Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development (Zimbabwe)

The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development is a government ministry focused on education in Zimbabwe and is responsible for universities, polytechnics and colleges in Zimbabwe. The incumbent minister is Frederick Shava.

Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development

Agency overview
Preceding agency	Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
Jurisdiction	Government of Zimbabwe
Headquarters	6th Floor, Block F, Mgandane Dlodlo Building, Corner Simon Muzenda Street and Samora Machel Avenue, Harare 17.82514383877964°S 31.053032243897498°E / -17.82514383877964; 31.053032243897498
Minister responsible	Frederick Shava, Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development
Deputy Minister responsible	Simelisizwe Sibanda, Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development
Website	mhtestd.gov.zw

It oversees:

• National Council for Higher Education
• Universities and colleges in Zimbabwe

Former ministers include:

• Amon Murwira 2 December 2017^[1] – 15 October 2024^[2][3]
• Jonathan Moyo 6 July 2015^[4] – 27 November 2017^[5]
• Oppah Muchinguri December 2014^[6] – 6 July 2015^[7]
• Olivia Muchena 10 September 2013^[8] – 9 December 2014
• Stan Mudenge 16 April 2005 – 4 October 2012^[9]
• Herbert Murerwa 9 February 2004^[10] – 16 April 2005^[11][12]

See also

• Education in Zimbabwe
• Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Zimbabwe)