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Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka sharing her words of appreciation to Gibela and team led
by Prof Mpofu.
“No words can express the University’s gratitude to Gibela for their trust in our capabilities
as a UoT. Congratulations to Prof. Mpofu and his team for the sterling job they do. I am
especially pleased, since this further growths TUT’s niche focus areas, while this type of
private-public partnership is what universities should aim to attract. My office will keep on
supporting excellence in the University and continue to be proud that our students are part
of history.”
The CEO of Gibela, Mr Hector Danisa, wel-
comed the TUT delegation and opened the
factory tour for all to view the magnificent world
class manufacturing work taking place in Nigel.
In her opening remarks, Mulalo Mercy
Tshivhilinge, Head of Engineering at Gibela,
said Gibela is conscious of its role as a catalyst
for economic development and the creation of
new skills in partnership with its stakeholders,
in particular TUT.
We are excited about this partnership and also
the launch of a research chair for the benefit
Mr Hector Danisa Gibela CEO
of knowledge generation and entrepreneurial
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