ZINASU Press Statement 7th Bi-Annual Congress Update 1 February 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 selflessdetermination to execute our generational struggle for a prosperous and peaceful democratic Zimbabwe that respects academic rights as fundamental human rights. Thepolitics of the land has changed dramatically and as such we have to re-organise ourselves on this terrain. In this regard, t he Congress, among other issues, debated robustly on the grievances of thestudents, 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 Executivemembersfrom 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 StudentsLeadershipand the Young Communist League of South Africawho 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 *(Universityof 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*……………….*Tafa**d**zwa **‘**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 Poly technic * * *National Secretary for Legal **and Social **Affairs**……Archieford Mudzengi*. Zim School of Mines *Na**tional Secretary for Gender and Human Rights**…..**Kundai* *Chambara* Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) ** *National Secretary** for** Sports and Recreation**………**Sharon* *Ma**njere* 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. ** *Issued by the* *ZINASU National Spokesperson* *Cde Kudakwashe Chakabva* [email protected] +263 913 725 723 -- You are subscribed. 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