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GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVABIKITA – Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has withheld 2025 Computer Science A’ level results for Bikita Fashu High School over suspected cheating. Masvingo Mirror confirmed that results of three out of a total of six candidates who sat for the exams are withheld. ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicky Dhlamini confirmed the issue adding that Bikita Fashu was given 42 days to present reports on the matter.“If we withhold results it THE23 - 29 January 2026 The Independent Paper for Masvingo and the Southern Region265 Simon V Muzenda Street, Box 1214, Masvingo. Tel/Fax: (039) 264372 Editorial: www.masvingomirror.comPAGE- 11To page 4Gov ordered to release Uchena Report in 90 daysZimsec investigates Bikita Fashu High over cheating President Mnangagwa. Full story on page 4.PAGE-2Blind granny (93) appeals for help Police to retake DNA tests as ‘murder victim’ spends 3 years in morgue

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 2 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comPROPERTIES FOR SALEContact: 0774138874Blind granny (93) appeals for helpMIRROR REPORTERGUTU- Blind Mbuya Eustina Mudumha (93) of Chifamba Village under Chief Musarurwa who only has a grandaughter in her life, lives at great risk from her two dilapidated huts that have yawning cracks and falling walls.Masvingo Mirror visited Mbuya Mudumha who got blind some eight years ago after neighbours raised concerns about her safety and welfare.She has no relatives and she has no children. She stays with a Form 3 girl left with her by her mother when she was only 18 months old. The two live on handouts from neighbours because they cannot fend for themselves after Mudumha got blind.Catechist of the Roman Catholic Parish of St Alouis Rafomoyo expressed concern at the adolescene girl who could be taken advantage of and get abused by men.Mbuya Mudumha’s kitchen has three yawning cracks and is almost falling. Her bedroom which is also a round hut is in the same state and the roof leaks like a sieve after the grass used to roof it fell away.“I have no food, I depend on neighbours. My huts are collapsing and when it’s raining, we sleep in ponds of water on the floor. I am happy that well-wishers can give us a little food to keep us going.“I am appealing to the Department of Welfare and well-wishers to help me with food and build huts that are safe for me and my granddaughter to stay. I am very grateful to my kraal head Sydney Chifamba and Kunashe Matava of the St Alouis Rafomoyo of the Roman Catholic Parish for looking after me,” said Mbuya Mudumha.Kraal head Chifamba said new huts are urgently needed to ensure the safety of Mbuya Mudumha and her granddaughter.“We are worried that a girl child who is into her adolescence is staying alone with her grandmother who cannot see. There is danger that men can take advantage of the situation and sexually abuse the girl,” said Matava. Mbuya Eustina Mudumha Kunashe Matava

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From page 1ELLEN MLAMBO-MANYENYEREKWAHARARE - Justice Maxwell Takuva sitting at the High Court in Harare has ordered President Mnangagwa to make public the Justice Uchena report which reveals how land barons corruptly sold urban State land between 2005 and 2017, thereby prejudicing Government of US$2,97 billion in potential revenue.The ruling made last week follows an application by opposition Member of Parliament for Harare East, Allan Norman Markham for the release of the report on the Commission of Inquiry into the matter of the sale of State land in and around urban areas since 2005. Markham was represented by Alec Muchadehama of Mbizo, Muchadehama and Makoni Legal Practitioners and President Mnangagwa and the Attorney General who were respondents in the case were represented by J. Shumba.President Mnangagwa appointed the Commission in 2018 and a damning report detailing how land barons abused State land in all the 10 provinces was produced and findings presented to the President in 2019. The President had since not made the document public. Many current senior and past Government Ministers and Politburo members appeared before the Commission. Markham who is the opposition MP for Harare East argued in his application that failure by Mnangagwa to release the report violates the public’s constitutional right to access information held by the State as guaranteed under Section 62 (1) of the Constitution as well as the founding principles of transparency, justice, accountability and responsiveness enshrined in section 3 (2)(g).Mnangagwa opposed the application and argued that the report contain unproven allegations and if published this may result in law suits against Government. The defense also argued that the law does not compel the Commission to publish the report. However, Mnangagwa also said that there are several members of the public who requested information from the report and they were furnished with it.Markham said he had since 2019 persistently sought the publication of the report through Parliamentary questions, petitions and formal correspondence both to the President and the relevant Minister, all of which went unanswered.In making his argument, Muchadehama cited the case of Philips v Nova Scotia, a Canadian Supreme Court case where Cory J held that; “one of the primary functions of public inquiries is fact finding. They are often convened in the wake of public shock, horror, disillusionment, or scepticism in order to uncover the truth….. In terms of public questioning, stress and concern they provide the means for the Canadians to be apprised to the conditions pertaining to a worrisome community problem.”In his ruling, the Judge said that failure to publicise the Commission report violates the rights of the public to access information held by the State. He said the omission is not consistent with values of the nation as enshrined in Section 3 (2) (g) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe and therefore ordered President Mnangagwa to release the report within 90 days of the date of the judgment. Gov ordered to release Uchena Report in 90 daysFrom page 1means that there is something unusual that we picked. The school has a 42-window period to present its case and the matter must be finalised during that time,” said Dhlamini.The investigations come at a time when Zimsec had significantly lowered the level of cheating and leakage of examination papers that threatened the credibility and integrity of the board in the last few years.The school head Happison Dima could not be reached for comment as his mobile was not reachableEfforts to get a comment from the subject teacher Amina Debora Dzoro were futile as she did not pick her phone. One of the affected students, Tadiwanashe Garandiya confirmed the issue, adding that he had since written a report requested by Zimsec. There are however concerns that students were coached on how to write the report to Zimsec, according to Garandiya. The students who sat for the exams are Tinotenda Chinhondo, Godwill Matsvimbo, Langton Manyanda, Takudzwa Manunure, Tadiwanashe Garandiya and Rutendo Jamayo. Tinotenda got an A, Godwill had B and Langton had C. Takudzwa, Tadiwanashe and Rutendo’s results were withheld.Tadiwanashe’s mother, Beatrice Bhinzi said she is not aware why her son’s results were withheld.“No one communicated to me about the withheld results. What I know is that the children were phoned by their teacher to come and write reports,” said Bhinzi. Zimsec investigates Bikita Fashu High over cheating The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 4 23 - 29 January 2026 ww.masvingomirror.comJustice Tendai Uchena

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265 Simon V Muzenda Street,Box 1214, MasvingoWebsite: www.masvingomirror.comMarketingOperations Manager Nomatter Mwanyisa General Manager Elizabeth Mashiri Administrator Trevor Nyagura Editor Garikai Mafirakureva Managing Editor Ellen Mlambo Senior Reporter Simbarashe Mtembo Chiredzi Bureau Chief Increase Gumbo Kwekwe Bureau Chief Prisca Manyiwa Masuku Shurugwi Reporter Alvina chiwanika Mutare Reporter Dumisani Chauke Senior Photographer Nyasha Mariga Chief Sub Editor Rashid Saide ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTERGWERU - Midlands Provincial Registrar Agnes Gambura (61) is no more.She died at the Avenues Clinic in Harare on Monday and she was buried at Warren Hills in Harare on Thursday. She died after a short illness after complaining of a headache.Her brother’s daughter Marvelous Shamiso Gambura confirmed the news to Masvingo Mirror.“We are in pain, the death was so sudden,” said Gambura.Minister of state Owen Ncube extended his condolences to the family and described her passing on as a big loss to the province. Midlands Provincial Registrar dies The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 6 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comMinistry clears Engineer Masukume’INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has cleared Engineer Melsen Masukume of any wrongdoing after his unceremonious dismissal from Gokwe Town Council.Masukume was until recently the acting Town Clerk of Gokwe Town Council and he was ordered out of office by a memo written by Minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe. The memo accused him of maladministration and poor governance.Masukume was immediately appointed Chiredzi Town Council Director of Works and Chiredzi residents petitioned the Ministry over his appointment. The Permanent Secretary, Dr John Bhasera wrote to the residents informing them Masukume has been cleared of any wrongdoing.“It is important to clarify that that the entire selection process was conducted transparently and in accordance with all relevant regulations and standard procedures resulting in the incumbent in question emerging as the most successful candidate and is envisaged to bring a wealth of experience at CTC…“Moreover please be assured that Engineer Masukume has no pending cases or unresolved issues in his profession history, comprehensive background checks and references were thoroughly evaluated prior to his appointment in addition the directive you referred to in your correspondence was only addressing specific aspects when he was the acting Town Secretary for Gokwe Town Council hence was not related to his position. He is not under any investigation from the Ministry” reads the response from The Ministry.The petition was submitted by Chiredzi Residents and Ratepayers Association (CHIRRA).“The residents of Chiredzi are anxious about the implications of appointing an individual with such a record, especially considering the town’s pressing need for effective and reputable engineering services “Our organisation mandated by the residents has been seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding Engineer Masukume’s departure from Gokwe and the rationale behind his subsequent appointment at Chiredzi Town Council,” reads part of the letter written by CHIRRA Chairperson Jonathan Shonhiwa dated January 13, 2026....said he is not under any investigation GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVAMIRROR REPORTERHARARE – The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) is accused of not paying 8,000 O’ level and A’ level examiners their dues although the results were released two weeks ago. Although the dues vary with the subjects most of the markers were entitled to a least $400 or more inclusive of Travel and subsistence (T&S) allowances. The markers spent two weeks from December 7 to December 22, 2025 marking the exams only to walk away empty-handed.ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicky Dhlamini confirmed that there are examiners who were not paid, but said she could only comment when she verified which subjects were not paid. “I need to verify which subjects the examiners were marking before I can give the answer,” said Dhlamini. According to a sources privy to the matter that spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, all the examiners were not paid. They went to say the script rates vary with subjects with the highest paid being Business Studies which was pegged $1.80 per script. “The markers were dotted around the country, for example, Ndebele was marked in Lupane, while Geography was in Mutare, Maths O’ level at the University of Zimbabwe and A’ level Maths in Bindura, Business Studies and Accounts at Masvingo Polytechnic and other subjects were marked at different centres. After the T&S each examiner was supposed to have a take-home including allowances of $400 plus.“Business Studies was followed by Geography and Shona paper 1 whose script rate was $1.20, Biology $1,10, Accounts $1 and the rest of the subjects were $1.10. This problem has been perennial and Grade 7 markers have faced the same difficulty too. The ZIMSEC guys are no longer picking up our calls now,” said a dejected marker. ZIMSEC yet to pay examiners Engineer Melsen MasukumeThe late Agnes Gambura.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 7 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comPRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – Mbizo Constituency MP, Corban Madzivanyika has installed eight solarised boreholes in his constituency using Constitu- ency Development Fund (CDF).He told Masvingo Mirror in an interview that he received ZWG$ 1.3 million CDF in De- cember 2025 and has channeled it towards borehole installation to reduce water woes.The boreholes were drilled at Mbizo 2 Shopping Center, Mbizo 9 near Methodist, Mbizo 3 at Spaza, Mbizo 16 extension at Makaure Shopping Center, Mbizo 18 shops, Mbizo 15 Ministry area, Mbizo 8 and Mbizo 5.“We did not receive CDF in 2023 and 2024 but last year in December we got an allocation of ZWG$1.3 million from Government which we have channeled towards boreholes drilling.“The aim to alleviate water challenges that our residents are facing as council is failing to have consistent water supply in the surbubs of course boreholes are not supposed to be in town but our people are suffering so we need to chip in and assist.“Secondly council is planning to install prepaid water meters for the residents which means the poor will suffer without access to the basic right of clean and safe water so this was a proactive measure which I took for the residents to makesure that they have access to water,” said Madzivanyika.Madzivanyika said some challenges that they encountered include the collapsing of holes after drilling about 50m.“We had to drill new holes and this gobbled the money. I had to fund some of the projects from my pocket,” he said.Mbizo MP installs 8 boreholes using CDFSIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Masvingo Urban MP, Martin Mureri held a fully subscribed constituency feedback meeting at Mucheke Hall on Saturday.The three-hour long meeting was attended by hundreds.Several opposition members includ- ing Patrick Cheza, Moses Mavhaire, Senator Maggie Chakabuda, MP Tendeukai Matare, Mayor Aleck Tabe, Deputy Mayor Daniel Mberikunashe, councillors Esnath Zishiri, Sabina Chikwangwani, Wilstaff Sitemere and Maxwell Madhuna attended the meeting.Mureri told attendees that several constituency development projects that he is carrying out are stalling because the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is disbursed in ZiG.Parliamentarians are given US$50 000 annually to carry out develop- mental projects in their constituen- cies.Mureri added that the disbursement of CDF in ZiG also limits the number of projects carried out by MPs as the money is too little. Some CDF projects done by Mureri in Masvingo Urban include class- room furniture at Ndarama High School, Vurombo and Chikato Primary school, solar system installation at Dikwindi Primary School and beds at Mucheke Old People’s Home. A borehole was also drilled in the Mbudzi area.“We get US$50 000 CDF in ZiG. The money is little to carry out several projects at once and that’s why we have limited projects. The money should come in US$ if actual de- velopment is to take place,” said Mureri. Masvingo Urban has seven wards and excludes Ward 2 (Runyararo West), Ward 10 (Eastvale, Four Infan- try Brigade and parts of Rhodhene) and Ward 8 (parts of Rujeko and Morningside).Mberikunashe told the meeting that all opposition members who were in attendance are led by Nelson Chamisa and they recognize him as their president.Mureri holds constituency feedback meeting MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE- Former Zanu PF MP for Mbizo constituency, Vongaiishe Mupereri has made shocking claims that only ZANU supporters will get residential stands in Mbizo.Mupereri made the announcement during a tour 157 newly allocated council stands in Mbizo 18 this week. In addition, Mupereri alleged that the entire Kwekwe City Council management is captured by Zanu PF and this makes it easier for the party to control council.Kwekwe Mayor, Albert Zinhanga disputed the claim and said that council doesn’t allocate stands on political affiliation basis. “Council showed me the people they allocated stands and indeed they are all residents of Mbizo… Remember if you do not come through father Mbizo you will not get stands so you should come through me so that I tell council to give you, if you are not a ZANU PF member in Mbizo then you might get the stand in Amaveni.“We are not going back because we want all ZANU PF supporters to get stands. I want to express gratitude to the town clerk, mayor and hous- ing director Cde Chiyangwa for what they are doing. I want to invite Mayor Zinhanga to come to and join ZANU PF so that he remains in that position because he is good,” said Mupereri.“Council doesn’t consider one’s political affiliation. We follow our waiting list. We follow the Constitution which dictates that we allocate 20% to special groups,” said Zinhanga. No residential stands for opposition in Kwekwe –Zanu PF MPMartin Mureri Vongaiishe Mupereri

