Rukudzo Murapa
Rukudzo Murapa | |
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| Occupation | Academician |
Rukudzo J. Murapa (c. 1940 – 27 October 2022) was a Zimbabwean political scientist, academic administrator, and the Vice Chancellor of Africa University.[1]
Career
He was the second vice chancellor of Africa University from 1998 to 2007. In the Zimbabwean context, the position of Vice Chancellor is equivalent to that of a university president in the United States. He is noted for his leadership, institutional vision, and contributions to the development of higher education in Africa.[1][2]
During Murapa's tenure, he focused on strengthening the institutional framework of Africa University. He was counted among Africa University’s vice chancellors emeriti in recognition of his service to the university.[1][2]
Death
Murapa died on 27 October 2022 at the age of 82 at Murambi Garden Clinic in Mutare, Zimbabwe.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Former Africa University vice chancellor dies at 82 | UMNews.org". United Methodist News Service. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- 1 2 "Emeriti Vice Chancellors". Africa University. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ admin (2022-10-27). "NEW: Africa University's 2nd VC dies". herald. Retrieved 2026-04-27.