The Sunday Mail
Brain Madongonda University of Zimbabwe
THERE was a hive of activity and excitement at the University of Zimbabwe English Department Creative Writing Press Club last Friday as students listened to the Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner General Dr Augustine Chihuri’s insightful presentation.
Dr was presenting on the topic: ‘Compare and contrast the policing challenges in pre and post-colonial Zimbabwe’.
Students and staff who gathered at the university’s exquisite council room for the presentation were left in awe at the natural charm and wit from Dr Chihuri who spoke from the heart on issues that are of national importance to sustenance of Zimbabwe.
Com-Gen made a humorous introduction when he stepped to the podium, asserting that; “I come in peace, with peace and for peace.” I am sure Dr Chihuri’s statement stems from the acknowledgement of the not so friendly relations that have existed over the years between students and the police force.
Dr Chihuri was also quick to comment in regards to this “undesirable relationship” saying that it was not in any of the involved parties’ interest to consider this tradition as the only way in which the students and law enforcement were to engage.
In the same vein, the Dr Chihuri commended the UZ English Dept Creative Writing Press Club for coming up with an imitative that allowed an interface with leaders in a civil and dignified manner as opposed to the proverbial tradition where students would only be taught using the rod. In his presentation, bemoaned the lack of collective custodianship on the nation’s resources.
He drew examples from pre-colonial society and highlighted that ’everyone was a policeman/woman, united in their common culture and tradition’.
The common culture of pre-colonial society made sure that its children were taught in the spirit of respect and integrity better known as “ubuntu”.
Students were challenged to look beyond their physical education and focus on the inner man. The Commissioner General implored all gathered to awaken their inner being.
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