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 8 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comGARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA MIRROR REPORTER HARARE – Across Africa, 2025 has produced sharply divergent democratic trajectories. While some countries have consolidated gains made during the 2024-2025 electoral super cycle, others, most notably Zimbabwe, continue to experience democratic contraction marked by repression rather than reform.Countries such as Botswana, Ghana, Senegal, and Malawi offer a contrasting picture. In Malawi, the 2025 elections were widely assessed as peaceful and credible, leading to a smooth transfer of power and reinforcing public confidence in electoral institutions. In Ghana and Senegal, competitive elections, judicial independence, and relative media freedom have allowed opposition parties to operate without systematic state obstruction. Even where tensions exist, state institutions have largely acted as referees rather than political enforcers.Zimbabwe’s democratic regression in 2025 is best understood through a clear chronological lens. The trajectory began with the disputed August 2023 harmonised election administered by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. Throughout 2025, by-elections exposed a widening pattern of repression. In Harare, Bulawayo and parts of Mashonaland, opposition candidates were repeatedly blocked from holding rallies after police invoked Section 27 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act. During the same period, events organised by the ruling ZANU-PF proceeded freely, often under police protection. Opposition supporters were arrested for wearing party rega- lia, while ruling party activists cam- paigned openly without interference, reinforcing perceptions of selective policing.Activist Masaraure who is the National President of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) said the democratic space in Zimbabwe continues to shrink as State consistently deploy lawfare and violence to rob citizens of their Fundamental freedoms. “The constitution has been shredded and the courts are deployed to deny citizens bail. Zvigananda who are benefitting from state tenders have also commodified political participation completely denying the poor a politi- cal voice.” said Masaraure.The situation worsened throughout 2025. Media freedom deteriorated sharply as journalists investigating corruption, election manipulation and cross-border voting allegations were arrested, assaulted or summoned by police on charges such as “publishing falsehoods prejudicial to the state.” The Media Institute of Southern Africa Zimbabwe recorded six serious press freedom violations during the year. On 6 September 2025, Nyasha Mariga, chief photographer at an independent publication, was assaulted by police while covering a standoff involving unregistered taxi drivers, prompting condemnation from MISA Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists. Zimbabwean social justice advocate, and journalist, Tendai Reuben Mbofana said, 2025 proved that being a journalist in Zimbabwe is now a highrisk profession. The 72-day detention of Blessed Mhlanga, arrested in Febru- ary simply for giving a platform to Blessed Geza, was a clear attempt to dictate who the media can and cannot interview. This was followed by the July arrest of Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, over a satirical column. When the State begins to jail editors for satire and broadcast journalists for interviews, it is no longer just 'shrinking' the space—it is dismantling the very foundation of an informed public.Civil society also came under intensified pressure in 2025 through the continued application of the Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act. Organisations involved in voter education and governance were sub- jected to surveillance and demands to submit donor agreements and internal records. In October 2025, the offices of Sapes Trust in Harare were reportedly bombed in a suspected arson attack, hours before a scheduled opposition press conference. 2025 was the year the legal and security architecture of Zimbabwe was formally reconfigured to suppress dissent. “We saw a transition from sporadic in- timidation to a systematic, law-based enclosure of the democratic space. The most devastating blow to democracy in 2025 was the enactment of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act, signed into law on April 11, 2025. This legislation has effectively criminalized the traditional role of civil society. By granting the State sweeping powers to interfere in NGO governance and imposing crimi- nal penalties for 'partisan' activity, the Act has forced a climate of fear. “In 2025, we saw the 'watchdogs' of our democracy—those who monitor elections and human rights—being forced to choose between silence or deregistration,” added Mbofana. The democratic temperature of 2025 was set by the State’s reaction to internal dissent, specifically the calls for a national uprising on March 31, 2025, led by war veteran Blessed Geza. The subsequent crackdown was a display of sheer force. The pre-emptive arrests of over 90 citizens in late March and the ag- gressive pursuit of anyone suspected of circulating Geza's '2030 agenda' critiques showed a government that is no longer willing to tolerate even sym- bolic protest. This securitized response turned the streets of Harare into a 'nogo zone' for constitutional expression. That same month, activist Godfrey Karembera was arrested and detained over alleged incitement linked to protests called by fugitive war veteran Blessed Geza. Student leaders were also targeted in 2025, with two officials of the Zimbabwe National Students Union abducted from Chin- hoyi University of Technology during campus elections, tortured and later dumped in a rural area.Under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration, these developments illustrate a consistent pattern from 2023 to 2025: the use of lawfare, selective enforcement and intimidation to hollow out constitutional freedoms, leaving citizens formally enfranchised but substantively disempowered.Signs of a shrinking Zimbabwe’s democratic spacePresident Mnangagwa.

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 10 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comELLEN MLAMBO-MANYENYEREKWA A Catholic who preferred anonymity has written a letter to the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) following the Church’s acceptance of a donation of US$250 000 plus a US$75 000 vehicle from controversial tenderpreneur, Wicknell Chivayo. The author of the letter sums up the matter by saying; if the Church no longer unsettles power, if she no longer explains itself to the faithful, if she draws no line between gospel mission and political patronage…History will judge this moment. So will the faithful. So will God.Citing Canon Law the letter raises various concerns ie; • That the church’s proximity to power and acceptance of high value gifts has compromised it and the author likened ZCBC to any other affiliate for ED ie; vendors 4ED, matsotsi 4ED, teachers 4ED. The source also questioned the construction of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School by the army after funds for the project were raised from poor Catholics.• The loss of credibility; that the acceptance of privileges offered by civil authority erodes credibility. The church is gaining material support but losing moral distance.• Accountability to the faithful; the Canon Law requires administrators of ecclesiastical goods to render accounts to the faithful. Silence is not prudence, it is failure of stewardship.• That bishops and priests seeking security in power, prestige and material assurance rather than vulnerability of the gospel have become common yet Popes have taught against this including Pope Francis• Church’s authority must not come from access to power but from freedom from it (Romero and the measure of fidelity)• The poor and optics of indifference: “In rural Zimbabwe, the faithful struggle to survive economic collapse. They fundraise while hungry. They walk long distances to Mass. They give from scarcity, not surplus. Against this backdrop, priests are assured accommodation, meals, and transport, and now increasingly benefit from luxuries unimaginable to those they serve. What is administratively justified is pastorally devastating. The optics matter because they reveal alignment. A Church that appears comfortable while her people suffer cannot credibly claim the preferential option for the poor,” reads part of the letter. An open letter to Catholic bishops over Chivayo donationsRegional Superior of the Redemptorists in Zimbabwe, Fr. Kenneth Macharaga.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page11 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comMIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – Midlands Minister of State, Owen Ncube has castigated Kwekwe Ward 10 Councillor and businessman, Solomon Matsa for reporting Kwekwe City to ZACC over alleged mismanagement of funds collected from vendors.Ncube described Matsa’s move as rubbish before ordering him to stop fighting a lost battle during a briefing held at Kwekwe Civic Centre on Monday.“There is huge investment happening in Kwekwe because the town clerk, her team and the mayor are working very hard but I am surprised that one of you councillors rushes to ZACC to report what I call rubbish so this must stop because you cannot win this war without coming to us. You are doing what we call unorthodox operations,” said Ncube.Matsa reported Kwekwe City to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on allegations that council collects US$100 000 to US$150 000 from vendors monthly and only US$4 000 reaches council coffers.He made the report in August last year and said that he carried out his own investigations before bringing the matter to council and ZACC.Ncube further warned council officials and heads of Government departments not to report any issues outside the district.“This will not work, we want this to stop in Kwekwe. Are we in agreement? Whether you will go outside and change the story I don’t care.“We want all issues to be resolved internally in Kwekwe not outside Kwekwe because there are some people who are answerable to whatever you say,” said Ncube.Ncube attacks Matsa for ‘exposing’ corruptionELLEN MLAMBO-MANYENYEREKWAMIRROR REPORTERMASVINGO – Lawyer Martin Mureri has accused Masvingo Police of lacking seriousness and acting with malice in its investigations of a suspected murder case after it failed to follow up on DNA samples it sent to National University of Science and Technology (NUST) for testing in 2024.Police wrote on January 14, 2026 that it has no results of the DNA tests and is asking family members of the deceased to come back for retesting.The body of Village head, Taurai Takawira of Mushandike Resettlement under Chief Bere, allegedly murdered by suspected Chief Fortune Charumbira’s bodyguards has been lying at Masvingo Provincial Mortuary since 2022 awaiting those DNA results.Despite persistent enquiries, Police said nothing about the investigations until in December 2025 when Tendai Chisoko, the poor widow of the deceased engaged Advocate Martin Mureri to follow-up on the DNA results so she could access her husband’s remains for burial. Mureri wrote to the ZRP Provincial Legal Office and was shocked to get a response from Police indicating that testing did not occur because NUST laboratory experienced problems with its genetic analyser.The response was written by Assistant Inspector Melody Ncube who is a legal officer with Police. She further said that the samples became compromised after the genetic analyser’s technical hitch.According to court documents, Takawira’s family is alleging that their relative was abducted and killed by 11 bodyguards belonging to Chief Charumbira. The abduction and suspected murder of Takawira followed boundary disputes between Chief Charumbira and Chief Bere. Takawira was a village head for Chief Bere. The bodyguards argue in their defence that they did not kill Takawira and insist that he ran away to South Africa after they abducted him.Chisoko is accusing Police of trying to cover up the alleged murder.Mureri expressed concern with the way Police is handling the matter.“Police are not taking this case seriously, if not acting with malice. The deceased passed away in 2022, DNA samples were collected in 2024, and now in 2026 we are being told that the samples must be retaken. Since we want justice to prevail and for the late Takawira to receive a decent burial by his relatives in his home area, we will invite family members so that fresh samples can be collected,” said Mureri. Assistant Inspector Ncube’s letter reads; “A follow-up with the laboratory regarding the initial DNA samples collected has been fruitless. Correspondence from NUST laboratory authorities indicates that the laboratory encountered significant challenges that rendered the previous samples unsuitable for testing. The laboratory had problems with the genetic analyser and delays in the procurement of reagents.”The letter further explains that the samples overstayed at the laboratory, compromising their integrity due to prolonged storage, which often fails to yield analysable DNA. Police have therefore requested that new DNA samples, in the form of buccal swabs, be collected from the deceased’s siblings to allow further testing.Takawira is believed to have been abducted and assaulted in September 2022 before he went missing. The body, discovered in nearby bushes on November 2, 2022, has remained at Masvingo Provincial Hospital mortuary for the past four years due to a dispute over his identity. Police to retake DNA tests as ‘murder victim’ spends 3 years in morgueThe late Taurai Takawira

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 12 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comPETRONILLA MUKAMURI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Riverton Farm is emerging as a model of integrated, valueadded agriculture as plans are afoot to install a wheat to flour milling plant as part of efforts to boost productivity, cut food costs and strengthen food security.Farm owner, Philimon Mutangiri didn’t give a date for the plant installation to a tour team led by Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Obert Jiri on Saturday.Mutangiri said the plant will grind one tonne of wheat per hour, allowing the farm to process its own produce into flour before baking bread for Riverton schools and the wider market. A bakery at the farm currently produces about 900 loaves“We are buying a machine to grind wheat into flour because we want value addition. The plant will grind a tonne of wheat per hour. We already supply bread to all my schools, but we will also sell it to the market. Bread goes for a dollar for three in the market,” said Mutangiri.Riverton Farm has 2 000 hectares, with 200 hectares under maize expected to yield 10 tonnes per hectare. Wheat production is projected at seven tonnes per hectare. Last year 250 hectares of wheat was ploughed in which 100 tonnes of wheat were harvested per 20 hectares.There is summer maize and winter wheat production.Beyond crop production, the farm runs a large livestock programme that includes 460 beef cattle, 95 dairy cows, about 1 000 pigs, 10 000 broilers and 3 800 layers, creating a closed-loop system where crops feed livestock and livestock products support the farm’s processing units.Jiri said processing agricultural produce at source is key to economic transformation.“If you grow wheat, grind it, produce flour and bake bread that is value addition. Prices of bread will go down. We must not allow our raw materials to leave the farm as raw materials. “Wheat grain must leave the farm as bread or flour, maize as mealie-meal or meat when fed to livestock and milk must never leave as raw milk but as cheese or yoghurt,” said Jiri.Jiri added that Government is encouraging farmers to adopt modern technologies, including mechanisation and climate-smart innovations.Riverton farm assistant manager Moses Mutangi said irrigation is central to the farm’s success.“We have about 260 hectares under irrigation using center pivots. During the school holidays, milk is sold to the local market at US $ 0.50 per litre, while eggs are sold at a wholesale price of US$3.50,” said Mutangi.Riverton Farm to install wheat milling plantProf Jiri (left) chats with Mutangiri in his maize field.Part of Riverton farm.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 13 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.com“A vibrant, prosperous and inclusive community by 2030”All correspondences to be addressed to the chief executive officerMBERENGWA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCILPublic NoticePROPOSED DECOMMISSIONING OF OLD CEMETERY STAND311 MBERENGWA CENTREIn terms of the Rural District Act Chapter 29:13 and Cemeteries Act Chapter5.04 Mberengwa RDC has resolved to decommission and close the old cemeterylocated on stand 311 Mberengwa Centre. The area is between MberengwaPrimary School and main road to the Mberengwa Centre bus terminus. Theproposal is to decommission the cemetery for any future burials.Any objections to the above proposals should be lodged in writing to theundersigned within 30 working days from the date of publication of this notice.Chief Executive Officer ( T Maeresera)Mberengwa Rural District CouncilP.O Box 50MatagaEmail : [email protected] RDCStand No. 96P O Box 50Mataga, MberengwaTel: 0392366/231/276/[email protected]@yahoo.co.ukwww.mrdc.org.zwA leading entertainment centre in Masvingo has vacancies for the following;1. Bar Tenders2. Butcher Attendant3. Car Washers4. General Hands5. Cooks6.Braai mastersQualificationsA minimum of 1 year working experience is required for allpositions. Additional qualificationswill be an advantageApplication Guidelines:Interested candidates should send detailed CVS via whatsapp on 0772245650 no later than 31 January 2026.ZAKA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCILWADCO MEETINGS SCHEDULES- FIRST QUARTER 2026NOTICE OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MEETINGSZAKA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL IS HEREBY NOTIFYING ITS WADCO MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN ALL THE 34 WARDS TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS AS SCHEDULED BELOW:WARD DATE TIME INVITED CENTRE TEAM5 28JAN 2026 9 AM WADCO RWEMHEPO B/C A1 28 JAN 2026 1 PM WADCO CHIPINDA PRY A3 28 JAN 2026 9 AM WADCO CHIMEDZA DIPTANK B6 28 JAN 2026 1 PM WADCO ZISHIRI B/C B7 29 JAN 2026 9 AM WADCO COUNCIL BOARDROOM A19 29JAN 2026 1 PM WADCO COUNCIL BOARDROOM A8 29 JAN 2026 9 AM WADCO MUREREKWA PRY B23 29 JAN 2026 1PM WADCO MANHUBVU HUB B4 30 JAN 2026 9 AM WADCO MUTIMWI B/C A9 30 JAN2026 1 PM WADCO MBUYAMASWA B/C A14 30 JAN 2026 9 AM WADCO CHINYABAKO B/C B10 30 JAN 2026 1 PM WADCO PADARE B/C B13 2FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO CHINORUMBA B/C A15 2 FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO FUVE B/C A12 2 FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO GUNGUVU B/C B11 2FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO CHINYAZVIVI B/C B22 3 FEB 2026 9AM WADCO MUCHOKWA B/C A16 3FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO MAGEZA B/C A18 3FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO MUNJANJA B/C B17 3 FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO CHIPANZA C/H B20 4FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO ZIBWOWA B/C A21 4FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO CHIROMO B/C A24 4 FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO MUSHUNGWA C/H B25 4FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO SVUURE B/C B31 5 FEB 2026 1PM WADCO CHIREDZANA B/C A26 5 FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO BENZI B/C A27 5 FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO ZINGWENA B/C B29 5 FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO DEKEZA PRY B28 9 FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO BOTA B/C A30 9 FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO DZORO SEC A33 9 FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO VEZA B/C B34 9 FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO NEMAUKU PRY B30 10 FEB 2026 9 AM IRRIGATION MABVUTE IRRIGATION A32 10 FEB 2026 1 PM WADCO CHITORA B/C A1 10 FEB 2026 1PM RESETTLEMENT RUMWANDA B/C B2 10 FEB 2026 9 AM WADCO BVUKURURU B/C B15 11 FEB 2026 9 AM IRRIGATION FUVE SHED D A19 11 FEB 2026 9AM JERERA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, VENDOR COMMITTEE, RESIDENCECOMMITTEECOUNCIL BOARDROOM BNB: INVITED DURING WADCO MEETINGS ARE : VILLAGE HEADS AND VILLAGE SECRETARIES, COUNCILLORS, HEADMEN, CHIEFS, LEADERS OF OPEN- SPACE CHURCHES, SCHOOL HEADS, NURSE INCHARGE, EHT AND BUSINESS COMMINUNITY CHAIRPERSONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE UNDERSIGHNED:EO FINANCE: 0774 056 056By Order From the Council___________________________Majaura D.BChief ExecuƟve Officer

