Education Conference Ignites Continental Shift Towards Tech-Infused Learning

GWERU, Zimbabwe – The Faculty of Education at Midlands State University (MSU) successfully convened the pivotal 2nd International Conference on African Education from 22 to 23 October 2025, uniting continental educators, researchers, and policymakers to chart a definitive course for a technology-driven educational future. 

Across two dynamic days within the MSU Great Hall, the event, themed “Reshaping Education in the 21st Century; Infusing Technology Innovation and Industrialisation,” became a crucible for innovation and collaborative action. 

Setting an ambitious tone for the proceedings on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Professor V. Muzvidziwa, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr. G. Manyatera, declared technology an indispensable pillar for building resilient and industrialised African economies. 

A powerful challenge was issued by the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE), Professor P. K. Dzvimbo, who charged delegates to fundamentally reimagine pedagogical frameworks for the digital era.

Vibrant debates on ethically integrating Artificial Intelligence and pioneering new STEM pedagogies filled both plenary and breakaway sessions. 

The pressing issue of bridging the stark rural-urban digital divide sparked particularly fervent discussion and collaboration.

A landmark moment was achieved with the official launch of four new academic books authored by faculty members, a testament to MSU’s scholarly productivity. 

“The launch of these four books underscores the commitment to advancing knowledge and provides crucial resources for educators navigating this technological transformation,” stated Dr. A. Moyo, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education. 

She affirmed that the conference served not only as “a platform for discourse” but also as “a celebration of tangible scholarly output.”

Explorations into using mobile technology for inclusivity and strategies for weaving indigenous knowledge systems like Ubuntu into modern curricula demonstrated the conference’s expansive scope. 

In a heartfelt gesture of camaraderie, Dr. Moyo presented gifts to the conference delegates and the University’s Executive Management, acknowledging their vital participation. 

For the foundational work that built the now-sprawling Faculty, a special tribute was paid; gifts were presented to the former Executive Deans of the Faculty of Education, honouring their legacy. 

Reshaping the continent’s educational landscape, the conference unequivocally proved, is the mission at hand.

The future of higher learning in Africa resides here, at Midlands State University, where innovation is not just taught but lived.