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4 convicted for selling fake NUST graduation invitation cards

Four individuals have been convicted by the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court for forging and selling counterfeit National University of Science and Technology (NUST) graduation invitation cards, following their arrest during the university's gr…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 143 | by Staff reporter

Fire scare at Nust as blaze threatens campus buildings

Panic gripped the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bulawayo yesterday morning after a raging grass fire swept towards key buildings, threatening infrastructure worth millions of US dollars.The blaze, suspected to hav…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

NUST professor found dead in a flat

The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) is mourning the loss of one of its most respected academics, Associate Professor Bubuya Masola, who was found dead at his flat on Sunday. He was 69.The university's Director of Commu…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe tourism industry bleeds US$40 million in 90 days

Zimbabwe's tourism industry is reeling from a steep downturn after losing nearly US$40 million in potential revenue during the first quarter of 2025, amid a silent but deadly investor exodus and persistent economic headwinds that have ratt…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:03hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter

Nust embarks on high impact projects

The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has announced plans to launch three major high-impact projects as part of its strategy to achieve self-sustainability, fully utilize human resources, and create significant revenue s…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:39hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa caps 3,201 at NUST

President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the graduation of 3,201 students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, marked a significant mil…

Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission Nust students' Complex

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Bulawayo today to preside over a series of significant events that underscore the Second Republic's commitment to infrastructural and educational development.Commissioning of the Bulawayo Students Accommo…

Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:33hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter

Nust shifts graduation venue to ZITF

The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has announced a venue change for its upcoming 30th graduation ceremony, moving the event from the university campus to the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) due to the …

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Construction of NUST library resumes after 20-year halt

Construction of the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) Central Library, stalled at 30 percent two decades ago, will resume next year following a Structural Integrity Assessment certifying the building fit for construction…

Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:08hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission NUST Innovation Centre

President Mnangagwa will commission a new Technology Innovation Centre at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), which has saved US$200,000 by taking over its construction projects. This initiative follows Mnangagwa's "N…

Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:52hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Slow progress of Nust projects

THE Government has raised concern over the slow pace that the administration at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bulawayo is taking in completing key development projects, saying there is a glaring misalignment w…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:43hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

NUST retrenchments reversed

The National University of Science and Technology, has reversed staff retrenchments effected last month advising those affected to go back to work.Last month, Nust reportedly retrenched over 60 staff members.Some of the affected staffers h…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 17:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Minister 'torments' NUST female student

The Minister of State responsible for Agricultural Colleges, Water Resources, and Irrigation Development, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Davis Marapira, has allegedly brought a National University of Science and Technology (NUST) female st…

Published: 07 May 2023 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Nust reverts to 2022 fee structure

THE National University of Science and Technology Nust has reverted to fees that were adopted in September 2022 following a student protest on 27 February.The fees that had risen to US$720 depending with the faculty per semester last week …

Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 15:46hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter

Nust students complex awaits Mnangagwa commissioning

THE Government, through the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ), has completed constructing the massive US$17 million student accommodation complex in Bulawayo.The multi-purpose flats complex dubbed "Bulawayo Students City" …

Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 15:10hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mthuli Ncube adds impetus to Nust projects

GOVERNMENT is placing special attention on construction works at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) as it is poised to be a bedrock of the country's industrialisation and mordenisation, which has seen it receiving the…

Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Universities to copy Nust accommodation model

THE Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) will replicate the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) student accommodation model at other universities to curb shortages at tertiary institutions.IDBZ chief executiv…

Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Nust receives $125m for construction works

GOVERNMENT has released $125 million to the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) for construction works, a development that will positively impact on the construction industry in Bulawayo.Construction works at Nust have bee…

Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Construction to resume at NUST

CONSTRUCTION work at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) that had stalled for almost two decades is set to resume after Government allocated $1 billion to the institution of higher learning for infrastructure developme…

Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:29hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Late Professor Phineas Makhurane's wife dies

LATE national hero and National University of Science and Technology (Nust) founding Vice Chancellor Professor Phineas Makhurane's wife Lydia has died. Mrs Makhurane died last Thursday at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) two days after …

Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 17:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Construction at Nust to resume this year