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23 - 29 January 2026 Page 15DUMISANI CHAUKE CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER MUTARE - City of Mutare has blamed the poor state of city roads for recent breakdowns of refuse trucks, which caused refuse backlogs in several suburbs.Town clerk, Blessing Chafesuka told journalists during a press briefing on the state of solid waste management that the city’s road network is in poor condition and contributing to refuse truck breakdowns.“The breakdowns of our refuse trucks we are facing are a direct result of the state of our roads. “Last year our annual allocation was reduced significantly and ZINARA allocation was slightly above US$500 000 for the whole year, which is not enough,” he said.Chafesuka added that council’s own revenue from road levy and parking fees is below US$2 million a year falling short of US$12 million required to maintain the city road network.He also warned that a poor road network will not only affect service delivery but may also increase maintenance costs for council vehicles. Chafesuka warned that without a new funding model, road conditions would continue to deteriorate, further affecting essential services.Poor roads leading to refuse trucks breakdowns – Mutare TCDUMISANI CHAUKE CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER MUTARE – Two Mozambican Police officers who were arrested in Mutare after allegedly being found in possession of 107 grams of methamphetamine valued at US$1 000 have been remanded in custody. Felizardo Fernando Ernesto (48) and Aviso Julio Aviso (39) were remanded in custody to next Friday by Magistrate Honest Musiiwa for ruling.The duo has been in remand prison since November 29, 2025. Ernesto and Aviso are charged with unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs. The duo was arrested on November 29, 2025, around 7pm at Meikles Park Car Park in Mutare Central Business District (CBD).Detectives received information that Ernesto and Aviso were selling methamphetamine and went to investigate.The dou was found sitting in a Mercedez Benz with Mozambican Registration Number AAT160CA.Detectives recovered six sachets of methamphetamine from Ernesto weighing 66, 07 grams and valued at US$600. Aviso had four sachets weighing 41, 80 grams and with a US$418 value.Ernesto and Aviso failed to produce any document from relevant authorities in Zimbabwe to possess methamphetamine and were arrested. The recovered drugs were sent to a forensic science laboratory where they tested positive for methamphetamine.Sandra Mlambo prosecuted while the accused were represented by Nyasha Mukonyora of Gonese/Ndlovu Legal Practitioners.2 Mozambican cops arrested over US$1k methamphetamine DUMISANI CHAUKE MUTARE - City of Mutare has com- missioned a feasibility study on solid waste management, including recycling, as it considers how refuse should be managed in the city going forward.Town clerk Blessing Chafesuka told journalists during a press briefing that council has resolved to carry out the study and was concluding the procurement process to engage a contractor to undertake the work.“Council resolved that we need to come up with a feasibility study. Af- ter the feasibility study then we can make a decision whether to privatise or not. Our focus is that by year-end the feasibility report will have been completed,” said Chafesuka. He said the study was necessary because solid waste management is a complex and technical service that requires specialist input before coun- cil can adopt a final position. “Solid waste management is a highly technical area. It includes environ- mentalists, engineers, etc. So it de- mands a lot of expertise to come up with the final position. This is why we are saying we need a feasibility study first, so that we are guided properly before we take a final posi- tion,” he said.He said the study would assess dif- ferent waste management options available to the city, including recy- cling and help council determine the most suitable approach.“The outcome of that feasibility study will then inform council’s position on how solid waste should be managed going forward,” said Chafesuka.Mutare City commissions waste management feasibility study Blessing Chafesuka

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 16 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comCrime & Courts newsForensic expert says PED signed ‘fraudulent’ claim forms ELLEN MLAMBO-MANYENYEREKWAMIRROR REPORTERMASVINGO – Kurauone Madzivanyika, a forensic expert employed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police testified in court this week and certified that the signature on a claim form in which US$600 was fraudulently withdrawn from a BSPZ account is indeed the signature of Masvingo Provincial Education Director, Shylatte Mhike.He also said the signature on another fraudulent claim form of the same amount is a true signature of the Provincial Finance Director, Liniah Chinoda.The two senior officers are appearing at Masvingo Magistrates Court on allegations of making T and S claims for events that they did not attend. Both Mhike and Chinoda have pleaded not guilty and are also refusing that they signed the said claim forms.Testifying before Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura on Monday, Madzivanyika said the opinion expert he produced questioned the signatures on the T and S forms dated August 28, 2023 for Mhike and certified that it was authored by Mhike.“The expert opinion I produced for Mhike questioned the signatures on the T and S claim form dated August 28, 2023. The findings were that it was indeed authored by her. I used individual characteristics in the case for Mhike which matched those from questioned with those from standard sample documents, hence a categorically positive conclusion. I used five samples and I examined the documents on July 17, 2025. “Expert opinion in relation to Liniah Chinoda questioned the signature on the Travel and Subsistence claim form of US$600 dated January 20, 2024 and the findings were that she authored it. I applied the general and individual characteristics on both the questioned and standard documents, hence I categorically arrived to a positive conclusion,” said Madzivanyika. Mhike, Provincial Finance Director Liniah Chinoda, and Chivi District Schools Inspector Evershine Ndongwe are jointly charged with criminal abuse of duty as defined under Section 174 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (C.A.P. 9:23). The trio was arrested by ZACC in March last year.They are represented by Takunda Chikwati of Matutu and Mureri Legal Practitioners, and Yolander Chandata of H. Tafa Legal Practitioners.Mhike and Chinoda are accused of claiming US$600 each in Travel and Subsistence Allowances for an accounts verification exercise in Chivi, which they allegedly did not attend. They are also accused of allegedly coercing Chivi District Education accountant Tapiwa Mapindani to process the payments.Both Mhike and Chinoda denied attending the verification exercise or receiving the allowances.Six witnesses have testified so far and the last witness testified this Friday. The matter was postponed to February 2, 2026 for continuation of trial. ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI – Police in Shurugwi have launched a manhunt for Jairos Musekiwa (83) of Mavhumashava plots, Zhaugwe in Shurugwi who allegedly raped and impregnated his mentally challenged granddaughter (17).Musekiwa allegedly raped his granddaughter in April 2024, was arrested, appeared in court and granted bail and he disappeared afterwards. Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emma- nuel Mahoko confirmed the manhunt to Masv- ingo Mirror.The granddaughter gave birth to twins in Decem- ber 2024 and DNA tests concluded that Museki- wa is the father. “We are appealing to members of the public who might have information on the whereabouts of Jairos Musekiwa to report at their nearest Police station. “After raping his granddaughter Musekiwa was arrested and he was granted bail on which he fled and his whereabouts are currently unknown,\" said Mahoko.Circumstances are that the minor was staying with her grandparents. In April 2024 while the grandmother attended funeral in Gweru and the victim remained home with her grandfather. It is allegedly that Musekiwa raped her on several occasions and threatened to assault her if she disclosed the rape.The matter came to light in October 2024 when the victim's aunt suspected that she was pregnant and took her to a clinic where she tested positive. The minor gave birth to twins in December 2024 and DNA tests confirmed that Musekiwa was the father.Grandpa (83) impregnates mentally challenged granddaughter (17)PETRONILLA MUKAMURI MIRROR REPORTER ZAKA- A senior Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer stationed at ZRP Zaka has been arrested for allegedly raping a married woman (18) whom he had taken into his custody.The Police officer (name withheld) is appearing before Masvingo Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura. He is facing six counts of rape. The rape allegedly occurred on September 2 and 3, 2025, at ZRP Zaka.Circumstances are that officers received a report of malicious damage to property filed against the woman’s husband. Detectives went to investigate the matter and didn’t find the husband. They instead found the man’s wife.Detectives took the wife to ZRP Zaka after notifying the local village head and instructed that the husband should come to ZRP Zaka to get his wife.The detectives arrived at ZRP Zaka around 7:30pm and the woman was allegedly left in the administration block where accused was siting.Accused offered the woman a place to sleep at his residence. The woman agreed. Accused allegedly ordered to bathe before sleeping. The State is alleging that accused raped the woman four times that night. Accused allegedly raped the woman on the next day in the morning and afternoon before he released her. The woman reported the rape to her grandmother and she reunited with her husband three days later. The husband allegedly found messages in his wife’s phone suggesting that she was in a relationship with accused and he filed a Police report. Liberty Hove prosecuted.Senior cop up for raping woman in custody ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI – Samson Machona (28) who was on Police wanted list in connection with two murder cases has been arrested in Shurugwi.Machona of Bhejani, Machona Village, Chief Njelele in Gokwe was arrested last Wednesday on two counts aggravated indecent assault and robbery. The two counts were allegedly committed at Nash 1 tuck-shops on the same day around 11pm.Midlands spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed his arrest to Masvingo Mirror. Mahoko added that Machona was on Police’s wanted list in connection with two murder cases committed in Filabusi in November 2025. Machona was allegedly beer at Nash tuck-shops with the complainant (name withheld). The complainant was the one buying beer.Complainant allegedly left to go home and Machona followed him after a short while.Machona allegedly tripped complainant to the ground, searched him and stole US$20 and a mobile phone. He further assaulted complainant with a log and sodomised him. Machona then bludgeoned complainant’s pinky finger with a stone. Value of stolen property is $US70. The mobile phone was recovered.Complainant is admitted at Shurugwi District hospital. Serial killer detained over sodomy, robbery Shylatte Mhike

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 17 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comINCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTERCHIREDZI – Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo has ordered all schools to accept fees payments in all currencies.Moyo made the demand during a meeting held with headmasters in Chiredzi last Thursday.He warned heads that failure to comply with the directive will see heads undergoing disciplinary measures.“Ladies and gentlemen, the Ministry directs us all to be guided by policies in the discharge of our duties and you are reminded that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) and all currencies within the multi currency system remains official legal tender for school fee payments.“Schools are not permitted to demand fees exclusively in $US, any such conduct is illegal and will attract disciplinary action,” he warned.He also warned heads against inflating exchange rates when fees is paid in ZiG.“In line with the Ministry and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe directives, all fee conversions must be based strictly on the official interbank exchange rate, schools must not apply inflated or self-determined exchange rates,” said Moyo.His directive comes at a time when most schools are demanding fees exclusively in US$ especially to new learners as Early Childhood Develop- ment (ECD), form ones and lower sixth.DIKWINDI PRIMARY SCHOOLP O Box M80Chikato, MasvingoTel: 039-2263192Email:[email protected] SDC, Parents, and Mucheke community extend heartfelt congratulations to Dikwindi Primary School on an impressive 93.85% pass rate in the Grade 7 2025 ZIMSEC results. We appreciate the school head, Mrs. Maviya, and her dedicated team of staff for a job well done.It is our wish that the school's flag continues to rise higher than ever before.Congratulations!School Head - Tendai MaviyaDeputy Head -Austin MusarurwaTeacher In Charge - Christina Shayanowako Rumbidzai Musasa Adam ChempwanyaCathrine Tapanya Ruramayi Ngara Annah Runesu Lucia Tinago Jane TabeniCONGRATULATIONSAccept all currencies for fees payment – GovTorerayi Moyo.Education news

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Education news Page 18 23- 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comFRANCIS APHIRI PRIMARY SCHOOLP BOX M1 CHIKATO, MASVINGOZIMBABWE Congratulations!+263 39 2255670 [email protected] special apprecia�on goes to the dedicated members of the teaching staff who worked �relessly to produce such remarkable results. Their commitment to nurturing and guiding our children is truly remarkable, and their passion for educa�on shines through in the achievements of their students. The School Development CommiƩee (SDC), parents, and guardians wish to extend hear�elt congratula�ons to Francis Aphiri Primary School on achieving an impressive 88.4% score in the ZIMSEC 2025 Grade 7 results. This outstanding accomplishment reflects not only the hard work of the students but also the unwavering support of the en�re school community.Congratula�ons once again to Francis Aphiri Primary School for this remarkable achievement! Your hard work is an inspira�on to us all.We also want to acknowledge the leadership of the school head, Dr. Muzamani, and his en�re administra�on for their strategic vision and hard work in fostering an environment conducive to learning. Their commitment to excellence and collabora�on has played a vital role in making this success possible.From left to right - Masora B, Chivizhe M and Chenhare R. From left to right - Madhidha A, Chigogora B, Mukarwi Z, Mhlanga G and Mangezi R.Deputy Head - D. Shumba School Head - Dr. J. Muzamani Deputy Head - J. A. Sithole

