Office

Minister of Higher Education, Zimbabwe

Title: Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development

Current holder

Frederick Shava

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Higher Education of Zimbabwe?

Frederick Shava is the Minister of Higher Education of Zimbabwe.

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Sources: Parliament of Zimbabwe (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

Zimbabwe in numbers

Population (2025): 17.4 million; 25th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 3,358 US$; 18th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2022): 104.7%; 2nd highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 9.3%; 18th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 38%; 45th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 63.1 years; 38th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2019): 93.2%; 3rd highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 50; 38th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Higher Education, Zimbabwe. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/zimbabwe/minister-of-higher-education