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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Midlands State University (MSU) has banned individuals and private organisations from holding side graduation events after it barred at least 5 200 of its 6 500 students from physically attending their graduation ceremony last week.<\/p>\n

MSU said the move was aimed at ensuring compliance with COVID-19 regulations.<\/p>\n

Since 2020, universities have been holding virtual graduations, only allowing those with first-class degrees to physically attend the ceremonies.<\/p>\n

This has resulted in some students holding private ceremonies where they could gather and follow virtual live proceedings.<\/p>\n

Last week MSU distanced itself from such gatherings and warned stakeholders that they will not be responsible for anything. It said in a notice:<\/p>\n

Should one decide to attend such events, Midlands State University will not assume responsibility or be held liable for the consequences of such a decision.<\/p>\n

Opposition LEAD leader Linda Masarira criticised the move by MSU and described it as disrespectful. She said:<\/p>\n

This kind of disrespect is totally unacceptable. MSU has by this issue shown disrespect to their stakeholders and we demand answers with transparency because this raises eyebrows on the day-to-day usage of funds.<\/p>\n

Why rob more than a thousand students of an opportunity to celebrate their degrees that they spent four years paying school fees for just like any other state university?<\/p>\n

We demand answers and legit reasons or at least for graduation fees to be lowered about the fact that only a few students will be attending the graduation physically.<\/p>\n

MSU should stop this daylight robbery and allow students to attend the graduation physically.<\/p>\n

MSU ordered students to pay a compulsory US$70 graduation fee plus US$40 for graduation regalia.<\/p>\n

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