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Education news Page 19 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comGARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Tucked away from the noisy, chaotic, traditional pressures of society, especially urban life, a new kid in the academic arena was born opening its doors to 219 newly-minted Form 1 recruits this year. The word ‘new’ might sound misleading, especially where an academic powerhouse like Riverton is mentioned, but it only refers to a new establishment. The serenity, peace, independence, and the distance from public opinion gives Riverton Murinye which nestled in the mountainous Machingura Village 70km from Masvingo town a conducive environment for learning. The retreat offers space to learn from the madding crowd of the city.Of the 219 learners, thirty are locals selected from underprivileged families who enrolled at the behest of the owner and philanthropist Phillimon Mutangiri as part of his educational policy and giving back to the community as well as leaving no learner behind. According to the school head, Sikhumbuzo Ncube, local learners also have accommodation at the school. Ncube, a former head of Riverton Academy, went on to say the school has several indoor activities to offer to the learners, including chess, table tennis, quizzes, public speaking, singing and drama.“With the support of the Responsible Authority (RA), we are going to provide top quality education. As many educationists and philosophers always use that common cliché ‘I do I remember,’ so, we have a lot of indoor activities. We are still working on our pitches for outdoor activities. “Our approach is similar to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education to build skills for economic growth, but we are, as you know, we have a Cambridge curriculum. What you have seen is not the best; the best is yet to come. “On the other hand, as a school we are happy with the support that we get from the villagers. We have employed more than twenty-five of them and we have a very good working relationship,” said Ncube. Despite a minor hiccup after Chief Murinye (born Ephias Munodawafa) threatened to completely shut down the school due to what he termed a violation of ancestral pristine in the area, the school managed to overcome the challenge and has employed over twenty-five villagers to complement ten ancillary staff of qualified chefs, electricians and plumbers. Riverton Murinye – the new kid on the blockA hostel at the new school.Sikhumbuzo Ncube.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Educatio news Page 20 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comBeyond Exams: How the Arts humanise Education 5.0BY SOLOMON IMBAYAGOFor decades, education in Zimbabwe like in many parts of the world has been narrowly measured through examina- tions, grades and pass rates. While academic achievement remains impor- tant, this exam-centred approach has often overlooked a critical question: Are we producing knowledgeable learners or humane, creative and socially responsible citizens? Zimbabwe’s Heritage-Based Curriculum (Education 5.0) represents a decisive shift away from this narrow vi- sion. At the heart of this transformation lies a renewed recognition of the Arts—Visual and Performing arts VPA, (draw- ing, painting, sculpture, music, dance, drama, film and design)—not as extras or entertainment, but as powerful tools for humanising education. In contemporary African societies grap- pling with economic transitions, techno- logical disruption, cultural globalisation, and social inequalities, the arts remain a powerful humanising force. Far beyond decoration or leisure, the arts perform essential humanistic functions shaping identity, healing trauma, stimulating in- tellect, preserving memory, and enabling societies to imagine humane futures. In Zimbabwe, these functions are increas- ingly recognised within the framework of Heritage-Based Curriculum (Education 5.0), which positions the arts as central to cultural preservation, innovation, industrialisation, and social transforma- tion. From Early Childhood Development (ECD) to tertiary education and commu- nity life, the arts are not optional extras but fundamental tools for develop- ing whole, ethical, creative, and resilient citizens.Education Beyond Marks and Memorisa- tionEducation 5.0 moves learning beyond the classroom and the examination room. Its philosophy emphasises innova- tion, industrialisation, community en- gagement and cultural identity. Yet these ambitions cannot be realised through rote learning alone. The arts nurture what examinations cannot easily meas- ure: empathy, creativity, ethical reason- ing, communication skills and emotional intelligence. When learners draw, paint, perform, compose or design, they are not merely producing artefacts—they are making meaning, expressing identity and engaging with the world around them. In this sense, the arts return education to its original human purpose: developing the whole person—mind, body and spirit (the 3Hs HEAD, HEART, HAND).The Arts and Ubuntu/UnhuAfrican education has historically been grounded in Ubuntu/Unhu, the phi- losophy that affirms shared humanity, mutual responsibility and communal well-being. Traditional songs, dances, folktales and visual symbols were central to teaching values, history and social norms.By restoring the arts to the curriculum, Education 5.0 reconnects formal school- ing with this indigenous humanistic tra- dition. Drama teaches learners to see the world through others’ eyes. Music and dance foster cooperation and collective identity. Visual arts encourage reflection, patience and respect for cultural herit- age.Through the arts, learners do not simply learn about values—they experi- ence them.Giving Voice to the Human ExperienceOne of the most enduring humanistic functions of the arts is self-expression. Across Africa, art has historically served as a language through which individuals and communities articulate emotions, beliefs, fears, aspirations, and lived reali- ties. Long before written records, African societies expressed philosophy, spiritual- ity, history, and identity through song, dance, sculpture, body art, storytelling, and ritual performance.In contemporary Zimbabwe, this tradi- tion continues in both formal and infor- mal spaces. Urban music genres such as Zimdancehall, gospel, traditional mbira performances, spoken word poetry, street murals, and theatre productions provide platforms for young people to express experiences of unemployment, identity struggles, political anxiety, love, faith, and hope. These artistic expres- sions give voice to emotions often silenced in mainstream discourse.Within Heritage-Based Curriculum 5.0, learners are encouraged to use the arts to express personal and communal nar- ratives grounded in local realities. Visual and Performing Arts subjects allow learners to translate feelings into crea- tive form, nurturing emotional literacy and self-awareness—skills essential for mental well-being and responsible citizenship.Promoting Empathy and Social Under- standingArt’s capacity to foster empathy is one of its most profound humanistic con- tributions. By placing audiences inside the experiences of others, art dissolves social distance and challenges prejudice. African theatre, film, and storytelling traditions have long functioned as moral and social educators. Contemporary Zim- babwean drama and film often explore themes such as disability, gender-based violence, migration, HIV and AIDS, poverty, and intergenerational conflict. These works invite audiences to confront uncomfortable truths, reflect on shared humanity, and develop compassion for marginalised groups.In schools operating under Curriculum 5.0, drama, role-play, music, and visual arts are used to promote values educa- tion, including Ubuntu/Unhu—empha- sising empathy, solidarity, respect, and communal responsibility. Through artistic engagement, learners come to under- stand that social harmony depends not only on rules and laws, but on emotional intelligence and moral imagination.Preserving Culture and Collective Mem- oryIn Africa, art has always been a reposi- tory of collective memory. Songs record historical events, dances mark rites of passage, carvings symbolise cosmology, and oral narratives transmit ethical val- ues. In Zimbabwe, traditional arts such as mbira music, traditional dances, stone sculpture, pottery, basketry, and praise poetry embody generations of cultural knowledge.Globalisation and digital culture, how- ever, pose serious threats to indigenous knowledge systems. The humanistic role of the arts in contemporary society therefore includes cultural preservation and revitalisation.Heritage-Based Curriculum Education 5.0 responds directly to this challenge by embedding indigenous knowledge, languages, and artistic practices into the curriculum. Learners are taught not only to appreciate traditional art forms but to reinterpret them creatively for modern contexts ensuring continuity rather than stagnation.Festivals, community art centres, school exhibitions, and cultural days reinforce a sense of identity and belonging. Through the arts, Zimbabwean communities remember who they are, honour their ancestors, and assert cultural pride in a rapidly changing world.Encouraging Critical Reflection and DialogueAnother essential humanistic function of the arts is their role as mirrors and critics of society. Art reflects social reali- ties while simultaneously questioning them. Satirical cartoons, protest music, contemporary dance, poetry, and visual installations have historically been tools of social commentary across Africa.In Zimbabwe, artists have used meta- phor, symbolism, and allegory to engage with political, economic, and moral issues—often where direct speech is con- strained. This critical function allows so- cieties to reflect on injustice, corruption, inequality, and ethical dilemmas without resorting to violence. Within Curriculum 5.0, learners are encouraged to use the arts as tools for problem-solving, innova- tion, and critical thinking. Art educa- tion moves beyond imitation towards inquiry—asking learners to analyse their environments, identify challenges, and propose creative solutions. In this way, the arts contribute directly to democratic culture and civic consciousness.Creating Beauty and Enriching Everyday LifeThe creation of beauty is sometimes dismissed as superficial, yet it is a deeply humanistic function. Beauty nurtures the spirit, offers hope, and affirms life especially in contexts of hardship. In African societies where communities face economic struggles, environmental deg- radation, and social stress, art beautifies spaces and uplifts morale. Murals trans- form urban landscapes, music animates communal gatherings, fashion expresses identity, and design enhances functional- ity and aesthetics.Heritage-Based Curriculum 5.0 rec- ognises beauty not as indulgence but as value creation. Learners are trained to design aesthetically pleasing yet func- tional products—linking creativity with entrepreneurship, tourism, and cultural industries. Beauty, in this sense, becomes both a human need and an economic resource.Stimulation of the Intellect and Imagina- tionThe arts stimulate the intellect by encouraging imagination, abstraction, interpretation, and symbolic thinking. Engaging with art requires analysis, com- parison, synthesis, and evaluation—core cognitive skills essential for innovation.African philosophies have long valued holistic intelligence, where thinking, feeling, and doing are interconnected. Art education aligns naturally with this worldview. Through drawing, music composition, choreography, and sto- rytelling, learners develop problemsolving abilities that extend beyond the classroom. Heritage Based Curriculum positions the arts as catalysts for Edu- cation, (5.0 pillars teaching, research, community service, innovation, and in- dustrialization). Design thinking, creative experimentation, and interdisciplinary learning emerge naturally from artsbased pedagogy.Art as Therapy: Healing Neurosis and PsychosisOne of the most urgent humanistic roles of the arts in contemporary society is their therapeutic function. Across Africa, communities face rising mental health challenges linked to poverty, unemploy- ment, trauma, displacement, and social change.Art therapy—both formal and infor- mal—offers powerful healing pathways. Music calms anxiety, drawing externalises inner turmoil, dance releases emotional tension, and drama allows individuals to reframe traumatic experiences. In tradi- tional African societies, healing rituals often integrated music, movement, sym- bolism, and storytelling, recognising the inseparability of mind, body, and spirit. Zimbabwean learners today face multiple pressures: economic hardship, unem- ployment anxieties, social change and, in some cases, trauma. The arts provide safe and meaningful spaces for selfexpression and emotional release.A child who struggles to articulate feelings in words may do so through drawing. A youth grappling with social uncertainty may find voice through mu- sic or spoken-word poetry. These creative processes support mental well-being, resilience and confidence—qualities es- sential for lifelong learning and citizen- ship.In this way, the arts humanise education by recognising learners not as examina- tion candidates, but as feeling, thinking human beings.In Zimbabwe, arts-based interventions can be increasingly used in schools, com- munity centres, churches, and rehabilita- tion programmes to support individu- als experiencing neurosis, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. For children in particular, art provides a non-threatening medium for emotional expression where verbal articulation may be limited.Heritage-Based Curriculum 5.0, espe- cially at ECD and primary levels, implicitly supports this therapeutic role by promot- ing play-based, expressive, and learnercentred approaches. Art becomes a tool not only for learning but for emotional regulation, resilience, and psychosocial well-being.Recording Experiences and Making His- tory VisibleArt also functions as a historical archive. Murals, songs, poems, sculptures, films, and performances document experiences that may be absent from official records. In Africa, where oral and visual traditions have long preserved history, art remains a crucial means of recording collective experience.Zimbabwean artists have documented colonial oppression, liberation struggles, post-independence aspirations, eco- nomic crises, pandemics, and everyday life. These artistic records provide future generations with emotional and experi- ential insights that statistics alone cannot convey.Within Curriculum 5.0, learners are en- couraged to document community histo- ries, cultural practices, and contemporary challenges through creative projects. In doing so, they become historians of their own lived realities.Affirming Human Dignity in a Digital and Globalised AgeAs artificial intelligence, automation, and digital platforms reshape society, the arts reaffirm what it means to be human. Creativity, empathy, imagination, and ethical judgment cannot be automated. Zimbabwean youth increasingly engage in digital arts—graphic design, film, animation, music production, and online storytelling. When grounded in herit- age values, these digital practices extend rather than erase cultural identity.Education 5.0 encourages the fusion of heritage and technology, ensuring that digital creativity remains culturally rooted and ethically guided. The arts thus safeguard human dignity in a rap- idly mechanised world.Conclusion: Arts as a Human and Na- tional ImperativeCritics sometimes dismiss the arts as im- practical. Education 5.0 challenges this misconception directly. Creativity is the foundation of innovation, design think- ing and entrepreneurship—key pillars of the new curriculum.From fashion and graphic design to film, animation, crafts and digital media, Zimbabwe’s cultural and creative indus- tries offer real economic opportunities. By integrating the arts with technology and heritage, Education 5.0 prepares learners to transform cultural knowl- edge into sustainable livelihoods. Here, beauty meets productivity, and creativity becomes a driver of development rather than a distraction from it.In contemporary African societies—and Zimbabwe in particular—the arts are indispensable to human development. They enable self-expression, create beau- ty, stimulate intellect, heal psychologi- cal wounds, preserve culture, promote empathy, and record history. HeritageBased Curriculum (Education 5.0) rightly positions the arts at the centre of national development, recognising that sustainable progress depends not only on technical skills but on human values, creativity, and cultural consciousness. In investing in the arts, Zimbabwe invests in humanity itself—nurturing citizens who are not only skilled and productive, but empathetic, imaginative, resilient, and deeply connected to their heritage.A Call to Fully Embrace the ArtsFor Education 5.0 to succeed, the arts must be supported not only in policy documents but also in practice. This requires adequate resources, teacher education training, community partner- ships and engagement, above a shift in mindset among parents and schools.The arts are not a luxury. They are a necessity for an education system that seeks to produce innovative thinkers, ethical leaders and culturally grounded citizens.As Zimbabwe reimagines its education system, one truth becomes clear: when education goes beyond examinations, the arts ensure that it remains deeply human.Feedback: [email protected] Great Zimbabwe University, School of Heritage and Education, Department of Science and Technical Education, Art and Design Section.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 21 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comSIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – The best 2025 Zimsec ex- ams candidate at Rufaro High School had 30 straight points while 70% of candidates scored 10 points and above. The school had 57 candidates and 40 candidates scored 10 points and above. Four candidates had 15 straight points. Other top students are Joyline Michael and Deany Taengwa with 19 points each and Takadini Chambwera with 18 points. School head, Jameson Shumbanhete told Masvingo Mirror in an interview that they recorded 100% pass rates for 13 subjects.He added that the passrate slightly decreased 0, 4% from 98, 60% in 2024 to 98, 2%. “We recorded 100% pass rates in Geography, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, History, Family and Religious Studies, Statistics, Pure Mathematics, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Literature in English and Textile Design and Technology. Last year we recorded similar pass rates and this shows that we are in the right direction,” said Shumbanhete. Rufaro top pupil gets 30 points Jameson Shumbanhete O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC SUPPLEMENT RESULTS

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 22 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comThis success story is made possible by our dedicated teachers, who pour their hearts and souls into nurturing greatness in our students. Your unwavering commitment and tireless efforts inspire academic excellence and elevate our school to new heights.A special mention goes to our visionary school head, Mr. Shumbanhete, and his outstanding administration, whose leadership provides the guidance and direction that fuels our achievements.Together, we celebrate this incredible milestone with immense pride and gratitude.The responsible authority, the AFM in Zimbabwe, faithful parents, and guardians join the school in celebrating our stellar 98.2% pass rate in the ZIMSEC 2025 A-Level results—a truly remarkable achievement!A LEVEL RESULTS ANALYSIS 2025SUBJECT%NAME OF TEACHERGEOGRAPHY 100 TIZA1 GECONOMICS 100 ZIUKU TACCOUNTING 100 CHISHAYA GB/S 100 ZIUKU THISTORY 100 TAYINDISA NFRS 100 ZVAVAMWE NSTATISTICS 100 MUJAWU BPURE MATHS 100 MASHANGANAPPHYSICS 90 KUWANDOGA KTTD î 00 MUDZANA ECHEMISTRY 87,5 NYENGERA ECOMPUTERSCIENCE 100 PASO SSOCIOLOGY 100 MZIZI CBIOLOGY 100 MBENGO SLIT IN ENGLISH100 MUNEYI MROLE OF HONOUR POINTSMAVHIMIRA PROGRESS 30MICHAELJOYLINE 19TAENGWADEANY 19CHAMBWERATAKADINIP 18NCUBE REJOICE 15JANDURA TAKUNDA 15MATOPEASHLY 15ML/SHAMAEDZA NODDY. I 15Pass rate 98.2%Congratulations! Makorokoto! Amhlope! Brian Mukwaira(Chaplin) Jameson Shumbanhete (School Head)Phineas Matongo(Deputy Head)ORDINARY LEVEL 2025Highlights· Students with 5 subjects and above – 109/113· Pass rate – 95.6%· Students with 5As and above – 20· Best students – MUNEMO TAWANDA 9As, 2Bs SHAMMAH DATE 9As, 2Bs

PETRONILLA MUKAMURI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Rasa Private College in Rujeko C, Masvingo is celebrating its fourth year in existence and recording a 74% A Level passrate and a 75% O Level passrate.College Principal, Austin Hakunavanhu told Masvingo Mirror in an interview that the form 4 class of 2026 is the college’s pioneering class.Rasa Private College was established in 2023 and has an enrolment of 160 pupils, 18 teachers and four ancillary staff.The college is one of the fast growing academic institutions in Masvingo and is planning to construct 3-storey buildings at its premises with the aim of increasing enrolment to 1 000 students by 2027.The college director is Bishop Onsimore Goron’onga who leads Rehoboth Lighthouse Full Gospel Church (RLFC).Hakunavanhu said candidates for the 2025 O and A Level exams are external students. “The candidates that sat for exams at our center are learners who were supplementing, who had struggled in other schools and who came to us for assistance. I can confidently say we helped them,” said Hakunavanhu.Hakunavanhu said pupil welfare and discipline are central to the school’s philosophy. Rasa also serves tea and lunch to pupils to ensure a conducive learning environment. “We are committed to the vision of our nation. The citizens who come from Rasa must stand well wherever they go, give a good account of themselves and of Zimbabwe, having been given a solid background by us,” said Hakunavanhu.The college acquired a 26 seater bus and a school truck to improve transportation for learners early this month.“This has greatly improved the convenience of transporting learners to and from school and during sports events. The school hopes to acquire larger and better transport in the future,\" Hakunavanhu said.While academic excellence remains a priority, the College is also looking to expand its sporting activities like swimming, cricket and tennis.“We want to be more involved in sports. We have not done much yet, but we aspire to do better, especially in swimming, cricket and tennis,” he added.The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 23 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comRasa College celebrates 4 years• Records 75% O Level passrate Rasa College Director, Bishop Onsimore Goron’onga.

