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ZINASU 7th bi-annual congress update
Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) (Mugwadi)
February 01, 2010

The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) successfully held its historic 7th Bi-Annual Congress at Chinhoyi University of Technology from the 29th to 31st of January 2010 under the theme 'Defining and Entrenching a new political culture in pursuit of the students Revolution.'

It is a culture premised on a set of revolutionary principles, of selfless determination to execute our generational struggle for a prosperous and peaceful democratic Zimbabwe that respects academic rights as fundamental human rights. The politics of the land has changed dramatically and as such we have to re-organise ourselves on this terrain. In this regard, the Congress, among other issues, debated robustly on the grievances of the students, the people of Zimbabwe and the world at large.

The congress made amendments to the ZINASU constitution which saw the establishment of the new post of the deputy secretary general and the expansion of the National Executive Council so that it becomes more representative of the union's broader constituency. The National Executive Council will total to 23 after the inclusion of three Provincial Executive members from each province (a full text of the resolutions will be circulated soon).

The congress was graced by our alliance partners' i.e. the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) represented by its President Lovemore Matombo, National Chairperson of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), Dr Lovemore Madhuku as well as regional partners from the SADC region notably the Lesotho Union of Students Leadership and the Young Communist League of South Africa who all gave messages of solidarity.

Other youth formations who attended the gathering included the, the Students Solidarity Trust (SST), Zimbabwe High School Students Union (ZIHISSU), the Zimbabwe Youth Forum and former students' leaders.

We wish to take this opportunity to thank the following for making our congress a success;

Masimba Nyamanhindi and the Student Solidarity Trust for funding the congress. We salute Mr. Nyamanhindi's selfless sacrifice and unwavering commitment to ensure that the congress was a reality and a resounding success. We could not have done it if he had not intervened, we greatly appreciate and hope this gesture will continue.

Mr Jimmy Wilford former ZINASU Treasurer and SAYWHAT Coordinator for assisting with fuel that was used to ferry comrades to and from the congress, once again we salute these two revolutionaries.

We also extend our gratitude to the ZINASU Advisory Board particularly the Chairperson Takura Zhangazha, Vice Hopewell Gumbo and Secretary Madock Chivasa for the support they rendered for the past two years.

Hats off to members of the media, other civic groups, and all the individuals who helped but requested anonymity.

Many thanks also go to the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) SRC Leadership especially its President Cde Choose Kasongo, the CUT Vice Chancellor Professor Simbi and the entire staff of the University, and the Ministry of Public Service Chinhoyi Training Centre for accommodating us during congress.

After all had been said and done, Congress resolved for Leadership renewal resulting in the election of the following new leadership;

National President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................Tafadzwa 'Twoboy' Mugwadi (University of Zimbabwe) +263 913 965 419

National Vice President . . . . . . . . . .........................Obert Masaraure (Midlands State University) +23 913 653 435

Secretary General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Kurayi Garnet Hoyi (National University of Science and Technology) NUST +263 915 26 776

Deputy Secretary General . . . . . . . . . ........................Welcome Zimuto Chinhoyi University +263 913 646 939

National Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................Tafadzwa 'T1' Kutya Great Zimbabwe University +263 913 988 736

National Spokesperson . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................Kudakwashe Chakabva Harare Polytechnic

National Secretary for International Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roselyn Ushewekunze Bulawayo Polytechnic

National Secretary for Education and Research . . . . . . . . . .Bestinos Kundishora Mutare Polytechnic

National Secretary for Legal and Social Affairs . . . . . . Archieford Mudzengi. Zim School of Mines

National Secretary for Gender and Human Rights . . . ..Kundai Chambara Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT)

National Secretary for Sports and Recreation . . . . . . . . . Sharon Manjere Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE)

Finally the new leadership would like to salute the previous administration led by President-Cde Clever 'DADA' Bere; Secretary General - Freeman 'B.I.G' Bhoso; Spokesperson -Blessing 'Vuvuzela' Vava; Treasurer- Sheunesu 'Mumbengengwi' Nyoni; Courage 'Grundig' Ngwarai- Legal Affairs; Chiedza 'Condoleezza' Gadzirayi -International Relations secretary; Lydia 'Mahofa' Mudehwe-Sports secretary; Education and Research Secretary -Obert 'Obeeza'Masaraure; Privilidge Mutanga- Gender secretary.We forever cherish the work done by these comrades in fighting a vicious capitalist system that had threatened our beloved union.

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