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MSU National Language Institute

MSU National Language Institute

Language for national development.

Motto

Language for national development.

Mandate

Empowerment of languages to ensure that no one is left behind in socio-economic and scientific advancement of the nation.

Vision

To be a leading, one-stop, innovative, inclusive and technologically driven world class language research, consultancy and techno-scientific services centre dedicated to the development, modernisation and internationalisation of Zimbabwe for the empowerment of society and wealth creation.

Mission

Pursuant to its vision, MSUNLI is committed to conducting language research and offering techno- scientific services to its diverse stakeholders, locally, regionally and internationally.

Core Values

  • Hard work
  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Inclusivity
  • Ubuntu/Hunhu
    • Welcome in different language with world map background. Depth of field image. Words cloud concept.

    Staffing

    Highly qualified native speakers of the different indigenous languages work at the Institute as language researchers. The language researchers cover a wide range of roles and responsibilities. These include functions and roles such as those of researchers, advisors, teaching assistants, technicians, counsellors, software developers and events managers among other duties.

    Languages on Offer

    Language Language Language
    Chewa Kalanga Shangani
    ChiBarwe Koisan Shona
    English Nambya Sign Language
    Ndau Ndebele Sotho
    Tonga Tswana Venda
    Xhosa

    Institute Overview

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    Contact Details

    MSU National Language Institute

    Phone number +263 54 231583

    Midlands State University Private Bag 9055 Gweru, Zimbabwe

    Phone number +263 54 260233/260311