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By Tabonga Gijimah
The Zimbabwe School of Mines, in partnership with Mimosa Mining Company, hosted a Fundraising Golf Day and Cocktail at Roland Park Golf Club in Zvishavane on 16 October 2026, bringing together participants from the mining industry for networking, business engagement and fundraising in support of mining education.
Held under the theme “Investing in the Core: Build the Future of Mining,” the event provided a platform for industry professionals, business leaders and other stakeholders to interact while highlighting the importance of developing future mining professionals.
In an interview with MSU Radio, Golf Captain Keith Mhazo and Vice-Captain Rufaro Masendeke emphasised the importance of mining students participating in industry events, noting that such platforms offer valuable opportunities to connect with experienced professionals and establish networks within the sector.
They highlighted that networking allows students to engage directly with people already working in the mining industry, gain insights into professional practice and build relationships that can support their career development.
The event also created opportunities for business to business engagement and strengthened the link between mining education and industry, reinforcing the role of partnerships in preparing students for the demands of the sector.
The partnership between the Zimbabwe School of Mines and Mimosa Mining Company reflects the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and industry in supporting skills development and the growth of Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
The event’s theme, “Investing in the Core: Build the Future of Mining,” underscored the need to invest in people, professional relationships and educational initiatives that contribute to the sector’s long-term development.
Held under the theme “Investing in the Core: Build the Future of Mining,” the event provided a platform for industry professionals, business leaders and other stakeholders to interact while highlighting the importance of developing future mining professionals.
In an interview with MSU Radio, Golf Captain Keith Mhazo and Vice-Captain Rufaro Masendeke emphasised the importance of mining students participating in industry events, noting that such platforms offer valuable opportunities to connect with experienced professionals and establish networks within the sector.
They highlighted that networking allows students to engage directly with people already working in the mining industry, gain insights into professional practice and build relationships that can support their career development.
The event also created opportunities for business to business engagement and strengthened the link between mining education and industry, reinforcing the role of partnerships in preparing students for the demands of the sector.
The partnership between the Zimbabwe School of Mines and Mimosa Mining Company reflects the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and industry in supporting skills development and the growth of Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
The event’s theme, “Investing in the Core: Build the Future of Mining,” underscored the need to invest in people, professional relationships and educational initiatives that contribute to the sector’s long-term development.
Published
October 17, 2026 at 7:57 AM