We celebrate your achievements, which reect not only your academic prowess but also the unwavering spirit that denes RASA College. Each milestone reached is a stepping stone toward even greater successes. Let us continue to inspire one another and strive for excellence in all that we do. The Directors and Management of RASA College extend our warmest congratulations to the principal, administration, staff, and students for their remarkable achievements in the 2025 ZIMSEC results—74% at O-Level and 75% at A-Level!These impressive results are not just numbers; they are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our entire school community. Against various challenges, our committed staff have put in tireless efforts to cultivate an environment of excellence and learning.CongratulationsVice Principal - Zedias MarisaSchool teachersPrincipal - Austen Tsvaki HakunavanhuDirector - Dr. Bishop Onismo GorongaStudentsRASA CollegeAddress: 27943 Chirasha St Rujeko C MasvingoCall: 0775788351/ 0773553151The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 24 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.com

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 25 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comCongratulationsFrom Makambe and Muusha families.Accounting AEconomics AOur dearest daughter words cannot express how proud we are of you today. Passing your public examinations is not just a reection of your intelligence , but your hard work, determination, and resilience. You have shown that with focus and perseverance dreams truly come to life. May this success be the rst of many milestones in your journey and you continue to shine brightly in everything you do. Congratulations our shining star. Accounting A, Economics A, Business Studies A . Thank you Head and staff of RCZ Chibi high school .Makanakaishe Irene Makambe A-Level resultsBusiness Studies AMakanakaishe Irene MakambeSIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Zimuto High School recorded a 99, 18% passrate in the 2025 Zimsec A Level exams with 19 candidates scoring 15 points and above.School head, Langton Chikafa told Masvingo Mirror that the best candidates, two girls and a boy had 18 points each.“We had 122 candidates and our best students are Rightous Nhopi, Tinashe Gon’ora and Phathutshedzo Singo. They each scored 18 points,” said Chikafa. The passrate increased by 3, 18 from 96% in 2024. “Our overall performance is encouraging. We have 13 learning areas that recorded 100% pass rates. Our main hurdle is inadequate ICT tools and this could have impacted negatively on the overall passrate.“We give pupils extended evening study time, seminars, vacation schools, increased internet coverage and strict discipline and we believe this contributed to our results,” said Chikafa. INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – Hippo Valley has recorded a 100% passrate in the 2025 A Level Zimsec exams for the first time since 2020.The school had an impressive 99% passrate last year.School head, Luckson Gondo told Masvingo Mirror that 26 learners scored 15 points and above. The highest students had 18 points.“We are excelling because of teamwork. Our staff is dedicated and the school has adequate resources. Learners have no choice than to pass,” said Gondo.The school had 99 candidates and all passed.Last year 15 learners recorded 15 points and above.Gondo added that the 2025 performance is exceptional and majority of the learners who sat for the A level exams recorded 10 points and above.Hippo Valley records 100% A Level passrateZimuto High gets 99, 18% A level passrate Langton Chikafa.Luckson Gondo

2025 ‘A’ LEVEL RESULTS ANALYSIS (CONTD)POINTS 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0NUMBEROFSTUDENTS4 2 2 0 0 15 19 22 11 10 3 4 4 7 3 0 2 0 0 0 0HIGHEST SCORE :20 POINTS 2024 PASS RATE: 97.5%15+ POINTS :23 STUDENTS 2025 PASS RATE: 100%10+ POINTS :88 STUDENTSTOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENTERED =108SEQ SURNAME FIRSTNAME POINTS1 CHADZAMIRA AGNESS 202 MASUNUNGURE MAZVITA HOPE 203 MUPAKAVIRI TEHILA A. 204 WEKARE NOSEK M. 205 MACHIRI MAKANAKAISHE H. 196 MUKOZHO TABETH T. 197 MTEKESHE MAKANAKA 188 MUTONHORO IVY 189 CHAKUKA TRISH 1510 MACHEKE TINODAISHE T. 1511 MAGURAUSHE MUFARO L. 1512 MATSHAKARI TAFADZWA A. 1513 MUKODZA TINOTENDA 1514 MUSIIWA BERTHA 1515 NYANDUWA NAKAI M. 1516 NYAZONDO SHINERZ R. 1517 ZHOU NYARADZAI N. 1518 CHITIGA MITCHEL 1519 KANOZEMA ENIPHA G. T. 1520 KATIVHU GENIE E. 1521 MAKOTORE HAZEL 1522 NGORIMA TATENDA T. 1523 MAVENYENGWA DAISY T. 152025 ‘A’ LEVEL TOP PERFOMERSCONGRATULATIONSFather Ricky Hungwe, Priest in ChargeMr Manasa, SDC chairpersonSchool HeadZedias MavhenekaThe Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 26 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.com

VISION ACADEMYCNR ZIMUTO/ CHARUMBIRA STREETMUCHEKE A, MASVINGOCONGRATULATIONSMr T Mukomberi, Director.TOP PERFORMERSA’ LEVEL 2025 RESULTSNAME POINTS1. MAVHUNDUTSE BRIGHT 152. BLESSING MACHINGAMBI 153. MATEMBUDZE TADIWA 144. WAYNE CHINYANGANYA 145. MASUKA TINASHE 146. MUZA RUMBIDZAI 147. NICOLE DEKETE 148. FUNGATO TRUST 139. HOKO JACK 1310. JOKONYA VIOLET 1311. PEPUKAYI TINASHE 13Pass rate = 100%Candidature was 24 studentsTOP PERFORMERSO’ LEVEL 2025 RESULTSNAME POINTS1. SAMUEL MUSENA 7As, 1B2. MASHAVAKURE CHANTELLE 6As, 2Bs3. MUDEFI ANOTIDAISHE 6As, 3Bs4. MUDEMBA BLESSED 6As, 1B5. STANFORD MURATU 5As, 3Bs6. GIFT MUSAKARUKA T 5As, 4Bs7. KELLY KURIMA 4As, 3Bs8. SHIRIYEDETE PRINCESS 4As, 4Bs9. MUSARURWA ELVIS 4As, 3Bs10. SABHINA ZVANDASARA 4As, 3Bs11. CHIKANDA PATIENCE 4As, 3Bs12. BVEKWA BETTY 4As, 3Bs13. SHOKO DOVE 4As, 3BsPass rate = 65%Candidature was 130 students.INTAKEVacancies are now open for Form 5 places. Kindly visit Vision Academy for your applicaƟons andinquiries.A special mention to our top performers—Vision Academy will always be your home of academic excellence.Our A’ level pass rate is exceptional, positioning us as the most sought-after academic institution in Masvingo. Our mission is to be a beacon of excellence in our sphere of inuence.We take immense pride in our O’ level results and are committed to continuously striving for even greater achievements as we move forward.The Directors of Vision Academy extend heartfelt congratulations to all our dedicated teachers for their exceptional work in producing outstanding O’ and A’ level results in the ZIMSEC 2025 examinations!The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 27 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.com

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 28 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comELLEN MLAMBO-MANYENYEREKWAMIRROR REPORTERCHIVHU – Liebenberg High, a day school in Chivhu is the best A’ Level school in Chikomba district with a 96, 2% passrate and 34 students scoring 15 points and above.The passrate slightly declined from 98% in 2024 while the number of pupils with 15 points and above increased by 30, 77% from 26 in 2024.School head, Tinashe Sangu told Masvingo Mirror that 132 students sat for the exams and 127 passed. He said 89 students attained 10 points and above while 28 candidates scored 15 straight points. “We had 34 students who scored 15 points and above, making Liebenberg the district champion. In terms of quality, we improved from last year, when only 26 students at- tained 15 points and above. The number of students who scored 14 points and above also increased from 43 in 2024 to 51 in 2025,” said Sangu.ELLEN MLAMBO-MANYENYEREKWAMIRROR REPORTERCHIVHU – A Liebenberg High student, Tinashe Mugonda, has set a new school record after attaining 12 As and a B in the 2025 Zimsec O-Level examinations.This is the highest result ever achieved by a learner in the history of the day school in Chivhu.Five other students attained at least 10As each and 22 others scored five As and above.School head, Tinashe Sangu, confirmed the results in an interview with Masvingo Mirror.In previous years, the highest number of As achieved by a top-performing student ranged between eight and nine.Sangu attributed the outstanding performance to the introduction of supervised weekend studies and the engagement of resource teachers.The school recorded a 41.7 % pass rate marking a 4, 7% increase from 37% in 2024. Some 302 students sat for the exams and 127 passed.“In the history of the school, we have never achieved this passrate or recorded such a high number of As. We remain giants in the district because we enrol students with as many as 54 units and still manage to help them pass both O-Level and A-Level,” said Sangu. Liebenberg tops Chikomba A-Level resultsLiebenberg top student gets 12 As He attributed the strong performance to discipline, hardworking teachers, and the continued support and cooperation from parents, the School Development Committee, and the school’s administration.“The school continues to rank among the best despite being a day school,” he added.Students who scored above 15 points include Even Magundani (20), Panashe Chabvamuperu (20), Stephen Chibidi (19), Caryn Mukundwi (19), Ignatious Mukashuri (17), and Faith Chidhakwa (17). Tinashe Sangu.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 29 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comThe School Development Committee, parents, and the entire community are thrilled to congratulate Liebenberg High School on an astounding 2025 ZIMSEC A-Level pass rate of 96.2%. We have once again demonstrated that we are an academic powerhouse.We are equally proud of the signicant improvement in our O-Level results, achieving a 41.7% pass rate, surpassing last year's 37% performance. Our strategic plans to elevate our results are proving effective, and we are committed to continuous improvement as we strive to reach our best potential.Even Magunda - FRS, Sociology, History, Heritage (20 points)Adil Milanzi - Maths, Physics, Chemistry (15 points)Ancillah Mborera - Accounting, Business Studies, Statistics (15 points)Audrey Zvirevo - Accounting, Business Studies, Economics (15 points)Caryn Mukundwi - History, English Literature,Sociology, Family and Religious Studies (19 points)Empress Gwenya T - Histroy, English Literature,Family and Relious Studies (15 points)Evernice R Mupedzi - Business Studies, Economics, Statistics (15 points)Faith Chidhakwa - History, Literature in Shona, Sociology, Family and Religious Studies (17 points)Gloria Gomo - History, Family and Religious Studies, Literature in Shona (15 points)Keith Mukuchura - Business Studies, Geography, Economics (15 points)Kudakwashe A Musariri - Accounting, Business Studies, Economics (15 points)Laurel Chipangura - History, English Literature and Family and Religious Studies (15 points)Life Dafi - Biusiness Studies, Geography, Economics (15 points)Lord Naboth Mapfumo - Mathematics, Physics,Computer Science (15 points)Nigel Kurongwa - History, Sociology and Literature in English (15 points)Panasha Chabvamuperu - Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry, Statistics (20 points)Panashe Mhaka - History,Heritage, Sociology (15 points)Prince Njani - Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry (15 points)Prodigy Magiya - Maths, Physics,Chemistry (15 points)Rejoice P Miti - History, Family and Religious Studies, English Literature (15 points)Richard Gomo - History,Sociology,FRS (15 points)Shamillar Munjerenjere - Heritage,Literature in English, Family and Religious Studies (15 points)Sharon Svova - History, Literaturein Shona, Family and Religious Studies (15 points)Stephen Chibidi - Chemistry A,Physics B, Mathematics A, Statistics A (19 points)Tafadzwa Chinembiri - History, FRS, Sociology (15 points)Takunda Kurehwa - Business Studies, Pure Mathematics, Economics (15 points)Tanatswa Chidamahiya - History, Sociology, Family and Religious Studies (15 points)Tanatswa Muungani - History, Literature in English, FRS (15 points)Tatenda Ticharwa - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (15 points)Tigere Pride T - Business Studies,Geography, Economics (15 points)Tinodaishe Gore - Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry (15 points)Liebenberg High SchoolP. O Box 97Chivhu[06:51, 24/01/2026] tnnyagura: Telephone No. (054212)2534, 2372, 2386Email: [email protected] “Growth with Development” Est. 1898

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 30 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comA & O LEVEL RESULTSA’ LEVEL RESULTSYEAR 2025 2024PASS RATE 96,2% 98%CANDIDATURE 132 145STUDENTS WITH 15POINTS AND ABOVE34 262025 A’ LEVEL TOP PERFORMERSŸ Students with 20 points (2)Ÿ 19 points (2)Ÿ 17 points (2)Ÿ 15 points (28)Ÿ 14 points (17)Ÿ 13 points (14)Ÿ 12 points (10)Ÿ 11 points (10)Ÿ 10 points (4)Ÿ 10 points and above (89) O’ LEVEL RESULTSPASS RATE2025 41,7%2024 37%Ÿ Top performer 12 AsŸ Candidates with 5 As and above (22)Ÿ 127 out of 302 students passed the examinations The School Head - Tinashe Sangu Deputy Head - Susan MatsambeAgriculture DepartmentHome Economics DepartmentTechnicals DepartmentHumanities DepartmentScince DepartmentShona DepartmentMathematics DepartmentTechnicals DepartmentEnglish DepartmentCommercials DepartmentSenior TeachersHome Economics DepartmentShona DepartmentGeography DepartmentLiebenberg High SchoolP. O Box 97Chivhu[06:51, 24/01/2026] tnnyagura: Telephone No. (054212)2534, 2372, 2386Email: [email protected] “Growth with Development” Est. 1898

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 31 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comSIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Dewure High has maintained a 100% passrate for its A Level Zimsec exams class with 77 candidates out 93 scoring 10 points and above. Only 17, 3% of candidates scored below 10 points. The school maintained the 100% passrate from 2024 and the quality of results has also improved. Last year, Dewure has 22 students with 15 points and above and the number increased 24 this year. Only six students managed to score 15 straight points in 2024 and the number tripled to 17 this year. School head, Tephinas Mangono told Masvingo Mirror that the top students are female who had 19 points each.“Our top pupils are Tapiwanashe Muzhinji and Michelle Mupambo who scored 19 points each. Sev- enteen candidates had 15 straight points from three subjects.“This remarkable performance is a testament to the dedication of our pastors, teaching and ancillary staff in delivering quality education and contributing positively our educational system. Dewure High is a hub of academic excellency and is now the most sought after school. The head would like to extend her appreciation to the Responsible Au- thority, pastors and all stakeholders on their unwavering support of the school,” said Mangono.SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTERMASVINGO – Seventy eight out of 106 pupils that wrote the 2025 Zimsec A Level exams at St Anthony’s High School in Zaka scored 10 points and above. The number reflect 73, 5% of the total candidature. St Anthony’s has a 99% passrate, marking an increase of 1, 6 from 2024. The school’s top candidate scored 21 points and the second best had 20 points while 18 students scored 15 straight points. School head, Jorum Mawana told Masvingo Mirror that sciences were the best passed subjects. Last year St Anthony’s had 121 candidates and 85 scored 10 points and above. “Pure Mathematics is the most passed subject with 43 As, Geography (21As), Biology (15As), Building Technology and Design (13As), Chemistry (12As) and Physics (11As).“The results are a reflection of hard work and discipline and we extend our gratitude to parents, teachers and staff and the responsible authority for their unwavering support,” said Mawana. SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – A hundred and thirty four or 77, 5% of A level candidates at Ndarama High School scored 10 points and above in the 2025 Zimsec A level exams.Some 36 pupils scored 15 points and above.The best student, Elias Murisi scored 30 points in sciences. Ndarama had 178 candidates. The 2025 passrate is 100% marking a 0, 6% increase from 99, 4% in 2024.Eighteen candidates got 15 straight points. The school had 42 candidates with 15 points and above in the 2024 exams. School head, Oddy Matongo told Masvingo Mirror that 40 candidates had straight As in Pure Mathematics, 30As (Sociology), 21As Chemistry and Literature in English, 19As (Physics), 17As (Geography), 16As (Computers) and 14As (History). “Ndarama remains a centre of excellency and we are upbeat about our results. We are grateful to the staff, parents and pupils. This is a joint effort and I hope we will continue being one of the best,” said Matongo. 78 score 10 points at St Anthony’s 134 score 10 points and above at Ndarama Dewure High maintains 100% A Level passrate Jorum Mawana. Tephinas Mangono.Oddy Matongo.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 32 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comCongratulations! Makorokoto! Amhlope!From left to right Head Mrs Mangono, D/Head Mr Mapinge, Senior Lady Mrs Nhamburo, Senior Master Mr Chikudo and Mr Tamirepi B SDC Chairman.The Responsible Authority, SDC,pastors, parents and local community extend heartfelt congratulations to Dewure High School for their outstanding achievements in the 2025 ZIMSEC A’ level results! Special Mentions: 24 Students: Achieved 15 points and above of these 24, 17 have 15 points out of 3 subjects. 77 students scored 10 points and above.This remarkable performance is a testament to the dedictaion of our pastors, teaching and ancillary staff in delivering quality education and contributing positively to the national education system. Dewure High School is a hub of academic excellency and is now the most sought after school.The school Head would like to extend her appreciation to the Responsible Authority, pastors, teachers and all stakeholders on their unveiling support of the school.100% Pass Rate: An incredible 100% Pass rate from a total of 93 candidates.A Level Achievements Supia Salicio (15 Points)Manyasha Denver M (15 Points) Rupi Sibongile T(15 Points)Mazarura Beven (15 Points)Muradza Godtime (15 Points)Munangwa Ruvarashe (16 Points)Mupambo Michelle (19 Points)Mushaba Blessing (15 Points)Magwedere Tendai (15Points)Parebwa Kelvin E (15 Points)Mikowa Felistas (16Points)Mbewe Tadiwanashe (16 Points)Sitsha Tinotenda (16 Points)Kamanga Vimbai (15 Points)Marange Michael (15 Points)Kadhani Christian (15 Points)Maposa Tatenda S (15 Points)Musikavanhu Kudakwashe (15 Points)January Felix T(16 Points)Gomo Vanessa M (15 Points)Chikulo Tactic (15 Points)Muzhinji Tapiwanashe (19 Points)Chizutu Tanya R (18 Points)Nduna Fortunate (17 Points)

