Minister orders ZIMDEF to deliver results, not just collect money 

HIGHER and Tertiary Education minister Frederick Shava has reminded the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (ZIMDEF) that its success will be measured by the skills it imparts on students and the jobs it supports, not by the money it collects or disburses.

Officially opening the 2026 ZIMDEF strategic planning workshop in Mutare this Thursday, Shava said, “ZIMDEF must remain focused on interventions that deliver tangible value to the economy, within its statutory mandate and the Ministry’s policy priorities.” 

Shava said the retreat must produce a comprehensive assessment of 2026 performance against the strategic plan; clearly defined corrective measures for outstanding commitments and implementation challenges; and a realistic, costed and prioritised 2027 annual work programme and budget aligned with the government’s long-term plans. 

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