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ZOU Silver Jubilee Book Launch Programme

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