The wife of Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, has been awarded a doctorate, according to NewZimbabwe.com. She was among 7,888 students who graduated from Midlands State University (MSU) on Friday, August 28, 2026.
The graduation ceremony, held at the university, was presided over by the country’s president, who capped the record number of graduates, as reported by The Herald. Baloyi-Chiwenga, who holds the rank of colonel, received her doctoral degree during the same event.
NewZimbabwe.com identified her as “VP Chiwenga’s wife” in its coverage, while The Herald referred to her as “Colonel Baloyi-Chiwenga.” The exact field of study for her doctorate was not specified in the available reporting.
The 7,888 graduates mark a new milestone for MSU, with The Herald describing it as a record number for the institution. The university’s graduation ceremony drew attention not only for the large cohort but also for the presence of the vice president’s spouse among the recipients.
The event underscores a broader trend of high-profile figures pursuing advanced academic qualifications in Zimbabwe. It also highlights MSU’s expanding role in higher education, as the university continues to produce large numbers of graduates each year.
Observers will likely follow whether this record graduation figure signals further growth in enrollment at MSU or other Zimbabwean universities in the coming academic cycles.
