EXCITEMENT is soaring at the National University of Science and Technology as the institution gears up for its highly anticipated 31st graduation ceremony.

A total of 2,504 graduands are set to receive their accolades, with the distinguished honour of being capped by President Mnangagwa, the Chancellor of the university.

As preparations reach a fever pitch, the campus is abuzz with activity as graduands, along with their families eagerly anticipate the commencement of the ceremony.

Among the graduands are esteemed business people such as Mr James Ross Goddard, who is receiving a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Civil Engineering Honoris Causa, as well as ZITF chairman and renowned industrialist Mr Busisa Moyo, who is graduating with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Leadership.