Beverly Bizeki

GUTU – The Reformed Church run Gutu High School has proved once again to be a force to reckon with in academics after a sterling performance in the 2022 A level exams.
Gutu proved to be a power house after a whopping 99 percent pass rate with the school head Mirirai Mutanda saying the results are a reflection of combined efforts by learners and their teachers.
“We are impressed by the performance of our learners which was a result of working hard by the leaners themselves, teachers as well as the support from parents,” said Mutanda
A total of 93 leaners sat for the examinations with 92 students passing at least two subjects which translated into a 99 percent pass rate.
Of the 93, 11 pupils scooped 15 points with females dominating where 7 are females while 4 are males.
53 out of the 93 candidates scored 10 points and above in all the three leaning area combined.
The school recorded more passes in science subjects as compared to other learning areas where the least subject had 88 percent pass rate.
From the result analysis released by the school, 18 or more learners sat for each sciences subject examinations as compared to other subjects.
The school recorded 100 percent passes in Biology, Physics and Crop Science with 26, 22 and 18 learners respectively sitting for the exams.
Subjects like History, Economics, Shona, Heritage Studies, FRS, T.T.D, Statistics, Computer Science, Mechanical Mathematics, Sociology and Literature In English recorded 100 percent pass rate.

TellZim reporter

Picking up from where the ‘class of 2021’ Advanced Level crop left, Zimuto High School’s ‘class of 2022’ have defied being out-shined by their predecessors as they posted impressive results in the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examinations.
The RCZ-run educational institution stood up to its expectations among Masvingo’s academic stalwarts by posting an impressive overall 97.78 percent up from 92 percent in 2021.
School Head Harrison Mashava, said they were happy with their leaners’ performances saying they did well even though they were coming out of Covid 19. He said though the pass rate was high, they will continue striving for the highest mark.
“Our pupils and teachers worked well and this is why we produced these results. However, for us they are not enough, we want a clear 100 % pass rate and that’s our target for this year’s,” said Mashava.
The highest performers scored 20 points. Of the three 20 pointers are two girls Fungai Mawire and Mary Fuwayi and a boy Tapiwa Simango.
Mawire scored four As in Accounting, Computer Science, Business Studies and Economics while Fuwayi also got a similar number of As in History, Literature in Shona, Sociology and Family and Religious Studies (FRS). Simango got it in Computer Science, Mechanical Maths, Pure Mathematics and Physics.
One leaner got 18, another has 16 while 9 leaners recorded 15 points, 4 leaners have 14 points, 15 have 13 points and 12 with 12 points
Among the learning areas in which the school attained 100 percent passes are Literature in English, History, Literature in Shona, FRS, Mechanical Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Economics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Sociology, Crop Science and TTD.
Geography stood at 92.31 percent, Physics at 96 while Biology is at 94.44.

…all schools register over 90% pass rate

Beverly Bizeki

A force to reckon with, the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) has proved beyond reasonable doubt that they do not only preach the word of God but also have a mandate to develop the country through offering quality education in their schools dotted around Masvingo Province and the nation at large.
A home of excellence whatever the case may be, RCZ run schools have shown once again that they live to their billing, that of excellence after posting extra ordinary results in the 2022 ‘A’ level ZIMSEC exams.
RCZ Education Secretary Dr Witmos Julius Mutumburanzou has expressed much joy on the exceedingly good results attained by schools run by the church.
“Once again they have put us on the map; the results are exceedingly good because all our schools have registered over 90 percent pass rate with the lowest recording 92 percent which is remarkable,” said an overjoyed Mutumburanzou.
Mutumburanzou added that the authority was pleased with both the qualitative and quantitative results delivered by the schools.
Basing on the quantitative results some of the schools like Chibi High registered 100 percent pass rate.
“From a glance we really are very proud of the performance of our schools; we are schools of choice, we really deliver,” said Dr Mutumburanzou.
On the qualitative aspect, the schools boast of huge numbers of pupils with 15 points and above with academic and sporting powerhouse Pamushana High School registering 103 students with 15 points and above.
“This is a record for us. We are a pride of the nation, a pride for the province and a pride of the church. I want to appreciate all our heads for the great work despite operating in different circumstances. Our teachers have shown a huge commitment despite challenges of Covid 19 which disrupted learning and also a low morale in the teaching fraternity.
“They have proved that they are resilient and have shown a dedication to their calling,” he said.
Other High Schools run by RCZ include Gutu, Zimuto, Morgenster, Jichidza, Henry Murray, Makumbe, Alheit, and Nyashanu High Schools.

