....do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliver-ance the lord will bring you to-day. The Egyptians you see today, you shall see them no more for-ever” Exodus 14 verse 13

Today I’m standing before you brethren, holding Moses’ stick on my hand, addressing you as a servant of God, ‘Stand firm, be still, and do not panic! The hard-ship you are facing today, you shall never face it again in the name of Jesus. I declare a way on the red sea. Let the Israelites pass. Let them enjoy the promise of the Lord. I command every horse and chariot of Pharaoh to drawn right now in the red sea. Let them sink forever. No more hardships! No more setbacks! You have to reach Canaan, the Promised Land in Jesus’ name. STAY BLESSED!

Evangelist JMUSHONGAHANDE

RELIGIOUS CORNER

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THE OBSERVER:

- By the-insider-on-the-outside

..Of the right hand not knowing

what the left is doing…the good

corporate reputation of CUT

versus bad practices…

May I send my apologies for being absent

when I was actually present. I get at times

engrossed in certain issues that need all my

four eyes both front and back but this time

around I have thought to talk about what

other people might not have noticed like Chin-

hoyi University of Technology has indeed be-

come the preferred brand as a fertile hunting

ground for human capital development for

other corporate organizations, that includes

sister Universities. I cannot be said to have

overdone it, I mean “it” by bragging that Chin-

hoyi University of Technology or simply CUT is

“ a cut above the rest” as it cuts better cuts

that seem to be cutting good cuts in Zim-

babwe, around the sub-region and globally. I

can safely say that because I have of late ob-

served a lot of our members being sought

after and some being assigned to several

Boards of Directors. This is an indicator that

we are an excellent pot that cooks only the

best and which also seem to have a scramble

for many takers. Let me exemplify what I

mean here.

The man at the helm himself, “Chihwa” as the

Vice Chancellor is affectionately known, well,

don’t begrudge me for coming from the same

roots as the man is also a leading light by sit-

ting on a number of Board of Directors, nota-

bly the TIMB and is instrumental in the setting

up of a Manicaland-based University, Mr.

Micheal Musanzikwa- a lecturer in the Depart-

ment of Supply Chain Management was ap-

pointed to the State Procurement Board (SPB)

last year by His Excellency, the President of

the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde R.G.Mugabe,

our own Mr.Friedrick Chinyemba- formerly

with the School of Art & Design assumed na-

tional Directorship of the country’s Examina-

tion Board - Zimsec in Harare, while Dr Biggie

Samwanda, formerly a Chairman in the School

of Art and Design was also taken by the Minis-

try of Rural Development, Promotion and

Preservation of National Culture & Heritage as

Director for Culture, Heritage & Arts with ef-

fect from 1May 2016. We have had our former

Senior Assistant Registrar (Human Resources,

Non-Academic) Ms. Colleta Musara taken over

by Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) as its

Deputy Registrar (HR). Thandiwe Chivasa, the

former Director of Campus Life and Student

Development Programmes was snapped by

GZU. Dr.Hilton Hakurotwikufa Chikuya, a for-

mer Dean in the then Institute of Lifelong

Learning that once housed the then Depart-

ment of Creative Art and Design was also

taken aboard by the Zimbabwe Council of

Higher Education (ZIMCHE) in a higher portfo-

lio. Who forgets that Lupane State University

(LSU) have our former Pro-Vice Chancellor

Professor Pardon Kusaziwa Kuipa as its Vice

Chancellor. Indeed, the list is endless and I risk

running out of space here.

Our Students are also doing wonders upon

completion and even during their studies.

Many of our students are making waves in

industry and commerce. Our own Farai Ti-

notenda Munodawafa was voted a Young

Manager of the Year in 2013 for his exploits in

Travel and Tour industry with his own corpo-

rate company called FT Travel and the Univer-

sity boosts of an Entrepreneurship Incubation

centre which houses more than twenty func-

tional companies. Then I don’t need to con-

tinue reminding you that we are the only Uni-

versity in the country that is a proud owner of

two L**hotels which have won awards. Our,

forgive me to say “my” University’s School of

Hospitality and Tourism made “me” proud

when they won yet another accolade when

they were rewarded the best hospitality train-

ing institution in the country at the recently

held Sanganai Hlanganani Expo.

