…as best student obtains 12As

By Tatiana Mhararira

Nyashanu High school run by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) celebrated stellar results as it scooped 92.77 percent in the recently released Ordinary level Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council November session results.

Out 166 candidates who registered five or more subjects 154 of them passed. 26 candidates had 5As and above.

133 candidates passed with 5 subjects and above including English while 95 learners passed 5 or more subjects including Mathematics and Science.

Munashe Karimazondo a girl candidate was the best learner with 12 As and Zubair Mutasa was the second highest candidate with 10As, 2Bs while the best teacher had 89As in History

All the subjects had more than 50 percent with the following subjects having scooped 90 percent and above Shona Language, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Heritage Studies and Building .Subjects that had 100percent were Computer Science, Technical Graphics, Physical Education and Fashion Textile and Design.

By Staff Reporter

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Bikita Rural District Council (RDC).

In a letter seen by TellZim News dated January 2, 2025, directed to the Council Chairperson, the Minister approved the appointment of Chibi RDC Human Resources and Admin officer Archibald Ncube as the new Bikita RDC CEO.

“I have approved the appointment of Ncube with the effect from the date of appointment as the substantive CEO for Bikita RDC in terms Section 66 (1) of the Rural District Councils Act chapter [29: 13]. In the event that he declines, the offer should be extended to Savory Chikomwe and should all of them fail to fill the vacant post for some reasons, the post should be re-advertised,” reads the letter.

However, both the council Chairperson Thomas Mataga and Ncube could not confirm the appointment as both their cell numbers were unreachable by time of writing.

Masvingo Permanent Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa confirmed the development.

“I can confirm the appointment, I received the communication,” said Dr Pazvakavambwa

Arnold Mtuke was the acting CEO since the death of former CEO Peter Chibi who committed suicide in March 2024.

The appointment is expected to bring sanity to the district which had seen little to no development for a couple of years now following allegations of abuse of office among other scandals involving the late CEO.

By Tatiana Mhararira

As learners from across the country are flocking to universities out of the country like Zambia, United Kingdom (UK), India among others, learners from Masvingo recently benefited from a career guidance programme courtesy of India’s Edoofa Scholarship programme which aims to empower students to make informed decisions in choosing career paths.

The learners got the unique opportunity to learn about their career aspirations and how they can take advantage of the programme to study in India on January 21, 2025 at Masvingo Christian College.

Hundreds of learners from schools like host school Masvingo Christian College, Gutu High, Ndarama High, Dewure High and Chibuwe High schools were guided on how they could take advantage of the programme that takes students from across the globe.

Edoofa is a an international work study programme which is based in India and so far it has over six thousands beneficiaries who were taken from countries in Africa such as Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

In an interview with TellZim News, Edoofa Founder and Chief Executive Officer Angad Singh said Edoofa offered a number of benefits and opportunities for local students to study in India.

“The Edoofa program is there to alleviate lack of funding and expensive cost of education, problems which learners go through, so we provide learning opportunities with affordable fees as we work with universities reduce the cost to accommodate them.

“The most important part of our program is that we have the work-while-you-learn programme, where students get an opportunity to work while learning. Learners get jobs and businesses throughout their college life through attachment and internships.

“Students are also offered scholarship credits whenever they work which further reduces the burden of tuition fees as they can pay for their school fees especially those on 50 percent scholarship,” said Singh.

Singh said the Edoofa team was glad to engage with learners from across Masvingo province saying previously they used to work with Harare and Bulawayo Provinces only.

“As the Edoofa team we were happy to be in Masvingo province particularly being hosted by Masvingo Christian College where we received a huge turnout with some learners showing interest in the programme. We have always been in Harare and Bulawayo but our journey to Masvingo was one of the best,” said Singh.

Addressing learners, Masvingo Christian School Head and Edoofa Zimbabwe Ambassador Dr Edson Muresherwa said learners should grab the opportunity and use it wisely for their benefit in different careers of their choice.

“I am happy the Edoofa team is coming here with the information that they are taking scholars to study in India. I see a lot of sense in it because they are not giving you fish but rather they are teaching you how to fish so that we will eat fish for the rest of your lives. As you go to study there, harvest knowledge and skills that side, bring them this side and become specialists in various fields of your choice,” said Dr Muresherwa.

Bikita Schools Inspector and Edoofa Zimbabwe Ambassador Aleta Makomeke also encouraged learners to study abroad as they work towards the achievement of the national vision.

“I encourage those who are going to India to take programmes that will facilitate the attainment of Vision 2030 which entails making Zimbabwe an upper-middle income by 2030. We want a powerful workforce and it is the quality of that workforce which determines the quality of development in Zimbabwe.

“As learners, after studying in India and you feel that you are well resourced academically, intellectually and even materially come home and invest in your mother country so that one day the Indians will come to Zimbabwe for medical attention as we will be rich with experts in the field,” said Makomeke.

Chibuwe High school learner Never Sithole said he was interested in the Edoofa scholarship programme as it offers job opportunities.

“I have interests in the programme because for every student going to university the aim is to get a degree but Edoofa indicated that they also offer opportunities for employment,” said Sithole.

Besides offering job opportunities the Edoofa program is linked with world accredited universities, offers academic flexibility, dedicated student welfare and assured employability. Every year a number of students from Zimbabwe are offered 50 percent (half cover on tuition fee) and 100 percent (full cover) scholarships to study abroad.