MSU Inaugurates New SRC to Strengthen Student Representation
Midlands State University (MSU) has inaugurated its newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC), with University leaders urging the new team to prioritise teamwork, accountability and student welfare. The council, led by SRC President Munashe B. Madechihwe, pledged to strengthen communication between students and the University while advocating for student interests and development.
Dumisani Ndlovu 
Gweru - Midlands State University (MSU) officially inaugurated its newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) on June 8, 2026, at its Main Campus in Gweru, ushering in a new student leadership team tasked with championing student interests and strengthening engagement between students and University authorities.
The inauguration ceremony marked the formal assumption of office by the newly elected student leaders, who pledged to serve the student community with integrity, accountability and dedication.
Welcoming the new council, Acting Executive Dean of Student Affairs, Kwanisai Mafa, described the SRC as a vital link between students and the institution.
“The SRC occupies a unique and strategic position within the University. It serves as a bridge between students and MSU, ensuring that the concerns, aspirations and welfare of students are effectively represented,” said Mafa.
He reminded the incoming leaders that their election was not merely a victory at the polls, but a call to service, responsibility and leadership.
Addressing the gathering, MSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Victor Ngonidzashe Muzvidziwa, challenged the new council to embrace teamwork, pursue excellence and build on the legacy of previous student leaders.
“Teamwork is very important if you are to preserve and build upon the legacy of those who came before you. Seek knowledge and acquire skills that will enable you to uplift the SRC, the University and society at large,” he said.
Professor Muzvidziwa said effective student leadership plays a critical role in fostering a vibrant University community where students feel heard, valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to institutional development.
Speaking on behalf of the newly inaugurated council, SRC President Munashe Madechihwe expressed gratitude to the University leadership and student body for the confidence placed in the new team.
He pledged that the council would work collectively to address student concerns and strengthen communication.
“We will overcome challenges and handle them together as a team. Our commitment is to listen, engage and serve the students who entrusted us with this responsibility,” he said.
The highlight of the ceremony was the swearing-in of the newly elected SRC members, officially signaling the beginning of their term of office and a new chapter in student representation at MSU.
The new council is expected to champion student welfare initiatives, strengthen student engagement and serve as a key voice for the University's student community.
