Midweek Reporter
MASVINGO-Great Zimbabwe University’s former SRC executive, Hudson Makwanise a Level 4.1 Development Studies student is under investigation for allegedly misusing charity funds meant to assist financially struggling students.
Level 3.1 Media and Cultural Studies student, Charity Mutizva Jori claims she was scammed of $240 by Makwanise who told her that the Ebsec Charity Fund which he assisted her to get was a loan and demanded $40 monthly repayment directly to him.
Speaking to The Midweek Watch Jori said she complied out of fear and trust but later realized she had been deceived.
A hearing was scheduled at the GZU Main Campus on Wednesday (5/11/25), but the accused did not show up.
Investigations are currently underway.
The Charity Assistance Fund is a school based initiative designed to support students struggling to pay their tuition fees. While every student is eligible to apply, selection is based on academic merit and good conduct.
To qualify for the fund, a student must have a clean disciplinary record, no failed modules and must provide their previous university results. The university then reviews the application and depending on the available resources, covers a portion of the student’s tuition.
In Jori’s case, the university paid USD 315 out of her total 600 USD fees. The fund does not cover full tuition but offers partial assistance to ease the financial burden on deserving students.