…Breaks record with 103 flying above 15 points

Beverly Bizeki

Incredible passes have become a trend at Pamushana High School as more than 100 leaners scooped 15 points and above every year, a rare feat in the country.
In the recently released 2022 A level Zimsec results, 103 learners scooped 15 points and above just like in 2021 where a similar number recorded 15 points or more, making the results go viral in the last week.
In the recent results, the best performer Abraham Ndlovu scored 30 points in Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Pure Maths and Statistics.
The second best performer Nyasha Mtemeri had 28 points with As in Additional Maths, Physics, Pure Maths, and Statistics and Bs in Accounting and Chemistry.
Four other learners Tafadzwa Anthony Chemhere, Testimony Chimberengwa, Hillary Simbarashe Chinyati, and John Mautsa scored 25 points in 5 subjects.
55 leaners scored 15 points best of 3 subjects from a total of 199 candidates who sat for ‘A’ level while 171 leaners scored 10 points and above.
29 leaners have 20 points and above and of the 29, six scored 25 points and above.
Zimbowa Munashe scored 24 points, Tsitsi Sylvia Sithole 23, Fungai Nothando Bhanditi and Thesius Makaudze scored 22 points each.
Chitake Rutendo , Mdewa Christine, Taruberekera Panashe, Mukonyo Chorley, Mucheri Tadiwa, Murau Colleen Tadiwa,Banda Loretta, Chinhamo Tinotenda, Dumba Tadiwanashe , Ruocha Gumbo Larry Shingai, Gumbu Rufaro, Madziva Brian, Makota Mufaro Verengai, Munyawu Munashe Michael, Mupiwa Isheanesu, Mutandavari Tanatswa Amos, Mutsigiri Kunashe, Tadzimirwa Tanatswa, William Delight Munashe, all aced 20 points.
The school Head Agrippa Moyoattributed the results to commitment by all stakeholders and the desire to keep the school standards high.

Emmanuel Chitsika

Masvingo based Women Premier Soccer league debutants Shine Shine Queens have honoured their club’s top performers by awarding them medals as the team is raring to go and showcase their talent in the top flight.
The club still operating without a sponsor rewarded its outstanding players for the just ended Eastern Region Division 1 season at a colourful ceremony held on January 20, 2023 at Flamboyant Hotel.
Speaking to the gathering on behalf of the club’s patron Masvingo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira, director of Economic Affairs and Investment Clever Chingwara said the club’s achievements and fairy tale run as well as exploits of the girl child is amazing.
He challenged members from the corporate world to chip in and support the girl child in support of government efforts towards women empowerment.
“It is my singular honour to preside over this inaugural Shine Shine Queens FC awards giving ceremony which is the first of its kind which comes at an ideal time when our government’s drive is to ensure 100 percent recognition of women in all their fields of endeavour.
“The team is the first in the Eastern region to bring premiership action to Masvingo thereby making history and I am particularly proud to be part of the initiative. As the club embarks on its football journey, let me appeal to all stakeholders to come on board and be part of this initiative which seeks to fully empower the girl child.
“In view of the above, may I take this opportunity to congratulate this team and their executive as well as all well-wishers who have and shall continue to support the club. Sport as a major economic driver plays a key role in advancing our President’s Vision 2030 since football has become business worldwide,” said Chingwara.
Chadzamira donated $1500 to the team.
Club coach Takaendesa Mavesere however gave a touching and emotional speech as he said the journey was not that easy as people would think in terms of fulfilling fixtures of which at times the girls would do so albeit on an empty stomach but remained focused to their cause.
“At times, I feel like I must cry for the road to promotion was not that easy and the club is thus far on merit but we faced quite a number of challenges as we struggled to fulfil our fixtures.
“It all started under the gum trees where the girls made a pledge to me that as a club we will bring premiership action to Masvingo. We had not kits or even balls but the girls remained committed to the cause. It’s not easy to tame the girl child at a time when some of them engage in various societal ills like drug abuses and even premarital sexual activities.
“What pains me the most is that Masvingo is home to quite a number of rich people who seem even not to care for the girl child. The girls remained focused despite the challenges but today we are here celebrating the success,” remarked Mavesere.
Among the top performers is the team’s captain Plaxedes Mushandu who scooped two medals for being the Best player and most disciplined while the golden boot went to Mavis Kanengoni. Chiyedza Dondofema was named the best defender and Paula Simwanja won the golden glove. Vice-captain Rosemary Mkandla was named the upcoming player and finally Pritty Mbwende got the youngest player award.
Richard Munyenye is the team’s assistant coach.

