Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zimbabwe and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea aimed at strengthening collaboration in higher and tertiary education.
Speaking during a Post Cabinet Press Briefing, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Soda Zhemu, said the agreement provides a legal framework for sustained educational cooperation between the two countries.
“Cabinet considered and approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea concerning cooperation in higher and tertiary education and training,” said Zhemu.
He explained that the MoU is designed to promote academic exchanges and collaboration between institutions of higher learning in both countries.
“The Memorandum of Understanding seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework to facilitate continuing collaboration in the field of higher and tertiary education and training.
It also aims to promote educational exchanges among our institutions of higher learning, enabling both countries to share experiences and best practices in curriculum development and the management of tertiary education,” the Minister added.
Zhemu said the agreement provides opportunities for students from Equatorial Guinea to study in Zimbabwe.
“The scope of cooperation under this MoU includes the facilitation of student enrolment from the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in accredited universities and colleges within Zimbabwe.
It also envisages study tours to enhance understanding of each other’s educational systems, ensuring that students and faculty benefit from practical exposure and academic enrichment,” he said.
He added that the agreement will promote mutual recognition of academic qualifications.
“Furthermore, the MoU endeavours to promote mutual recognition of educational qualifications between the Parties, thereby strengthening academic and professional ties. This will ensure that our students and graduates have their qualifications recognised and respected across both countries,” Zhemu said.
The Minister said the agreement forms part of Zimbabwe’s broader strategy to deepen regional collaboration in education.
“This partnership with Equatorial Guinea reinforces Zimbabwe’s commitment to improving higher and tertiary education, fostering knowledge exchange, and expanding opportunities for students and professionals,” he said.
The MoU comes as Zimbabwe continues to enhance its higher and tertiary education sector, seeking to increase regional cooperation, student mobility, and academic collaboration.
The agreement is expected to strengthen institutional linkages, facilitate professional development, and contribute to the overall growth and quality of tertiary education in both countries.
