Mkoba Teachers College Principal Dies
By Dumisani Ndlovu — Zimbabwe’s academic community is mourning Mkoba Teachers College Principal Dr. Rosina Mavunga, who died at a private hospital in Masvingo after falling ill during a higher education strategic review workshop.
Dumisani Ndlovu 
Gweru — Mkoba Teachers College Principal Dr. Rosina Mavunga has died after falling ill while attending a Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education strategic review workshop in Masvingo on Tuesday.
Dr. Mavunga died at a private hospital in Masvingo, plunging the academic community into mourning.
She was regarded as a dedicated educationist whose leadership and commitment to Heritage-Based Education 5.0 helped advance teacher training and institutional development.
Mkoba Teachers College confirmed her death in a statement, describing her as a visionary and compassionate leader who devoted her life to education.
“The family of Mkoba Teachers College is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Dr R Mavunga, our esteemed Principal,” said the college.
“A great leader, distinguished humanist, strategist, mentor, educator and friend.”
The college said Dr. Mavunga’s professionalism, integrity and commitment had set a high standard for staff and students, while her kindness, wisdom and passion for education had touched many lives.
“Her kindness, wisdom and passion for education touched countless lives and transformed Mkoba Teachers College into a place of hope, excellence and opportunity.
“As we mourn her loss, we also celebrate her extraordinary life and the lasting impact she has made on our college, our community and the nation," the institution said.
Marymount Teachers’ College Principal, Martin Mukwazhu, said Dr. Mavunga’s death had come as a shock, describing her as an inspirational leader who was driving the implementation of Education 5.0 at Mkoba Teachers College.
“I am at a loss for words to describe what I am feeling right now. Her passing came as a shock to me and I am still trying to comprehend what happened.
“The academic sector has lost a source of inspiration, a leader and a goal-getter who was driving Education 5.0 at Mkoba Teachers College. May her soul rest in peace," he said.
Public Service Commission Midlands Provincial Coordinator, Andrew Chimanyiwa, described her death as a major loss to the province and the country.
“This is indeed a great loss for us in the Midlands Province and the country at large,” he said.
Dr. Mavunga was appointe Mkoba Teachers College Principal in October 2023 after serving as United College of Education Vice Principal in Bulawayo.