THE National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bulawayo will this year commence construction work after Government reached an agreement with previous contractors to terminate their contracts.The university has become synonymou…

Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mr President open Ekusileni Hospital - People are Dying

In June 2018, ahead of the July 2018 general elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that the government had engaged the Indian Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI) to operate the health facility, Ekusileni Hospital. In March, 2020…

Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 19:14hrs | 3 | by Dr Edwin Moyo

Things no longer looking good at NUST

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNSubject: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYGreetings to you Sir/MadamThings are no longer looking good at NUST. 2020 first year students have increasingly shown their concern about poor service delivery at …

Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 14:18hrs | 5 | by Tapfuma Muganiwa

Underestimated Way to Success

Aldreen T. Munyoro belongs to the generation of 'purpose driven' young people in Zimbabwe, who, despite awkward circumstances in life are full of optimism. The twenty-one year old National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Quanti…

Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 09:47hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Phinias Mogorosi Makhurane: A hero of many talents

Phinias Mogorosi Makhurane was a giant in terms of his contributions to society, and is very difficult to encapsulate in a mere obituary.He was simple and highly approachable while at the same time full of help and advice.Truly a Zimbabwea…

Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Emeritus Professor Ngwabi M Bhebhe

Mnangagwa knew that Prof Makhurane had been unwell for quite some time

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the nation has been robbed of an outstanding scholar and educationist in Professor Phineas Makhurane, who died at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo yesterday.Mnangagwa said Professor Makhurane has been unwell…

Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 18:59hrs | 1 | by Staf reporter

Zanu-PF mourns Professor Makhurane

Following the passing on of NUST founding Vice Chancellor, Professor Phinias Magorosi Makhurane yesterday, the Zanu-PF party in Bulawayo has sent a message of condolence to the family and the nation following the loss of the esteemed educa…

Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 12:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Founding NUST Vice-Chancellor Prof Makhurane dies

FOUNDING National University of Science and Technology (Nust) Vice-Chancellor and distinguished academic Professor Phineas Mogorosi Makhurane has died.Prof Makhurane, one of the first Africans to study Physics and Mathematics at the then U…

Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 07:55hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter

Nust student kills self

A SECOND-YEAR finance student at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) Atumisoe Makhurane, who was found hanging in his hostel room at the institution on Saturday was buried on Tuesday in Matanamombe, Gwanda.Nust spokesp…

Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:58hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

President ED Mnangagwa Erred

PRESIDENT ED Mnangagwa you erred Sir! In Bindura there is a State University which is headed by arguably the most corrupt Vice Chancellor the world has ever seen or heard of. The various acts of corruption committed by this deceptive chara…

Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 19:08hrs | | by Kudakwashe Ncube

She turned him down free touristic, free boarding in Germany: NUST Professor insults her hard!

A woman of 64 years, I have been officially pensioned beginning of January 2018 at the same time can continue working for another 5 years if I so wished. My age will inform that under normal circumstances I could be a grandmother of ten ch…

Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Is lobola outdated?

Tendai is deep in love with Bongi and happily embedded in a long-term relationship. He has a superb job in the marketing department of a radio station in Bulawayo and drives a neat car and dresses well. It is what it is: he is a man on the…

Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka

Nust students in health crisis

STUDENTS at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) are being turned away from health institutions as a company managing their medical aid facility is not remitting funds to service providers.Heritage Health Fund is allege…

Published: 07 Aug 2017 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Government stalling NUST completion, ex-VC

The  National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Bulawayo only has seven complete buildings a key sign of being over looked by government, former vice chancellor Phineas Makhurane has said.He said he feels like returning t…

Published: 20 Dec 2016 at 04:52hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

NUST did not kill former Vice Chancelor

National University of Science and Technology (Nust) officials had no hand in the death of former Vice Chancellor Professor Lindela  Ndlovu, his son has said.Ndlovu who died last year in December after a sudden heart attack at Galen H…

Published: 20 Dec 2016 at 03:06hrs | | by Alice Dube

Prof Sibanda replaces Ndlovu as NUST Vice Chancellor

PROFESSOR Samson Sibanda has been appointed the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) acting Vice Chancellor following the expiry of Professor Lindela Rowland Ndlovu's contract.Prior to the latest appointment, Prof Sibanda w…

