In a recent development, the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has taken action to remove seven universities located in India and Cyprus from its list of accredited institutions.
decision follows a directive to the International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) to retract honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees awarded to influential individuals.
ZIMCHE's announcement, made public on Monday, revealed that these universities have been delisted without citing specific reasons, emphasizing the importance of verifying the accreditation status of foreign educational institutions to prevent potential academic and financial repercussions.
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The initiative is part of ZIMCHE's commitment to maintaining the integrity of Zimbabwe's higher education system and guards against the unauthorized conferral of degrees, particularly by unregistered institutions like IIP.
Furthermore, ZIMCHE's firm stance against questionable degrees distributed by IIP aligns with legal statutes in Zimbabwe that prohibit unaccredited institutions from granting degrees.
The nullification of these degrees serves to safeguard the educational standards within the country and avoid misleading professional practices. Noteworthy personalities such as Eric Francis Niyonsaba, Mudiwa Hood, Dilesh Nguwaya, and others had received honorary degrees, highlighting the gravity of the issue.
ZIMCHE's decisive measures underline the importance of scrutinizing academic qualifications and reiterate the necessity of enrolling only in recognized and accredited educational establishments to prevent potential academic and legal entanglements.
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