Midlands State University (MSU) has, due to the surge in
Covid-19 cases in the country, suspended final year examinations that were set
to start today.
On July 24, Government gave a directive to all tertiary
institutions to close and continue conducting lessons through e-learning as
part of measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education permanent
secretary Professor Fanuel Tagwira cited the surge in Covid 19 cases in the
country as the main reason for the directive.
This development has affected MSU final semester students
in the faculties of Science and Technology, Law, Education and Natural
Resources Management and Agriculture.
MSU director of communication Mrs Mirirai Mawere yesterday
said the examinations had been postponed to a date when it’s safe for the learners
and staff.
“It’s mainly because of the spike in the numbers of
Covid-19 infected people. Resumption of examinations will be dependent on the
improvement of the situation as far as the containment of the new infections is
concerned,” said Mrs Mawere.
She said following the announcement of new Covid-19 induced
lockdown by President Mnangagwa on July 21, the university is postponing
examinations.
“In light of the continued increase in the number of
Covid-19 positive cases, which saw the President announcing new lockdown
measures on July 21, the university would like to advise final year students in
the facility of Science and Technology, Law, Education and Natural Resources
Management and Agriculture who were scheduled to commence preparations for their
final examinations on August 3 that examinations have been postponed to a date
to be advised.
“Please note the decision was made in the best interest of
our stakeholders’ health. Any inconvenience caused is sincerely regreted,” said
Mrs Mawere. Chronicle
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