Global Institute of Security Management Graduates New Cohort of Security Professionals

The Global Institute of Security Management graduates a new cohort of security professionals (image source)

More than 20 graduands were formally inducted into Zimbabwe’s and Africa’s professional security industry after receiving diplomas in various security disciplines at a graduation ceremony hosted by the Global Institute of Security Management (GISM). The ceremony marked a significant milestone for students who completed specialised training in security, risk management, intelligence and investigative studies, and was attended by families, industry leaders and international guests.

Among the dignitaries present were Professor Gunduza, Honourable Andrew Makahamadze, senior academic leaders, Board Chairman Mr Zhou, the college principal and representatives from the security sector. Their attendance underscored the growing national and regional importance of structured, professional security education in an increasingly complex security environment. The graduating class included candidates from several provinces as well as foreign nationals, reflecting GISM’s expanding footprint beyond Zimbabwe and the rising demand for accredited security training across Africa.

Founded in 2021, the Global Institute of Security Management is a specialised higher-education institution focused on security, risk management, intelligence, safety and investigations. Headquartered in Harare, the institute was established by locally and internationally recognised security professionals with the objective of professionalising and modernising security education. GISM is registered with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, with HEXCO serving as its examination board, placing it firmly within Zimbabwe’s formal education framework.

Addressing the graduands, GISM Executive Principal Brian Marambo, CPSM, CPI, paid tribute to the support networks behind the students’ achievements. He urged graduates to recognise the role played by families, mentors and peers, describing their support as foundational to academic and professional success. In his closing remarks, Board Chairman Mr Zhou described the ceremony as a moment of transformation, where learning is converted into competence and professional service. Honourable Andrew Makahamadze challenged graduates to view their qualifications not as an endpoint but as the beginning of lifelong learning and professional growth.

GISM’s leadership highlighted the institution’s applied learning model and international outlook as key differentiators. The institute partners with organisations such as Pan African Shield College Africa, the International Security Academy of Israel, ISO-SEC Switzerland and SecuriTalk, offering globally recognised certifications. Programmes place strong emphasis on practical simulations, case studies and field-based learning, preparing graduates for real-world security challenges. Courses range from entry-level training to senior executive development, covering areas such as risk management, intelligence analysis, fraud detection, corporate investigations, safety and emerging security technologies.

The institute also offers distance, blended and face-to-face learning options, widening access for students across borders while connecting them to a growing professional network. As the new cohort enters the industry, the graduation reaffirmed GISM’s ambition to position Zimbabwe as a regional hub for professional, modern security education aligned with international standards and Africa’s evolving security needs.