Solusi University is preparing to establish a Faculty of Law as part of its broader institutional transformation programme, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Khum...
Solusi University is preparing to establish a Faculty of Law as part of its broader institutional transformation programme, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Khumbulani Mpofu describing the proposed development as an important step towards reviving, recapitalising and rebuilding the university.
The university is scheduled to host a Faculty of Law Inception Indaba on Sunday, September 27, bringing together legal practitioners, academics, traditional leaders, Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church leaders and other stakeholders.
The indaba is expected to lay the groundwork for the proposed faculty and provide a platform for discussions on how Solusi can develop a distinctive, values-based approach to legal education.
According to the university, Solusi is a private Christian institution in Zimbabwe affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its current academic offering spans several fields, although a Faculty of Law is not yet listed among its existing faculties or programmes.
The planned law faculty will be discussed against the background of growing interest in legal and governance education among traditional leaders and communities in the Matabeleland region.
Prof Mpofu said the idea of introducing law-related programmes at Solusi was partly driven by approaches from traditional leaders who wanted short courses covering law and governance.
He said such programmes could provide traditional leaders and their communities with knowledge of legal and governance standards, particularly in relation to the administration of traditional courts.
“After realising that there is a huge law gap in our region, our traditional leaders engaged us to consider introducing some short law and governance courses at our prestigious tertiary institution,” Prof Mpofu said.
He said the training would help traditional leaders administer their local courts while following appropriate national and international standards in the delivery of justice.
The Vice-Chancellor said the proposed Faculty of Law would therefore respond to an identified need while also contributing to Solusi University’s wider institutional development programme.
“This development makes me happy as it speaks to a step forward towards the fulfilment of our shared vision of reviving, recapitalising and rebuilding Solusi University,” he said.
The university’s current branding also centres on the theme “Revived, Recapitalised, Rebuilt,” reflecting the institution’s stated focus on renewal and development.
The proposed faculty is expected to involve consultations with a wide range of stakeholders before its establishment.
The September 27 indaba will focus on several areas, including the need for legal education, the establishment and development of the faculty, legal frameworks, accreditation, stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
Curriculum development, academic standards and professional development will also form part of the discussions.
The involvement of legal practitioners and academics is expected to provide professional and academic perspectives as the university considers the structure and direction of the proposed faculty.
Traditional leaders are also expected to play an important role in the discussions, particularly given their reported interest in legal and governance training.
The initiative could broaden Solusi University’s academic offering if the proposed Faculty of Law progresses through the required institutional and regulatory processes.
Solusi’s existing academic programmes include courses in business, education, theology, agriculture, science, health professions and other disciplines. The university’s official 2026 prospectus currently advertises more than 50 programmes across five faculties.
The university’s online learning platform also currently lists law-related courses such as Commercial Law, Company Law and Tax Law and Practice, although these are not presented as a Faculty of Law in the university’s current programme listings.
Prof Mpofu said the proposed development demonstrated the university’s determination to pursue initiatives that support institutional growth.
“This is a clear sign that Solusi is folding its sleeves to ensure progress and development is non-negotiable for Solusi,” he said.
The proposed Faculty of Law would also create opportunities for collaboration between the university and the legal profession, while potentially providing a platform for engagement with traditional leadership, the SDA Church and other institutions.
For Solusi, the initiative comes as the university continues to position itself around its stated vision of becoming a leading Christian university in Africa, with an emphasis on academic excellence, research, service and values-based education.
The university’s official website identifies Prof Khumbulani Mpofu as Vice-Chancellor and says the institution is committed to Christian higher education and developing leaders who serve with integrity and purpose.
However, the Faculty of Law remains a proposed development at this stage. The September 27 inception indaba is expected to help stakeholders discuss the framework, requirements and partnerships necessary for its establishment.
The outcome of those discussions will provide further direction on the proposed faculty, including its academic structure, programmes, accreditation requirements and engagement with the legal profession.
If established, the Faculty of Law would mark another expansion of Solusi University’s academic offering and form part of the institution’s stated efforts to strengthen its role in higher education and community development.
