8 000 apply for job exports

At least 8 000 graduates from the country's tertiary institutions have had their names captured for possible employment in several African countries with which Zimbabwe has signed agreements for labour exportation.

Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Deputy Minister Godfrey Gandawa said more graduates were still applying to be placed on the Government's database for job placements abroad and locally when opportunities arise.

Government in June invited all graduates from the country's tertiary colleges since 1980 to forward their names for possible employment.