By Loyd Matare
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially opened the new Midlands State University (MSU) Law School in Kwekwe, declaring it a cornerstone for justice, democracy, and national development while urging future lawyers to be patriotic defenders of the country’s sovereignty.
The state-of-the-art facility, named the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School, will house moot courts, lecture theatres, a legal aid clinic, and modern libraries, aligning with global standards.
Speaking at the official opening, Mnangagwa said: “The law is a tool for development and the backbone of our governance system.
“It aids us as we safeguard our hard-won independence and sovereignty, while we accelerate modernisation, industrialisation, and broad-based economic growth that leaves no one and no place behind.”
He said that the establishment of the law school went beyond academics:
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“This is not merely about producing lawyers. It is about producing problem-solvers, ethical leaders, and patriots who will defend justice, protect the vulnerable, and build institutions that strengthen our democracy.”
The President added that the MSU legal aid clinic would serve surrounding communities:
“Affordable legal counsel must be accessible by all our people.
“This facility must entrench a culture of service among law students, ensuring that by the time they graduate, they have a strong sense of patriotism, volunteerism, and duty to society.”
He also praised the achievements of MSU students at international competitions:
“Our students have excelled in moot court competitions, covering such diverse areas as Space Law, International Human Rights, and Public International Law.
“Through innovation, resilience, and determination, they have brought home awards, including those from United Nations-linked initiatives.”
Challenging graduates, Mnangagwa said: “Your study in a school named after your President must not result in vain glory.
“It must inspire you to serve Zimbabwe with wholehearted commitment, defend the oppressed, and always advance the interests of our beloved motherland.”
“It is not how many degrees your institutions churn out, or the number of papers you publish, but the day-to-day problems you solve within our communities and the economy.
“The law must always be used to advance national duty, and never to be a hindrance to development.”