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 33 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comMUTENDI HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON OUTSTANDING 2025 O LEVEL AND A LEVEL RESULTSOn behalf of the Responsible Authority, School Administration, Staff, and the entire Mutendi High School community, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our 2025 O Level and A Level candidates for their outstanding performance. The excellent results are a clear reflection of your hard work, discipline, resilience, and commitment to academic excellence. You have made us immensely proud and have upheld the values and standards of our school. These achievements will undoubtedly open doors to greater opportunities as you take the next steps in your academic and professional journeys. I also wish to sincerely commend our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts, professionalism, and unwavering support throughout the learning process. To our parents and guardians, thank you for your continued cooperation, encouragement, and partnership with the school.As we celebrate this success, I encourage our learners to remain focused, humble, and determined to achieve even greater heights. May these results inspire the rest of the school to strive for excellence in all endeavors.Once again, congratulations to our candidates on this remarkable achievement. We wish you every success in your future pursuits.Yours sincerely,C MutendiHead

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 34 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comELLEN MLAMBO-MANYENYEREKWACHIPINGE TIMES REPORTERCHIPINGE – Chipinge Rural District Council run Chibuwe Technical High School has 19 candidates that scored 15 points and above in the 2025 Zim- sec A Level exams.The highest candidates with 20 points are Feallows Muchandibaya (sciences), Taurai Chadomudzimu (commercials) and Shamiso Mudende (arts). The school recorded an impressive 98, 40% pass rate which increased by 2, 88% from 95, 52% in 2024.School head, Needmore Maposa confirmed the results in an interview with Chipinge Times. Chibuwe is third in the district and 11th in Manicaland province.A total of 128 students sat for the examinations compared to 108 candidates in 2024. Two students recorded 19 points, while 14 attained 15 straight points.“I wish to register my profound gratitude to both academic and ancillary staff whose collective effort found expression in the good results at both O’ and A’ level. We have beaten the national pass rate at both levels but we will not stand akimbo in satisfaction because our target is 100 % at A’ level and above 95 % at O’ level.“The provincial and district directorate supervision and sustained effort by both teachers and learners have been the source of our strength. The SDC provided adequate tuition materials that included four internet providers Starlink, Zol, Powertel and TelOne. 2026 will indeed see us a gear up,” said Maposa. 19 get 15 points and above at Chibuwe High DUMISANI CHAUKE CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER BUHERA - Makumbe High School, a Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) run boarding school in Buhera has achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2025 Zimbabwe Schools Examina- tions Council (ZIMSEC) Advanced Level examination.It has been rated with the best A Level results in Buhera District and is ranked number 9 in Manicaland.A total of 95 candidates sat for the examinations, with 22 learners attaining 15 points and above, the highest being 20 points. Of the 15 pointers, 15 were males while seven were females.School head Taurai Rusekeni confirmed the results, attributing the success to the collective effort of learners, teachers and support staff, while also commending RCZ for its continued allround support.“I’m delighted to report that our A'level results have shown a significant and noted improvement in terms of quality, with many candidates achieving high grades. I am convinced that they will secure places at prestigious universities.“The achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication and perseverance of our students, teachers and support staff. We also thank our Responsible Authority, RCZ, for its allround support,” he said.Rusekeni said that although the school maintained the 2024 100% pass rate, the 2025 results reflect a significant improvement in quality, with more candidates achieving higher points.Makumbe High offers A'level programmes in Sciences, Commercials and Arts. The school has an overall enrolment of 900 learners, with 84 students in Upper Six.Rusekeni said the school is building on the success by reviewing its curricu- lum to keep programmes relevant and challenging, while expanding mentor- ship and counselling services aimed at producing well-rounded learners.Makumbe High gets 100% A Level pass rateNeedmore Maposa. Taurai Rusekeni.

MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONCHIBUWE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLBox 90 Chibuwe, ZimbabweTel: 0272-046 487/320/331 Head: 0773 183 664 D/Head: 0777361188website: www.chibuwehigh.ac.zw email: [email protected] or [email protected] are proud to celebrate the outstanding success of Chibuwe High School in the 2025 ZIMSECexamination results.Our A-Level pass rate has soared to an impressive 98.40%, a remarkable increase from 95.52%in 2024. Additionally, our O-Level results have also shown significant improvement, achievinga 59.7% pass rate, up from 53.52% the previous year.These achievements reflect the dedication and hard work of our exceptional students and devotedstaff. Your commitment to excellence has helped solidify Chibuwe High School’s reputation as aleader in academic achievement.Congratulations to all our students for this remarkable accomplishment. Together, we willcontinue to reach new heights of success.Pass ratesYEAR ORDINARY LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL2024NO. CANDIDATES PASSRATE NO. CANDIDATES PASSRATE209 53.52% 108 95.52%2025 227 59.70% 128 98.40%‘O’ LEVEL RESULTS 20251. MAKORE PRIDE 10 As2. MUCHONO RYAN 8As 1B 1C3. MATHENDE TARIRO 7As 3Bs4. MUYAMBO TRYMORE 7As 3Bs5. MAJEJE HARMONY 7AS 2Bs 1C6. NKOSA PEACEMAKER 6As 4Bs7. MAZITI TANATSIWA 6As 4Bs8. MUYAMBO ANESU 6As 4Bs9. SITHOLE TANATSWA P. 5AS 4Bs 1C10. MANOMANO TAFADZWA 5AS 4BS 1C11. SITHOLE DENZEL T. 5As 4Bs‘A’ LEVEL RESULTS TOP RESULTS1. MUCHANDIBAYA FEALLOWS 20 POINTS SCIENCES2. CHADOMUDZIMU TAURAI 20 POINTS COMMERCIALS3. MUDENDE SHAMISO 20 POINTS ARTS4. MTETWA BELIEVE 19 POINTS SCIENCES5. SITHOLE NEVER 19 POINTS SCIENCES6. SITHOLE PRETTY 15 POINTS ARTS7. AMANI DAVID 15 POINTS SCIENCES8. DHLIWAYO RODRICK 15 POINTS SCIENCE9. MAPFUMO CHARLES 15 POINTS SCIENCES10. MUCHERI ELIJAH 15 POINTS SCIENCES11. TATAYA DAVID 15 POINTS COMMERCIAL12. JACQUES VENANT 15 POINTS ARTS13. CHARAMBIRA TADIWANASHE 15 POINTS SCIENCES14. CHIMBUDZI LUCIA 15 POINTS SCIENCES15. CHIMWERO TAFADZWA 15 POINTS ARTS16. GANYAWU MAZVIITA P. 15 POINTS ARTS17. JAMBA RUVIMBO 15 POINTS SCIENCES18. MHLANGA PAMELA 15 POINTS COMMERCIALS19. MUTSAGO SHARLEEN M. 15 POINTS SCIENCESCONGRATULATIONSSDC ChairPhainas BoteSchool HeadNeedmore MaphosaDeputy HeadCaiphas MtetwaSenior TeacherLincoln ChibuweTeachingStaffSenior teacher Admin Shingai Peace MtisiThe Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 35 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.com

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 36 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comELLEN MLAMBO- MANYENYEREKWACHIPINGE TIMES REPORTERCHIPINGE – Mount Selinda High, a United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ)–run boarding school in Chipinge, has topped the district in the 2025 O-Level ZIMSEC examinations after achieving a 93.98 % pass rate.54 students scored five As and above. Innocent Sithole is the school’s best candidate with 12As. The school is also ranked on first position in the A’ level examinations results. School head, Phineas Mundeta, confirmed the results in an interview with Chipinge Times, noting that Mount Selinda High is ranked seventh overall in Manicaland Province.The pass rate improved from 91% in 2024. Four students attained 11 As, five got 10 As, four scored nine As, eight had eight As, eight more scored seven As, 12 achieved six As. “The consistent improvement in our O-Level results is a result of hard work and teamwork. At Mount Selinda High, everyone matters. Both teaching and non-teaching staff are focused on one common goal, academic excellence,” he said.He added that the school has introduced targeted interventions aimed at ensuring all learners attain at least five O-Level passes in the coming year.Out of 166 students who sat for the examinations, 156 passed five subjects or more. Mt Selinda tops Chipinge O’ level results again DUMISANI CHAUKE CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER CHIPINGE - United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) run Mt Selinda High has recorded an impressive 100% pass rate in the 2025 Zimsec examinations, improving from 99% achieved in 2024.The performance saw the school emerge first in Chipinge District and fifth best in Manicaland Province. A total of 93 candidates sat for the examinations, comprising 45 boys and 48 girls, with all candidates passing.Five boys scored 20 points, one had19 points, one scored 18 points, another had 17 points and 10 others scored 15 points. Five girls scored 20 points, three had 19 points and eight recorded 15 points.In total, the school produced 32 candidates with 15 points and above marking a slight increase from 30 achieved in 2024.Confirming the results, school head Phineas Mundeta said the achievement exceeded his expectations and demonstrates the school’s philosophy of nurturing learners regardless of their entry points.“I am too excited. At Mount Selinda High School we teach. We do not have a cast-in-stone limit when it comes to high points for enrollment at Form One and Lower Sixth. We take children and nurture them,” said Mundeta.He said the steady improvement in results confirmed that the school was on the right path.“In 2024 I thought I had reached my initial peak when we had 30 fifteen pointers and above. I was wrong. When we produced 32 in 2025, that is when I realized that Mount Selinda High School is God’s work in progress,” he said.The school, which has a total enrollment of 952 learners made up of 477 girls and 475 boys, is a recipient of the 2023 Secretary’s Merit Award.Mundeta attributed the consistent performance to a systems-oriented approach, hard work by staff and learners, and support from parents and authorities.“These results are a true reflection of total teamwork from staff, parents and learners as a united institution, with the supervisory arms of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education as our mentors and our Responsible Authority, the UCCZ,” he said.Mt Selinda High tops Chipinge A’ Level resultsPhineas Mundeta.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 37 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comP.O Box 20Mt SelindaChipinge2025 O’AND A LEVEL RESULTS2025 100%2024 99%2025 93,98%2024 91%Mt Selinda High School0775 328 238 [email protected] if that is not enough, our O’ level results showed academic prowess. 156 out of 166 students bulldozed five subjects and above, giving a steller pass rate of 93.98% as compared to 91% in 2024. Mt Selinda has established an academic foothold not only in Chipinge district, but in Manicaland province.This incredible success reflects the dedication of our teachers, the hard work of our students, and the unwavering support of parents and guardians.We are thrilled to announce that Mt. Selinda High School has achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate in the ZIMSEC 2025 A’ level results, up from 99% in 2024. This outstanding accomplishment has secured us 1st position in Chipinge District and 5th position in Manicaland Province. Congratulations!· First Position in Chipinge District· Fifth Position in Manicaland Province· 93 students sat for the examinations · 10 students scored 20 points · 32 students achieved 15 points and above · 4 students scored 19 points· 1 student achieved 18 points · 1 student scored 17 pointsŸ 156 out of 166 students passed five subjects and above Ÿ Students with 10As and above (10)Ÿ 58 students achieved 5As and aboveŸ Highest performer scored 12AsSchool HeadPhineas MundetaSDC ChairpersonLisdome NguweniKey Highlights:A’ LEVEL RESULTS PASS RATE2025 A’ LEVEL Best Students with 20 Points · Blessing Kufahakutizwe · Maxwell Mahembe · Davison Mhlanga · Leo Ngwarwi · Desire Sigauke· Chenesai Bote · Kuhle T. Futini· Mitchel T.Muzhizhizhi· Princess Mhlanga · Lucia Sithole O’LEVEL RESULTS PASS RATE

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 38 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comELLEN MLAMBOMANYENYEREKWACHIPINGE TIMES REPORTERCHIPINGE – Gaza High School, located in Chipinge, has recorded a 91, 18% pass rate in the 2025 ZIMSEC A-Level exams with 31 students scoring 15 points and above.The school is second in the district and sixth in Manicaland Province.The results mark a notable improvement from a 89, 89% pass rate achieved in 2024. School head, Stanley Thodhlana confirmed the results to Chipinge Times. The best student attained 25 points, five students scored 20 points, five got 19 points, three attained 18 points and 17 scored 15 straight points.Thodhlana attributed the strong performance to teamwork, disciplined learners, and dedicated teachers.“We are proud of the outstanding results achieved this year. They reflect the commitment, discipline, and teamwork of our students, teachers, parents, the School Development Committee, and support staff. We remain focused on nurturing every learner’s potential and sustaining a culture of excellence, discipline, and hard work,” he said. Gaza High attains 91, 18% A’ Level pass rate Stanley Thodhlana.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa O’ AND A’ LEVEL ZIMSEC RESULTS SUPPLEMENT Page 39 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comGaza High SchoolP.O Box 260ChipingeA special mention to our outstanding students.Year 2024 2025Percentage Pass rate 89.89% 91.18% From left to right Head Mrs Mangono, D/Head Mr Mapinge, Senior Lady Mrs Nhamburo, Senior Master Mr Chikudo and Mr Tamirepi B SDC Chairman.The school Head would like to extend her appreciation to the Responsible Authority, pastors, teachers and all stakeholders on their unveiling support of the school.The Responsible Authority, SDC,pastors, parents and local community extend heartfelt congratulations to Dewure High School for their outstanding achievements in the 2025 ZIMSEC A’ level results! A Level Achievements 100% Pass Rate: An incredible 100% Pass rate from a total of 93 candidates.Special Mentions: 24 Students: Achieved 15 points and above of these 24, 17 have 15 points out of 3 subjects. 77 students scored 10 points and above.This remarkable performance is a testament to the dedictaion of our pastors, teaching and ancillary staff in delivering quality education and contributing positively to the national education system. Dewure High School is a hub of academic excellency and is now the most sought after school.Supia Salicio (15 Points)Manyasha Denver M (15 Points) Rupi Sibongile T(15 Points)Mazarura Beven (15 Points)Muradza Godtime (15 Points)Munangwa Ruvarashe (16 Points)Mupambo Michelle (19 Points)Mushaba Blessing (15 Points)Magwedere Tendai (15Points)Parebwa Kelvin E (15 Points)Mikowa Felistas (16Points)Mbewe Tadiwanashe (16 Points)Sitsha Tinotenda (16 Points)Kamanga Vimbai (15 Points)Marange Michael (15 Points)Kadhani Christian (15 Points)Maposa Tatenda S (15 Points)Musikavanhu Kudakwashe (15 Points)January Felix T(16 Points)Gomo Vanessa M (15 Points)Chikulo Tactic (15 Points)Muzhinji Tapiwanashe (19 Points)Chizutu Tanya R (18 Points)Nduna Fortunate (17 Points)Staff membersSchool Head - Stanley ThodhlanaMembers of the SDCWe are thrilled to announce that Gaza High School achieved an impressive pass rate of 91.18% for 2025, a remarkable increase from last year's 89.89%. This achievement places us in second position in the district and sixth in Manicaland.Ÿ 3 students with 18 pointsŸ Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and, most importantly, our hardworking students. Together, we are striving for excellence.Ÿ 32 students scored 15 points and above.Ÿ We proudly celebrate our top achievers: Ÿ 1 student with 25 pointsŸ 5 students with 20 pointsŸ 5 students with 19 pointsŸ 17 students with 15 pointsCongratulations! Makorokoto! Amhlope!

