Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Tatenda Mavetera, has come underneath hearth for allegedly misrepresenting her tutorial {qualifications}.

Mavetera has been utilizing the title “Dr” regardless of solely being a PhD candidate.

A flier from her Ministry and Business Times refers to her as “Dr. Mavetera,” however she not too long ago revealed that she’s nonetheless a PhD candidate, sparking questions concerning the legitimacy of utilizing the title “Dr.” earlier than finishing her doctorate.

Mavetera’s academic background contains an Honours Degree in Management and Marketing and a Masters in Strategic Marketing. She can be pursuing one other doctorate in Business Leadership at Midlands State University.

“If you wish to know my {qualifications}:

“1.Bsc Honours in Management and Marketing WUA (Women’s University in Africa). 2.Masters in Strategic Marketing MSU 3.Masters is Development studies WUA. 4.PHD candidate in Doctorate in Business Leadership majoring in Digital Marketing and Information Systems MSU. 5.Diploma in Shipping, courier and forwarding (ABMA),” Mavetera stated 4 days in the past.

Prominent lawyer and former legislator Fadzayi Mahere has argued that utilizing the title “Dr.” earlier than finishing a PhD program is deceptive.

Mahere questioned: “Good day Honourable Minister Tatenda Mavetera, Why do you utilize the title ‘DR’ but in keeping with your tweet on the ninth of November, you indicated that, when it comes to {qualifications}, you’re nonetheless only a PhD candidate?

“Can a PhD candidate use the title ‘DR’?”

Mavetera’s scenario bears resemblance to the latest incident involving former Zanu-PF MP Dexter Nduna, who apologised for falsely claiming to have graduated with a regulation diploma from the University of Zimbabwe.

Nduna’s apology adopted an investigation by the college, which revealed he had failed some modules and was not eligible to graduate.

He apologised to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who’s the Chancellor of all State universities within the nation, saying he was suggested by Defence Minister, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri to take action.

“I due to this fact take this chance to apologize to you, Your Excellency, for celebrating earlier than graduating, thereby placing the credibility and revered title of your establishment into disrepute.

“I’ve made preparations to register and write exams for the excellent two modules in order that I can full my regulation research on the University of Zimbabwe.

“As a former army officer of ten years and former legislator of ten years, I shouldn’t have allowed the administration glitches on the establishment and my very own pleasure of finishing a regulation program to cloud my judgment and act the best way I did on the day of commencement.

“I therefore apologize and hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive me,” Nduna stated.