Professor Makhurane was a man of integrity, a mentor, a principled founding father of N.U.S.T., that  unified the academics and non-academics (the supporting staff)
as one family. To ensure that this was embedded into N.U.S.T.’s organisational climate he formulated through his simple and yet quite challenging  principle to implement, 
that “all workers are indispensable”, and hence we must share our piece of cake as a family with all fairness. He sustained the principle by organising social gatherings 
that embraced all the staff under one roof and also promoting terms and conditions of services that cultivated a state of equilibrium to all the employees. The late Professor 
was our institution’s mentor of “Thinking in other terms”, our institution ’s motto, that opened the portals to the culture of positivity, and sharing ideas and information 
towards excelling in our vision to be a leading international centre in science, technology and entrepreneurship development. A visionary was the late professor, who made us 
understand in simple terms, the role of N.U.S.T. in the society so that every employee would see a student as the most expensive asset of the university.  -ICTS

I remember this day vividly, I was star struck, I couldn't believe it. We were having our first Gwanda Council meeting with the late Prof Makurane, who was our Chairman. 
I rose to introduce myself, and I told the audience that I was humbled to sit with such great men and women, considering that I was the probably the youngest and less 
glamourous in terms of my CV. After the meeting, I knelt down to greet him, honouring him as a father, my former VC and Chairman. Lala ngokuthula Baba.-
Stella Nkomo - Marketing and PR Manager ZITF Company and Gwanda University Council Member

I have received, with profound sadness,the news of Professor Phineas Makhurane's death.
Yadilika intaba.The mountain has fallen. So many things will be said and written about Professor Phineas Makhurane.
He was so humble and yet, he was so effective in leadership.
Above everything else, he was a wonderful human being.
He served humanity so well. So well.
Phineas Makhurane.
A dreamer.
A Visionary. 
A Doer.
Izenzo, kunge manzi.
I Nyathi eqolotshayo !
Way back in the 1990s he took us to NUST when it was still a FOREST.
He said to us:
"Here is the National University of Science and Technology."
He saw it. We did not.
NUST has grown to be the best University in Zimbabwe, and indeed one of the best Universities in Africa and in the World.
For he was one of those who achieved so much in this lifetime.
Without making any noise.
Without praising himself.
His drum beat was low yet he covered millions and millions of miles.A man with giant strides who leaves behind gigantic footprints.
He had such a positive impact on thousands and thousands of Zimbabweans of different generations.
Students, Lecturers, Administrative staff and General workers in the Universities.
From the University of Zimbabwe to NUST.
And beyond.
To me personally, he was my Mentor, my Leader and my Friend.
He gave me, a Makokoba boy, a chance to broaden my horizons. This l will always remember and be grateful for.For how many people give a Makokoba boy a chance ?
Lala ngo xolo jahalamajaha.
You ran a super excellent race.lndima utshiye uqedile, Baba wethu.
Our beloved Father.
I will always be grateful to you Phineas Makhurane for giving me and so many other Zimbabweans, both young and old, a chance in life.
And for making the people of Bulawayo so proud. So proud. You gave us our place in the Zimbabwean sunshine.
Please God take care of Phineas for us.He was a super special Man to us.
Indoda sibili.- Thomas Nkomo, Former Dean of Commerce and Lecturer in Law , Dept of Insurance and Risk Mgt

My Deepest condolences to the passing of Prof Phineas Makhurane. I went to NUST during his tenure as VC. No greater academic and stateman like him. He made us proud to be 
NUSTians up to this day. Macheso would have said Best above the Rest.
May His Soul Rest in Peace,
In loving Memory,-Samuel Kodani Principal Research Officer.

What a terrible and sad loss for us all! May his dear soul rest in peace. We will sadly miss him under the sun. Prof. Makhurane was very kind and encouraging to us at the First
year Class of 2000 (Architecture). He found us in the then under-construction NUST Great Hall as fresh man busy admiring the works. he told us that one day we shall be great 
architects we just need to be brave and confident in classes.
Thank You for letting me know and for the invitation.- Enock Mpofu NUST Alumnus "Class of 2000"

Prof Makhurane was a leader of his own kind, an academic giant, a visionary leader , who knew no segregation. He worked tirelessly and unselfishly, He was indeed renowned.  
We will cherish and treasure all the knowledge you imparted to us. Go well son of Zimbabwe, Go well Professor. You fought a good fight, and  finished your race and now we 
shall continue the race as long as we live so that your dreams never die. Go well  skhwicamfundo.- Sipho Rutsate

Professor Phineas Magorosi “Double-Brain” Makhurane was a well-respected and much-beloved leader, colleague, teacher, supervisor, scholar, mentor, father, grandfather par 
excellence.  If only we could emulate his personality and his many positive attributes the academic world would definitely be a true engine of transformation.  On behalf of 
the Department of Finance at National University of Science and Technology, and on my own behalf, I wish to thank Prof. P.M. Makhurane for everything that he was and stood 
for and hope we will continue to build on his legacy so as to benefit future generations.  Deepest sympathies to the NUST community, the immediate and extended family, and 
all who are deeply saddened by his passing on.  May his dear soul rest in eternal peace - farewell Prof.!- 
From,  Mrs Asmarelda Chivore, Chairperson – Department of Finance, NUST