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Health news Page 40 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comCATHERINE MUROMBEDZICORRESPONDENTIn the heart of Gandanzara, Manica- land Province, the red dust of the earth tells stories of seasons past. Gogo Clara Mugodo’s homestead stands as more than just a residence. It is a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience of the rural spirit, and a living case study of what is possible when basic amenities reach the grassroots. UNICEF and ZIMSTAT took a cohort of 10 journalists on a field tour to Inyanga in December 2025.ZIMSTAT plays a key role in monitoring water sources, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, primarily through household surveys, environmental statistics reports, and mapping access to safe water. \"As ZIMSTAT we collect, coordinate and supervise national statistics. We develop standards, analyse and disseminate data. This ensures in- formed decision-making, driving growth and development. Zimstat's work impacts various sectors, from healthcare to agriculture, shaping Zimbabwe's future,\" said Mr Aluwisio Mukavhi Director Demography & Social Statistics.The media tour was on understanding the aspects of evidence gathering in Inyanga district.While much of the Gandanzara surrounding landscape grapples with the harsh realities of underdevelopment, aged 78, Gogo Clara’s home offers a glimpse into a dignified rural life, powered by the sun and anchored by clean sanitation. Yet, beneath the surface of this \"oasis\" lies a complex narrative of isolation, the digital divide, and the urgent need for data-driven intervention.EMPTY NEST Gogo Clara is a woman of quiet strength. Her home, though meticulously kept, echoes with the silence of a nest that has long since seen its fledglings fly away. \"I am now alone; my children are married and living in the cities,\" she said her voice a mix of maternal pride and the melancholy of distance. Her children have become part of the urban migration story that defines much of Zimbabwe's demographic shift: one is in the lakeside town of Kariba, another in the ancient city of Masvingo, and her son resides in the farming hub of Marondera.While she is physically alone, she is far from idle. Her days are rhythmic, filled with the chores of a self-reliant woman. However, the silence of the house is occasionally heavy.\"I used to have a radio. It broke down,\" she lamented. \"My grandson left me this gadget, but it only plays recorded music. It lacks the pulse of the world, there is no news.\" For Gogo Clara, the loss of her radio was the loss of her window into the nation. She misses the news, the weather updates, and the familiar voices that once kept her abreast of the country’s progress. To bridge this gap, she clings to her mobile phone, a lifeline draped around her neck in a pouch. \"I do not want to miss any call, so I have my phone in this neckbag,\" she explained. In the rural expanse, a missed call is a missed connection to the family that sustains her spirit.SOLAR SPARK Gogo Clara is considered one of the \"lucky ones.\" Her home is illuminated by solar-powered lights, a luxury in a region where the national grid is often a distant dream. She also boasts of a clean Blair toilet, a gold standard for rural sanitation that significantly reduces the risk of waterborne diseases. However, even within this oasis, the scarcity of resources is evident. The solar system is basic; it lights rooms, the outside, and charge the phone.The most pressing challenge, however, is the liquid gold: water. Gogo Clara’s homestead once had a functional well, but the changing climate has been unkind. The well has long since dried up, a victim of receding water tables and erratic rainfall patterns. This personal loss mirrors a national crisis. According to data provided by UNICEF in 2023, approximately 3.5 million people in Zimbabwe still lack access to safe drinking water.For Gogo Clara, \"clean water\" is a grueling daily mission. Her primary source is a community borehole located a kilometre away. While the water is safe, the physical toll of fetching it at her age is a silent burden.Gogo Clara is lucky, her children afford her a house helper.\"I have a helper who lives a few houses away. She comes everyday to fetch clean water from the borehole. She also helps with major laundry of blankets and curtains. I am still able to wash my own clothes and bath,\" said Gogo Clara.ZIMSTAT, reports that a staggering 70% of rural households rely on boreholes as their primary source of drinking water. While the borehole represents progress, the distance represents a gap in infrastructure that data-driven planning must bridge.The challenges of rural life extend beyond the boundaries of the homestead. Healthcare, the very foundation of human security, remains a distant luxury. \"The nearest clinic is 8km away, and it’s not well-equipped,\" said Gogo. \"They don’t even have a BP machine at the clinic. We need better healthcare services here.\" For an elderly woman, an 8-kilometre journey is a marathon, and the prospect of arriving at a facility that lacks basic diagnostic tools like a blood pressure monitor is a frightening reality.Compounding this isolation is a crumbling road network that acts as a barrier to commerce and family. \"The roads are terrible; no buses come here. My children visit when they can, but it’s difficult for them to travel,\" she explained. The lack of reliable transport doesn't just isolate individuals; it stifles the local economy. When roads are impassable, the cost of goods rises, and the ability to move produce to market vanishes.Furthermore, a new shadow has fallen over the community: the fear of \"cattle hustlers.\" Theft has become a rampant concern, threatening the few assets these families possess. \"Hustlers are stealing our cattle, and nothing is being done. I had five chickens stolen recently,\" she said. In a display of modern thinking, Gogo Clara suggests a technological solution to an age-old problem. \"The government should send those small planes which fly without a pilot (drones) to monitor and catch these thieves,\" she asserted. It is a poignant request—a woman in a remote village calling for high-tech surveillance to protect her humble livelihood.POWER OF EVIDENCE Gogo Clara’s story is not just a humaninterest piece; it is a data point in the larger narrative of Zimbabwe’s development. The importance of data in the modern economy cannot be overstated. Statistics are the eyes through which a government sees its people. Evidencebased planning is the only way to ensure that resources are not just spent, but invested where they will yield the highest return.For instance, the economic argument for improving water and sanitation is undeniable. UNICEF’s 2023 data highlights a powerful multiplier effect: every single dollar invested in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) generates an economic return of up to US$9. This return manifests in reduced healthcare costs, increased productivity, and the dignity of the citizenry. When we look at Gogo Clara's house helper walking a kilometer for water, we are looking at a loss of potential economic hours. She can only carry one 20l bucket at a time.Data informs policy, and policy drives investment. By understanding that 70% of rural homes depend on boreholes, the government can prioritise the maintenance of these assets and the drilling of new ones closer to the people. Without Zimstat’s tireless efforts to collect data in even the most hard-to-reach areas, voices like Gogo Clara’s would remain unheard, and their needs would remain uncounted.RESILIENCE Gogo uses firewood for cooking. The house helper and herdman cut down trees to provide her with wood.Forests are getting depleted and smart renewable energy would see de- stroyed forests replenishing as stumps shoot again.Despite the hardships, Gogo Clara remains a pillar of her community. She is a woman of faith and action, doing her own laundry and attending church every Sunday without fail.\"I only miss Church when I am not feeling well,\" she said with a smile. Her joy is infectious, especially when she the media visited her lonely home.When meeting the press, her excite- ment at recognising names like Elsie Mojapelo of Radio Zimbabwe was palpable. \"I know Elsie wekwaMojapelo, it’s you, oh come and hug me!\" she exclaimed, beaming with joy.This moment underscores the vital role of information. For Gogo Clara, the radio was not just entertainment; it was companionship. Her story is a testament to the resilience of rural Zimbabweans who, despite being underserved, continue to contribute to the social fabric of the nation.A Vision for 2030 states the mantra: Leaving No One Behind.As Zimbabwe marches towards its goal of becoming an upper-middleincome economy by 2030, the \"Gogo Claras\" of the country must be at the centre of the strategy. To achieve this vision, the nation must prioritise a shift towards evidencedriven decision-making. By leveraging the granular data provided by Zimstat, the government can identify specific geographic areas of need, track the progress of develop- mental projects, and make informed adjustments in real-time.A middle-income economy is not just defined by GDP figures in Harare or Bulawayo. It is defined by the distance a grandmother in Gandanzara has to walk to the clinic. It is defined by the availability of tools and medication in local clinics and the safety of their livestock. By harnessing the power of data, Zimbabwe can unlock its full potential, ensuring that growth is inclusive and sustainable.Zimstat’s commitment to \"not plucking information from the skies\" but going deep into the hard to reach communities is what will ultimately propel the nation forward. Ground-level data is the fuel for the engine of development. It ensures that when the government plans for the future, it is planning for a future that includes Gogo Clara’s oasis—making it not just a rare beacon of hope, but the standard for every household in the rural communities. With a strong foundation in data-driven strategy and a heart for its people, Zimbabwe can indeed chart a course towards a brighter future.Gogo Clara’s plea for drones and her frustration with local healthcare represent a sophisticated understanding of the tools needed to bridge Zimbabwe’s rural-urban divide. As the nation eyes 2030, integrating high-tech security and revitalising health infrastructure are essential for rural dignity.Drones become a modern shield.For Gogo Clara, livestock are \"bank accounts on hooves.\" When \"hustlers\" steal, they rob a savings account. Drone technology offers a transforma- tive solution to the \"tyranny of dis- tance\":Rapid surveillance from a single drone can patrol thousands of hectares in minutes, a task impossible on foot.The 8km trek to a clinic is a physical hurdle, but the lack of a Blood Pressure (BP) machine is a systemic failure. For the elderly, unmonitored hypertension is a \"silent killer.\"By combining Gogo Clara’s resilience with data-driven technology, Zimbabwe can turn these gaps into opportunities, thereby ensuring no one, no community is left behind.Feedback: [email protected] Clara’s Oasis: A Glimpse into Rural Zimbabwe’s PotentialGogo Clara Mugodo aged 78 was all smiles meeting Elsie Mojapelo a voice she only heard on Radio.Gogo Clara's well has since dried up.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 41 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comThe Importance of Teaching Children to Respect Elders: A Biblical PerspectiveBy Dr Alois Simbarashe Mutambanesango ThD, PhD In ancient times respect was common in every part of our society. People greeted each other with gestures of respect and love. Elders were given a chance in every step of life since they are the experienced members of the society. Experience is the best teacher, so they say. Things have completely changed much to the detriment of cultural and biblical meaning. Does it please God ? No .The Bible places great emphasis on the importance of respecting one's elders, as seen in Exodus 20:12, \"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.\" This commandment is not only a directive for children but also a reminder to parents of their responsibility to teach their children to respect and honor their elders. It is the duty of elders to lead by examples. Children copy what they see continuously happening. They reflect on what they repeatedly hear. Parents should tirelessly teach their children by word and action.Proverbs 1:8-9 also emphasizes the importance of parental guidance, \"Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and reject not your mother's teaching; for they are a garland of grace for your head, and ornaments for your neck.\" This scripture highlights the significance of parents teaching their children the ways of righteousness and respect for authority. As a parent you must have time with your child. Teach them the best ways of life. Teach them love and respect for others. God requires parents and elders in the society to continuously do this. On the same note, children should also listen to their parents and elders who are the fountain of wisdom.In today's society, respect for elders is often lacking, and this can lead to a breakdown in family values and social cohesion. Children who are not taught to respect their elders are more likely to grow up with a sense of entitlement and disregard for authority. It will be hard to teach grown up children things they could have learned at earliest stages of life. On the other hand, children who are taught to respect their elders are more likely to develop a strong sense of values, selfdiscipline, and social responsibility. Elders are a valuable resource, and their wisdom and experience should be sought and respected. In Leviticus 19:32, it is written, \"You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.\" This scripture emphasizes the importance of showing respect to elders, not just because of their age, but because of the wisdom and experience they have gained over the years. That experience and wisdom should be respected and honoured.Parents can teach their children to respect elders by modeling respectful behavior themselves. Children learn by observing, and when they see their parents showing respect to elders, they are more likely to follow suit. Parents can also teach their children specific behaviors such as using polite language, listening attentively, and showing kindness to elders. It is the duty of every parent to monitor the language and behavior of his or her children. Teach by doing. I have this question to every parent: Is your be- havior and language a teaching material to your children and other young members of the society?In addition, parents can use biblical teachings to reinforce the importance of respecting elders. For example, in 1 Timothy 5:1-2, it is written, \"Do not rebuke an older man, but encourage him as you would a father, and treat younger men as brothers, older wom- en as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with all purity.\" This scripture highlights the importance of treating elders with respect and dignity, and treating them as one would treat their own family members. Most youths nowadays have no respect for the elders. They shout at elders or even beat them up for no or invalid reasons. Teaching children to respect elders is a biblical principle that is essential for building strong and happy families and communities. Parents have a responsibility to teach their children the importance of respecting elders, and by doing so, they will be equipping them with a valuable life skill that will benefit them throughout their lives.Teaching children to respect elders is a biblical principle that is essential for building strong families and communi- ties. Parents have a responsibility to teach their children the importance of respecting elders, and by doing so, they will be equipping them with a valuable life skill that will benefit them throughout their lives. By follow- ing practical steps and using biblical teachings, parents can instill a sense of respect for elders in their children and help them develop into responsible and compassionate individuals.Remember , the youths today shall be elders some days to come. Impart the precious knowledge and teaching to your children now so that they will be the trusted custodians of the future society. Respect is earned, it is not forced, parents work hard and behave responsibly to earn respect.PETRONILLA MUKAMURI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Bishop Abner Daniel Chauke of the Free Methodist Church has died. He was 82.Bishop Chauke, a veteran educationist and clergyman for 31 years breathed his last at Makurira Memorial Clinic, Masvingo on Tuesday. Diana Musengi, resident Pastor of the Free Methodist Church, Masvingo branch said Bishop Chauke succumbed to liver cancer. Bishop Chauke will be laid to rest on today at Mukachana Village, Chief Chitanga in Mwenezi. Musengi added that Bishop Chauke was surrounded by close family members and friends when he passed away. The Bishop’s sister, Reverend Elesinah Chauke, described him as a quiet and reserved person in his early years. She added that the Bishop had been bat- tling cancer since March 2025. “We are deeply saddened by the pass- ing on of Bishop Abner Daniel Chauke. Bishop Chauke breathed his last around 3:25am. The church has lost a pillar of faith and leadership. “His humility, counsel and commitment to God and humanity will be remembered with gratitude and reference,” said Pastor Musengi.“My brother was a very kind and hardworking man. He loved the Lord deeply and served Him faithfully with all his heart. He was truly zealous for Christian ministry.“He loved the Lord earnestly and loved the Church with all that was in him. If there is one thing I pray we learn from him, it is his sincere love for God and for the Church,” said Reverend Chauke.Bishop Chauke joined the Lord’s ministry in 1994 after working as a teacher for 24 years. Bishop Chauke began his teaching career at Makumbe Mission in 1970. He taught at the school until 1972 and he transferred to Lundi Mission the next year and left in 1978 to join Bondolfi College (1979-1984). He served as the head at Mudavanhu Secondary School from 1985 until 1994 when he left the education sector. In 1994, Bishop Chauke trained as a pastor in South Africa and furthered his theological training in Nigeria in 1996. He rose through the ranks of the Free Methodist Church, serving as a Reverend between 1995 and 1997, before becoming Overseer in 1999. He was ordained as a Bishop in 2001 and had been in charge of Masvingo Circuit since 2005. Bishop Chauke held several qualifications including a Diploma in Education from Gweru Teachers’ College, a Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Zimbabwe, a Diploma in Theocracy, and a Master’s Degree in Theology and Leadership, obtained in Nigeria.He was an active community leader in Cloverly, Masvingo and served as a senior advisor to the Ward Development Committee. Bishop Chauke is survived by his wife Shumirai Gwata, three daughters, two sons and 11 grandchildren.Free Methodist Bishop Chauke dies The late Bishop Abner Daniel Chauke.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 42 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comNOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late OTTILIA GWATO who died 12 NOVEMBER 2025 at CHIVASA VILLAGE NDANGA. All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: NEVANJI MABIKA, CHIMEDZA PRIMARY SCHOOL P BAG 9023 MASVINGO.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late ESTHER MADONDORO who died 15 JULY 2025 at MASVINGO. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: TIRIVANHU DANIEL MADONDORO, HOUSE No. 108A CIRCULAR DRIVE BURNSIDE, BULAWAYO.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late EMMANUEL RUKASHA who died 3 JUNE 2025 at HARARE. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: CASSIAN FARAI RUKASHA, 17145 MAKASI STREET MUCHEKE F, MASVINGO.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late ELISON MAGOCHE who died 28 DECEMBER 2025 at MASVINGO. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: ROSEMARY RODA MAGOCHE, HOUSE No. 25 LUNDISTAR DRIVE RHODENR, MASVINGO.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late FLORA MUNYAI who died 17 AUGUST 2024 at BEITBRIDGE. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: JESTINA HLONGWANI HOUSE No. 19 DULIBUDZIMU TOWNSHIP BEITBRIDGE.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late LAMECK NKIWANE MUYAMBI who died 26 APRIL 2022 at HARARE. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: JEREMIAH MATENHESE, POLKA EXECUTOR STAND No. 46 EDISON ZVOBGO STREET, MASVINGO.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late ELIZABETH MUTSVANGWA who died 20 MARCH 2002 at GUTU. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: DOMINIC MHANDE, HOUSE No.20129 INGWE DRIVE RUJEKO C MASVINGO.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late ELLEN MUCHUVA who died 22 DECEMBER 2022 at MASVINGO. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: TAMBUDZAI ALICE MUDISI, MANDIKI PRIMARY SCHOOL P O BOX 551 NYIKA.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late SOLOMON ZIMANO who died 27 NOVEMBER 2025 at CHIREDZI. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: CONCILLIA CHIKWAYA, HOUSE No. MB7 ELAND MKWASINE, CHIREDZI.NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNIn the estate of the late ZADOCK MSIPAMBI HOVE who died 27 JULY 2023 at CHIBI. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: TARIRO HOVE HOUSE No 5449 DZIVARASEKWA EXTENSION HARARE, TINOTENDA KANGANWIRAI HOVE, HOUSE No. LOW DENSITY CHIPINGE.LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION,In the estate of SAMUEL HUNGOIDZA who died on 6 OCTOBER 2020 at NGUNDU. Notice is hereby given that first and final liquidation and or distribution account in the above estate will be lying for inspection for a period of 21 of publication and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. Should no objections be lodged with the master within the same period of inspection, payments and or distribution will be made in accordance therewith.DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: SIMBISISO NEDLIA HUNGOIDZA 179 NGUNDU RURAL SERVICE CENTRE.LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION,In the estate of ALFRED MUNEMO DRMS 422/25 who died on 19 DECEMBER 2017 at HARARE. Notice is hereby given that first and final liquidation and or distribution account in the above estate will be lying for inspection for a period of 21 of publication and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. Should no objections be lodged with the master within the same period of inspection, payments and or distribution will be made in accordance therewith.DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: HERBERT TAFA, H. TAFA AND ASSOCIATES LEGAL PRACTITIONERS,794 R.G. MUGABE WAY ZVISHAVANE.LIQUOR LICENCEFirst schedule (Section 2) FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12) Application for the issue of a Part 11 Liquor License. Notice is hereby given that an application in terms of Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will be made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the issue of BAR LIQUOR LICENCE in respect of premises situated at DERRYVALE FARM trading as HIDE OUT BAR. All persons who have any objections to the application may lodge their objections in writing with the Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare not later than 14 days from the day of publication.DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: MUDIWI INOCK 77 OLD LOCATION GUTU.LIQUOR LICENCEFirst schedule (Section 2) FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12) Application for the issue of a Part 11 Liquor License. Notice is hereby given that an application in terms of Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will be made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the issue of BAR LIQUOR LICENCE in respect of premises situated at 81 GUTU JUNCTION trading as CAPTAIN DUNGA BAR. All persons who have any objections to the application may lodge their objections in writing with the Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare not later than 14 days from the day of publication.DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 9TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026APPLICANT: MUDIWI INOCK 77 OLD LOCATION GUTU.NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR COMPLETION OF CESSIONNotice is hereby given in respect of completion of change of ownership of immovable property (Residential Stand) situated at stand number 1815 measuring 297 square meters, Tshovani T/ship, Chiredzi District. The property is being transferred from TAU DZWOWA I.D. 63-634884 B 18 of 1815 Rd Tshovani to LAINA CHEKENYIKA I.D number 83-049697 J 83 of Muchemwa Primary School, Bag 9026 Masvingo. Any person wishing to lodge objections or make representations in respect of the said application must lodge them in writing with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of the first insertion of this notice.THE TOWN SECRETARYCHIREDZI TOWN COUNCIL69 INYATI ROADBOX 128 CHIREDZI

