On October 30, 2025, The First Secretary and President, His Excellency, Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, who also serves as Chancellor of State Universities, officially commissioned the PALPO Technologies Plant at Bindura University. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s push toward technological self-reliance. The facility is dedicated to assembling laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, positioning the nation to reduce import dependency and stimulate domestic innovation. By integrating advanced manufacturing capabilities within a university setting, the President underscored his commitment to aligning higher education with industrial development and national modernization goals.