Staff Reporter

There is joy amongst residents of Mucheke flats in ward 1 as Masvingo City Council working with its partners managed to renovate the flats’ ablution facilities to allow each household to have its own toilet.
All along more than 10 families were sharing the same toilet, a development which made it difficult for residents to keep the facilities clean.
Passersby could also walk in and mess the toilet since there was no one to monitor who enters it.
However, the partnership between council and Dialogue on Shelter for the Homeless in Zimbabwe Trust has seen each household getting own toilet located on the main entrance and that makes it easier to monitor who enters.
Ward 1 councilor Alderman Selina Maridza said she was happy that people in the flats finally had decent facilities as the previous situation was dire.
“We thank council and its partners for stepping in at the flats. The situation was so bad and exposed residents to diseases but now what is left is just to extend the flats so that families live decently,” said Alderman Maridza.
One resident Innocent Jaravaza said the area was now habitable since sanity had been restored and called for the local authority to channel more resources towards extending the houses.
“We are now living peacefully because each family now has its own toilet. More than 10 families used to share the same toilets and those who passed by would help themselves here also leaving the toilets dirty,” said Jaravaza.
Another resident Shylet Wadhonza said they were now comfortable telling others that they live in town as the situation before was worse than in any rural area.
“We are happy and can safely say we are in town. We had a tough situation here but a few improvements will make this area perfect,” said Wadhonza.

Beverly Bizeki

The Judicial Service Commission is set to embark on the second phase of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) on February 1 following the successful launch of the electronic system for the Constitutional, Supreme and commercial division of the High Court
Speaking at the official opening of the legal year 2023 in Masvingo, JSC Secretary Walter Chikwana said legal practitioners are encouraged to familiarize with the system as the commission is set to undertake phase two of the project.
“We are in phase two of the implementation of the IECMS in which we are going digital in the administrative and labor court so we are here to interact with the legal practitioners as they litigate in our courts.
“We ask them (legal practitioners) to register to enable them to access the system, be trained for them to maneuver the system and also that we have set up e-filing centers at the courts,” said Chikwana.
Self-actors were also allowed to register at the High Court in preparation of the second phase as the two courts will go paperless from February.
Addressing stakeholders at the High Court in Masvingo, Registrar of the Administrative Court Kudzai Maronga representing Chikwana said National Employment Councils, designated agents, trade unionists and the Ministry of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare were key in the trainings being carried on in preparation of the launching of the IECMS phase 2.
“One needs to be registered in order to access the IECMS system thus we are here to register you as we prepare to go digital in the administrative and labor court.
“I encourage you to participate in the trainings being carried out so that when we start you will be able to use the system when we go live in February,” said Maronga.
Maronga also highlighted some of the benefits of using the system which include the removal of physical barriers in accessing the courts.
Participants at the stakeholders meeting also raised concern over the availability of resources for accessing the system to which the commission assured them that resources were available.
“Anyone who wants to use the system can use facilities that have been made available at the all the magistrates court which also include e filing officers to assist people in filing cases,” said Maronga.
The IECMS will see the coming in of online payments, virtual hearings, e-filing among others.
Phase three of the project which is expected in the next few months will see the implementation of IECMS in the general division of the high court like the criminal court.