Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic
Former names
Gwanda Zintec College
Established 1981
Principal Dr.Ngoni Mhule Moyo<http://www.chronicle.co.zw/jm-nkomo-poly-embarks-on-marketing-exercise-in-mat-south/>
Academic staff
45[1]
Students 1625[1]
Location Gwanda, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
20°57′10″S 29°00′44″E / 20.952883°S 29.012175°E / -20.952883; 29.012175Coordinates: 20°57′10″S 29°00′44″E / 20.952883°S 29.012175°E / -20.952883; 29.012175
Affiliations Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Zimbabwe
Location of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic in Matabeleland South

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic is a state higher education institution in Gwanda, Zimbabwe,[2][3] offering Diploma in Education.[1]

The Government of Zimbabwe plans major investment into the polytechnic,[4] which will allow it to start offering degrees[5] and resolve the accommodation shortage for students.[6]

The planned Gwanda State University shall be hosted by the Polytechnic whilst construction takes place.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic". Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Zimbabwe. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  2. "Examination Centres Registered for HEXCO Courses". Higher Education Examination Council (HEXCO). Retrieved 17 January 2012.
  3. "Gwanda State University to open in January next year". Bulawayo24 News. 6 December 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
  4. "US$386m needed for education". The Zimbabwean. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  5. "Government to upgrade teachers' colleges, polytechnics". The Chronicle. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  6. "Accommodation crisis hits Gwanda college". Newsday. 13 October 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  7. "Gwanda varsity plans advanced". The Herald. 2 August 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2012.


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