Allow me, with your indulgence, to play the

clearing role also here as I call upon sanity to

prevail within our great University for mem-

bers of different Schools and Departments to

desist from tarnishing the reputation of “my”

University by moving around with begging

bowls everywhere. I have it on good record

that many of our colleagues have

turned themselves into some kind of

side road blind beggars when seeking

sponsorship and/or funding for their

various activities within the Univer-

sity. At the end of the day the name

of University is soiled in the process

of seeking funding and/or donations.

Not that there is anything quite

wrong with it but the propensity has

indeed gone out of hand. Some cor-

porate organizations are so over-

whelmed with several donation re-

quests from this University such that

they really don’t know which depart-

ment and who to assist. When I spoke to the

Director of Marketing & Public Relations Mr.

Musekiwa Cliton Tapera about this issue, he

told me that while there is no written down

policy on the issue of asking for donations

from external stakeholders, there was a need

for all sections and/or departments to do so

through the Marketing & PR Department

which is in the Vice Chancellor’s Office. This

will enable to sift and advice sections and/or

departments of similar requests sent to the

same external organization(s).

Centralising donation requests will help solve

a problem of congested donation requests

thereby relegating us to becoming a bunch of

beggars who go around with begging bowls to

an already overburdened corporate sector.

We should find alternative funding streams

than to depend on donations as the donors

have enough financial burdens on their shoul-

ders. We should try other means of finding

revenue streams that do not seem to put the

reputation of this University in bad light out

there. I’m quite aware that we are grappling

with economic challenges but there should be

some kind of sanity that comes from this end.

It is my hope and trust that you will perceive

this with the positivity it deserves. I, for sure

advocate for a policy formulation that compels

all sections/departments and Schools to pro-

vide a central office with their calendar of

events and how they intend to fund such ac-

tivities and which external organizations they

intend to appeal for donation requests. The

Directorate of Resource Mobilization and the

Marketing and Public Relations should spear-

head such activities than to have everyone

appealing for donations willy-nilly, without

order and precedence. I rest my case and

those with ears to hear have heard me.

Yours truly

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SPORT CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

TAKES PART IN 2016 CHANCELLOR’S

GAMES.

Sporting disciplines from the Chinhoyi University of

Technology Staff members competed at this year’s

Zimbabwe State Universities Chancellor Staff Games

that were held at Great Zimbabwe University from

11th to 18th July 2016. All games were held at the

host University’s Mashava Campus where CUT’s

sporting teams failed to rediscover the form that

had made them a power-house in the previous edi-

tions including the preceding one that they hosted.

In soccer, CUT’s men team found the going tough

when they fell by a solitary goal to their proverbial

adversaries, University of Zimbabwe in the semi-

final. They managed a bronze medal when they

trounced National University of Science & Technol-

ogy (NUST) by three goals to nil. In netball, CUT

came an agonising second place, in darts they came

4th, in pool they were outplayed hands down not

that they were not able but the games are said have

been played concurrently with other games and

some of the players were involved in those games.

In volleyball, the Dr Tada-led team came fourth.

Chinhoyi University of Technology teams were pale

shadows of teams that swept all the trophies in the

previous editions and this could be much attributed

to less numbers of athletes that the University went

with. However, it should be known that the old ad-

age that says you win some and lose some also ap-

plies hence it was the time for other Universities to

steal the show.

Calm before the storm...CUT soccer team warms up at Mashava

MEET THE “COOL RULER”

The Cool Ruler….Professor Justice Nyamangara (in red neck-tie)

captured by our photographer officiating in one of the Univer-

sity functions as the Acting Vice Chancellor. He was appointed

by His Excellency President Mugabe two months ago as CUT

Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs and Administration).

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Photography by: S. Pumhayi

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Editing by: Jackie Tanhara

Editor-in-Chief: M.C. Tapera

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