WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe unpacks the packed graduation schedule of Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa, who has capped over 30 000 students in three months.
Mnangagwa appeared visibly exhausted at the Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) graduation ceremony, showing no smile or movement, clearly indicating fatigue. Due to this exhaustion and his demanding schedule, he was unable to deliver his scheduled speech at the ceremony. His exhaustion is mainly attributed to his intense travel schedule, as he serves as the Vice-Chancellor for 14 universities in Zimbabwe and has attended multiple graduation ceremonies since August, personally capping thousands of graduates one by one.
Mnangagwa has officiated at 10 graduation ceremonies in the last 3 months.
August 2025
15: University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
28: Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT)
September 2025
11: Midlands State University (MSU)
12: Harare Institute of Technology (HIT)
October 2025
3: National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
7: Marondera University of Agricultural Science and Technology (MUAST)
10: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS)
23: Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)
On 24 October, Mnangagwa will officiate at the Lupane State University
Vice President, Kembo Mohadi delivered a speech at the GZU ceremony described as very interesting. Mukuru introduced a new loan service offering loans between R1000 and R8000 payable over 30 days with defined interest and fees. Night vending remains banned in Zimbabwe for security reasons, originally to curb illicit activities. President Mnangagwa is also scheduled to open Parliament and deliver the State of the Nation Address on October 28, 2025.
Key events for today
Mnangagwa To Open Parliament and deliver the state of the nation Address on the 28th on Tuesday
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1. Chiwenga arrived in Beit Bridge as he continues Matabeleland tour.
Chiwenga visited the Orange Ville citrus project at Bishopsgate Estate, Nottingham Estate, and Palm River Special Economic Zone.
2. Night vending has been banned
3. TSZ AGM has been postponed to November.
4. Mnangagwa to open silos on 29 October
Business
1. State-owned Chinese carmaker Changan in South Africa, with its operations overseen by the distributor Jameel Motors SA, a subsidiary of Dubai-based Abdul Latif Jameel Motors. Changan expects to create up to 600 jobs in South Africa over the next two years. The distributor plans to open 25 dealerships by end-2025, expanding to 45 by 2027, creating new employment and supplier opportunities. While the company will initially import vehicles from China, local assembly could be considered “if viable,” though there are no immediate plans. The initial focus is on building a strong, trusted brand, not just chasing volume or selling on price alone. The range will include new SUVs, bakkies (pick-ups), and hybrid models. It also plans to introduce the Deepal range-extended electric vehicle next year, which uses an onboard generator to address “range anxiety.”
2. Mukuru to introduce loans between R1000 and R8000 that will be paid over 30 days. Mukuru, a remittance company, is offering the loan through a new partnership with JUMO, a specialist provider around lending. Disbursement: Loan amounts go directly into their Mukuru Card. Initiation Fee: 11.5% . 5% interest in arrears for first loans. Then 3% thereafter and capped penalties.
3. Clicks Financial Statement shows Cash Generated of R6 Billion of which R2,7 Billion was returned to Shareholders as a dividend.
4. Afrimat Revenues up 29 percent
