By Dumisani Ndlovu
Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, Jacob Francis Mudenda recently applauded the Midlands State University National Language Institute for its role in the meticulous translation of key national documents such as the Zimbabwe constitution and the National Development Strategy into the country’s indigenous languages.
“I applaud MSU for ensuring the translation of national documents such as the constitution, National Development Strategy1 (NDS1), the Highway Code, education and other communication materials into the 14 national languages and this was achieved through the Midlands State University National Language Institute,” said.
The speaker of parliament said that the government is committed to keeping Zimbabwe’s languages alive in their diversity since they are pivotal in the national development agenda aimed at leaving no one and no place behind.
Since its inception, the MSUNLI has proved to be an international powerhouse of language services in Zimbabwe.
The current Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe and a member of the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF), longtime schoolteacher and lawyer, Mudenda underscored the significance of national languages in the development of Zimbabwe
“In the present development agenda, which is guided by the visionary leader, President Mnangagwa’s mantra, ‘nyika inovakwa ne vene vayo’, Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi balo, indigenous languages must thus, be effectively deployed as vital cogs in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all national development policies, programs and activities,” he said.
Giving a presentation at the same event, Professor Wiseman Magwa, the Executive Director of the Midlands State University National Language who echoed the same sentiments reiterated that the institute is ready for the task of providing language services not only to government but also to the private sector and individuals.
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