Silver Jubilee Book Launch Programme
EVENT INFORMATION
DATE
8 October 2025
VENUE
Cresta Lodge - Harare
Director of Ceremonies
Prof. F. Tagwira, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development
Co-Director of Ceremonies
Mr. M. Mapuranga
| TIME | ACTIVITY | FACILITATOR |
|---|---|---|
| 17:00-17:45 | Arrival of invited guests | Ushers |
| 17:45-18:00 | Guests Seated: Background music | Ushers |
| 18:00-18:30 | Arrival and Briefing of Guest of Honour | ZOU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. H. Gundani |
| 18:30-18:35 | National Anthem | Co-Director of Ceremonies |
| 18:35-18:40 | ZOU Prayer | Registrar Dr. T. Kaseke |
| 18:40-18:45 | Welcome Remarks | ZOU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. H. Gundani |
| 18:45-18:50 | Interlude | Poem 1 |
| 18:50-18:55 | Nuggets from a ZOU Alumnus | ZOU Alumnus |
| 18:55-19:00 | ZOU Documentary | ZOU FM |
| 19:00-19:05 | Nuggets from the inaugural ZOU Council Chairperson | Inaugural Chairperson Mr. G. Manhambara |
| 19:05-19:10 | Nuggets from the inaugural ZOU Vice Chancellor | Inaugural Vice Chancellor Prof. K.P. Dzvimbo |
| 19:10-19:30 | Insights into the ZOU Silver Jubilee Book | ZOU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. H. Gundani |
| 19:30-19:35 | Interlude | Poem 2 |
| 19:35-19:40 | Introduction of Guest of Honour | Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Prof. F. Tagwira |
| 19:40-20:10 | Keynote Address | Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Hon. Ambassador Dr. Frederick M. Shava |
| 20:10-20:15 | Interlude | Poem 3 |
| 20:15-20:25 | Presentation of Guest of Honour's gift | ZOU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. H. Gundani assisted by Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing |
| 20:25-20:45 | Book Auction | Co-Director of Ceremonies |
| 20:45-20:50 | Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks | ZOU Chairperson of Council Mr. A. Nduna |
| 20:50-21:20 | Dinner is served | Cresta Lodge Banqueting Team |
| 21:20-22:00 | Networking | All |