By Flata Kavinga
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially opened the E.D. Mnangagwa Law School, urging students to go beyond legal practice and become problem solvers, ethical leaders, and defenders of justice.
Speaking at the Midlands State University (MSU), where the state-of-the-art facility is housed, Mnangagwa said the school would equip students to compete regionally and internationally.
“This law school 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,” Mnangagwa said.
The facility includes moot courts, lecture theatres, seminar and tutorial rooms, a legal aid clinic, library, computer laboratories, and staff offices.
The President said the infrastructure was in line with global standards and would enrich the student experience.
Mnangagwa noted that MSU law students had already excelled in regional and international moot court competitions, including areas such as space law, international human rights, and public international law.
He cited recent achievements by Zimbabwean students who had earned recognition and memberships in global legal networks.
“These achievements remind us that Zimbabwe is not a mere spectator but a contributor to shaping and transforming the jurisprudence of the 21st century,” Mnangagwa said.
He also highlighted the inclusion of a legal aid clinic at the law school, saying it would provide affordable legal counsel to surrounding communities while instilling a culture of service among students.
The President expressed gratitude to the MSU Council, Senate, and management for naming the law school in his honour, describing it as a tribute to the sacrifices made during Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.