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 43 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comThank goodness its FridayAlice KunakaReadingFacebook, tik tok, YouTube @Alice.kunakaSpaghetti bolognesePETRONILLA MUKAMURI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Upcoming, sensational Sungura musician Silvanos Chanduru has released his 6th album titled Zvinopisa which promises to take music lovers by storm. Chanduru who is supported by Nduruworks and is currently the most notable upcoming Sungura musician in Masvingo told The Mirror that the album was released on December 9, 2025 and it is available on Youtube.The album which targets all age groups is sending shockwaves on Hevoifm top 20 Chart with voters showing strong liking for it.The album has 7 tracks; namely Zvinopisa, Bama Andende, Nhingi nanhingi, Musha wacheneswa, Chirere remix, Nhingi nanhingi dancehall version and Zvimwe zvinoda nharo. Chanduru has confidence in Baba Andende which he according to him is his best on the album. He however says his other songs Musha wacheneswa and Nhingi nanhingi likely to be hits.The title track; Zvinopisa has strong messages on antisocial behaviour and moral decay in society. The messages urges people to avoid actions that bring trouble in the future such as rituals (kuromba), prostitution and other vices. It reminds people that God is present in everything they do.Another track Musha wacheneswa’s theme is on making good relations and beauty of marriage while Nhingi nanhingi’s theme is on admiring the beauty love.Chanduru’s first album is Social media which was released in 2017 and his best album so far is Zvinopisa. His songs over the last few years include Comrade, Hondo, Munyasha, Binga, Vanodzoka here vana,Tsaranzinza, Dimba,Kamba iwe, Xenophobia, Gore riya rapera, Kutsindira and Pakuzvarwa kwemwana.His other albums are New Era, Judgement Day, Sherenyere and Chishwe.Turning to shows, Chanduru said he has conducted live shows in Harare,Gutu Nemakonde business center,schools and wedding ceremonies. He is expecting to visit boarding schools, Masvingo urban, Nyika growth point in Bikita and Mushayavanhu business center in Gutu.Ras Chanduru told Masvingo Mirror that the project is meant to guide and educate society.“Zvinopisa gives advice against vice and social ills. The message is to warn people to avoid money rituals, prostitution and other social ills remembering that whatever we do, God is watching,” said Chanduru.His band members are Nyasha Chinembiri on drums, Tawedzerwa Mazvihwa on rhythm guitar, Honsmo Mutengwa and Darlington Nyoni on sub rthym and lead guitar and Honest Mutowa as base guitar.Ras Chanduru was born in Chinyika hospital Gutu on 8 November 1978. He grew up and went to Guchacha Gutu North Primary School, Mundondo High and Guni Secondary and Chitsa High school for his Advanced Level. He trained as a teacher at Hillside Bulawayo. He teaches Geography at Guni High School in Gutu and lives in Sandrift Resettlement, Masvingo North. He is married to Egness Mudukuti and has three children.He began his music career in 2015 inspired by the legendary sounds of the late Simon Chimbetu, Leonard Dembo, Nicholas Zakariah and international reggae icon Lucky Dube whom he cites as his role models.“I grew up listening to the music of Simon Chimbetu and Nicholas Zakariah. Their music shaped my understanding of social commentary through song,” he said.He started off his journey as a dancehall artist before transitioning to Sungura music, where he found his true identity. According to the artist, his music focuses on everyday life experiences, encouraging unity, moral uprightness and resilience.Ras Chanduru revealed his desire to collaborate with established musicians in the industry like Alick Macheso and Allan Chimbetu.Ras Chanduru releases 6th album Ras Chanduru.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWEHELD AT MasvingoCase No. HCMSF387/25In the matter between:ALISEN NYADZO APPLICANT ANDRUTENDO KUFAKWATENZI RESPONDENTMasvingo: Thursday, the 2nd day of October 2025Before Honorable Mr Justice Dube-Banda JIn ChambersApplication For Substituted Service R19,WHEREUPON, after reading documents filed of recordIT IS ORDERED THAT:1. The application be and is hereby granted.2. The applicant is granted leave to serve the summons for divorce and all accompanying documentsupon the respondent via substituted service in terms of r 19 of the High Court Rules, 2021.3. Such substituted service shall be effected by:(a) publication once in The Mirror a newspaper in Zimbabwe and once in the Government Gazette.(b) In addition, the Sheriff shall serve by electronic service via the respondent's last knownWhatsAnumber and email address.4. There is no order as to costs.BY THE JUDGEThe Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sport news Page 44 23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.comSIMBARASHE CHINGANGA MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- ZIFA Masvingo province held its 2025 season award ceremony at a local hotel on Saturday.Masvingo businessman and football enthusiast and owner of SanSiro Sports Bar and Grill, Taurai Mudzviti was the guest of honour.Attendees included Zifa Masvingo chairperson, Nobioth Magwizi and Eastern Region Referees Coordinator Benard Matenga.Nine award included coach and player of the season were handed out. Mudzviti stressed the importance of discipline and dedication in football.“To make it big in football, you've got to have dedication and integrity. Players need to take soccer seriously if they want to level up and compete with the best,” he said.He also extended a celebratory lunch invitation to Division 2 champions, Four Lions at San Siro. Four Lions player, Wayne Nhanga was adjudged soccer star of the year.Magwizi congratulated award recipients and praised the competitive spirit displayed during the season. “We are proud of the level of competition shown this year. I congratulate all players and coaches who received awards,” he said.Complete list of award winners: Referee of the Year: Tatenda RuziveAdministrator of the Year: Tapiwa Matumbi (Garariah)Most Disciplined Team: HerentalsYoungest Player: Tanatswa Kandawasvika (Herentals) Most Promising Player: Raymond Maphosa (Chiredzi Stars)Top Goal Scorer: Sydney Mutokoti (Molsport)Goalkeeper of the Year: Hillary Ndlovu (Four Lions)Coach of the Year: Loan Mahala (Four Lions) Soccer Star of the Year: Wayne Nhanga (Four Lions)Finalists included Joseph Mashate (Smarlia), Milton Kamusoka (Power), and Takura Chavai (Chiwaz).Masvingo provincial league holds 2025 awardsVICTOR OLADOKUNRABAT - Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Rabat, and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, this has been an amazing tournament.The football infrastructure here has been absolutely worldclass. The quality, effi- ciency, and cost of the trains services are as good as, if not better than some of the best in the world. Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional. Significant improvements though still need to be made in the overall qual- ity of hotels and customer service, more so ahead of the soon-to-be jointly hosted 2030 #FIFAWorldCup to be held in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. I am confident Morocco will pull it off.For now, here are 12 takea- ways, based on my up-close observations.1. #SENEGAL: While under- standably frustrated by very poor officiating, walking off the pitch in protest risked match abandonment and damaged Africa’s global football image. It was a terrible call by the Senegalese coach that did not honor host country Morocco, the continent, #CAF or #FIFA. Thank God that #SadioMane had the presence of mind to stand his ground and convince his Senegalese teammates to return to the field and fight as men.2. #MOROCCO: Ahead of all CAF and FIFA sanctioned football events, Morocco must prioritize a more robust stadium security system to contain fan anger and prevent escalations from erupting into full blown riots when decisions go against the home team. It was unacceptable to see Moroccan stadium officials and players (Hakimi and others included) deliberately throw away the towel of the Senegalese goalkeeper (which is needed to wipe down gloves dur- ing play). The same antic was used against Nigeria, including a racist slur by a Moroccan fan who threw a banana at Nigerian goal- keeper #Nwabali. These antics were juvenile, unnec- essary, and highly provoca- tive. It really took a shine off of the exceptional and kind hospitality that Moroc- cans always go out of their way to extend to foreigners. (Topic for another time).3. #CAF: Africa’s apex football association, must enhance referee and VAR training to minimize contro- versial calls in high-stakes moments, and to reduce the likelihood of prolonged dis- putes and delays. In several of the tournament’s match- es, the level of officiating fell well below acceptable international standards. Poor officiating in several matches undermined the credibility of the tournament..Calls were made that should not have been made. Calls were also not made that should have been made. Consequently, the media and fans were jus- tified in their allegations or suspicions of official collusion favoring one team over the other. Whether true or not, is not the issue. Sometimes, perception is reality!4. #FIFA: should develop clear international protocols for handling team walkoffs, including immediate sanctions to Federations, coaches, and players, to deter similar actions in future tournaments.5. #SENEGAL: And every other country for that matter, needs a mature levelheaded player in the mold of #SadioMane to de-escalate tensions swiftly. Thanks to his leadership, sanity prevailed, a full-blown crisis was avoided, the game resumed, and victory was secured.6. #MOROCCO: And all other countries, should avoid high-risk penalty techniques like the Panenka in pressure situations, unless the taker is mentally prepared, as Diaz’s tame effort proved costly. The same seemingly laissez faire approach decisively cost #Nigeria its Semi Final match against Morocco when #Chukwueze gifted the Moroccan goalkeeper. 7. #CAF: Implement stricter time limits for VAR reviews to avoid extending stop- page time excessively (e.g. 24 minutes), which fueled frustration and chaos.8. #FIFA: Promote crossconfederation education on sportsmanship to coun- ter perceptions of African football as chaotic, and to ensure fair play overrides national biases.9. #MOROCCO: As AFCON hosts, and ahead of the 2030 World Cup, consider this a test-run and invest in enhanced crowd manage- ment strategies, including riot police readiness, to safeguard players, officials and fans, during heated matches.10. #SENEGAL: Protesting soft penalties can backfire. The 16-20 minute delay highlighted poor sportsman- ship. Any other referee could have called for a forfeit of the match in favor of Morocco, which would only have added to the shameful drama.11. #CAF: Enforce postmatch reviews of referee decisions to build trust, and address complaints like Senegal’s disallowed goal that preceded the penalty drama.12. #FIFA: Monitor and advise tournament organizers especially in politically charged situations (for example in matches involving arch rivals Morocco and Algeria) and to prevent external factors, including excessive fan nationalism from escalating on-field disputes.SOURCE2 Lessons from African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco Taurai Mudzviti (far right) hands over a trophy to league winners Four Lions representatives at the award ceremony.

THESport Mirror23 - 29 January 2026 www.masvingomirror.com masvingo mirror masvingomirrorTHETakashinga Cricket Club immortalizes Dube SIMBARASHE CHINGANGA MASVINGO MIRROR MASVINGO – Takashinga Cricket Club has immortalized Masvingo Cricket Association (MCA) and Southern Rocks general manager, Emmanuel Dube after naming a bowling end after him on Thursday.Dube, a founding member of Takashinga Cricket Club had the bowling end named after him before Zimbabwe U19 took on Scotland U19 in an ICC U19 World Cup fixture.His contributions to the sport were recognized following his efforts in successfully hosting U19 Cricket World Cup warm-up matches in Masvingo.Dube told Masvingo Mirror that he is elated to be recognized.“To have a bowling end named after me at Takashinga Interna- tional Venue is a dream come true. I'm humbled to be men- tioned alongside cricket legends like Courtney Walsh, Michael Holding, and Sir Dennis Lillee.\"I would like to thank Takashinga Cricket Club for nurturing me from a school kid to where I am today,\" he said. Dube has been instrumental in establishing Takashinga as a powerhouse in Zimbabwean cricket since its formation in 1990 with the likes of Givemore Makoni and Steven Mangongo. Over the past three decades, the club has nurtured numerous talents, producing players who have proudly represented Zimbabwe, including Tatenda Taibu, Hamilton Masakadza, Chamu Chibhabha and Blessing Muzarabani.The naming of the bowling end serves to honor not only his foundational role at the club but also his lifelong commitment to the growth and development of cricket in Zimbabwe.SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – The newly elected Eastern Region Soccer League (ERSL) board has in- creased club affiliation fees by 11, 4% from US$3500 to US$3900 for the 2026 season. Six clubs including Chivhu FC and Deportivo La Murambinda are yet to clear their 2025 season affiliation fees.Board chairperson, Wisdom Simba confirmed the hike to Masvingo Mirror. Simba said the board has a resolution to buy a vehicle. “We adjusted our affiliation fees to US$3 900 because we want to buy a vehicle. We are renting office space and there are many other projects that we want to do. “Six clubs have already paid their affiliation fees and the remaining clubs have until February 13, 2026, to clear their affiliation fees,” said Simba.He said the resolution was passed by clubs. Meanwhile, the 2026 season is expected to kickoff on March 21, 2026. Club affiliation goes up 11%Wisdom Simba.Dube, (middle) receives a plaque for the bowling end named after him from Zim Cricket chair- person, Tavengwa Mukuhlani (wearing jersey) while others look on.