Published: 11 Nov 2015 at 05:22hrs | | by Whinsley Masara

NUST scoops Awards - Congratulation on your massive achievements

Bulawayo24 News team would like to congratulate the Vice Chancellor Prof L R Ndlovu and The National University of Science and Technology on winning several prestigious awards with various highly recognised organisations. The Vice Chancell…

Published: 11 Jun 2015 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by Byo24 News Editor

Nust lecturers strike - WhatsApp update

"Nust lecturers strike...I'm a student there...our lesson was just called off about an hour ago..we were also told to confirm before coming tomorrow.. if you have connections there you can try to find out more..." - Nust Student

Published: 04 Mar 2014 at 20:50hrs | | by Moyo Roy

NUST assisting Housing Trusts to cheat its employees?

The so-called NUST Umguza Housing Scheem Taskforce which was appointed by workers after they realized that they have been cheated into believing that R. Dube, who is the NUST Workers Committee chairperson, was facilitating NUST workers to …

Published: 12 Nov 2013 at 09:08hrs | 3 | by NUST Employee

Nust lecturer acquitted on bribery charges

THE Nust lecturer, Dr Lerato Nare who was facing charges of demanding and accepting a $500 bribe from a student, has been found not guilty and acquitted. Dr Nare (48), of Number 7D Northlea Road in Woodville had pleaded not guilty to the c…

Published: 28 Aug 2013 at 05:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

NUST 2013 Intake: An example of a divisive outcome

I first came across the Bulawayo based National University of Science and Technology (NUST) 2013 prospective intake list quite by accident, via an e-mail from a horrified associate. The list which also appears on the universityâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨…

Published: 20 May 2013 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Fuyane, Lovemore

Nust lectures conducted in Shona

From: (Student name removed) [mailto:(Student e-mail removed)]Sent: 08 March 2013 01:53 PMTo: sisonke@nust[dot]ac[dot]zw; sisonke1@nust[dot]ac[dot]zw; academics@nust[dot]ac[dot]zw; vice-chancellor@nust[dot]ac[dot]zw; lobi[dot]mlobiseni[dot…

Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 14:15hrs | 2 | by Nust Student

Nust 'tribal bias' against Mat'land students unfounded

The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) recently came under fire for alleged bias against students from Matabeleland region.A small coterie of influential people and the civil society organisations totally fabricated the p…

Published: 03 Jul 2012 at 07:33hrs | | by Unkown

Resolution on NUST August 2012 intake

In reference to the letter sent to the registrar of National University Of Science and Technology seeking an inquiry on the tribal list of students accepted into the August 2012 intake. Further following comments of the Spokesperson of the…

Published: 24 Jun 2012 at 18:43hrs | 2 | by Bulawayo Youth Leaders Joint Resolution

Do we really need 'A' Level

Writing on Bulawayo24 yesterday (June 12), a guy called Mcumbatha wrote a moving and steering piece concerning the recent list of students admitted to NUST showing that over 90% of them were of Shona stock. Indeed, Mcumbatha raised very go…

Published: 13 Jun 2012 at 05:06hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel

Tribalist NUST: Heads must roll

The situation at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), calls for the immediate dismissal of the Vice chancelor, Mr Lindela Ndlovu, together with his entire university council .. The days of blaming the MaShonas for inep…

Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 19:31hrs | | by Mncumbatha

No information about NUST on the internet

I have tried to find out information about the National University of Science and Technology, NUST, on the internet and have failed. The website www.nust.ac.za is not operational and there is no relevant information or contact details that…

Published: 29 Oct 2011 at 13:11hrs | | by Anideas

NUST lecturers must stop teaching in Shona

THE BULAWAYO CICULAR: ISSUE TWO Open Letter to the Vice Chancellor: National University of Science and Technology Cc: The Chancellor: His Excellency The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe  Dear Sir,SUBJECT: NUST LECTURERS MUST STOP…

Published: 06 Apr 2011 at 14:08hrs | 39 | by Chief Information Officer

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