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Opinion –  Tapiwa Makore: The evil men do 
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Opinion – Tapiwa Makore: The evil men do 

Last month, when the Zimbabwe High Court sentenced to death the two murderers who brutally murdered seven-year old boy, Tapiwa Makore, for rituals in 2020, there was a sigh of relief in his family and among a groundswell of sympathisers in that country and internationally that had been traumatised by the horrific act of the convicts, Tapiwa Makore senior (the boy’s uncle) and Tafadzwa Shamba. Iron

Opinion –  University rankings necessary despite causing a stir
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Opinion – University rankings necessary despite causing a stir

Different systems of university rankings have released results of the 2024 world and continental rankings of universities. While there have been some deserved celebrations by top performing universities and those who support university rankings, the practice has caused some serious stir in the camp of universities and stakeholders which are against these university log standings. 

Graduation is not a matter of serendipity
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Graduation is not a matter of serendipity

While the season of graduations is still upon us, I feel it is time to reflect on issues affecting students’ success rates at higher education institutions. It is envisaged that the advice provided in this article will assist tertiary students who find themselves struggling with completing their studies. The advice is also for those who are planning to embark on their tertiary studies.