"Transport costs and delays were eating into study time. Some students would arrive tired or stressed before classes even began," Hwami said.
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By Azriel Chimeno
Jul. 12, 2026
What she got was not what would be put on her CV – and yet, the thing is, it is a powerful, beautiful, colourful accurate description of who she is.
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By Tim Middleton
Jul. 12, 2026
The decision has been warmly welcomed by students, many of whom say it allows them to embrace their natural beauty without compromising school regulations.
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By Khumbulani Muleya
Jul. 5, 2026
What is the difference between a cat and a comma? One has claws at the end of its paws, the other has a pause at the end of its clause!
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By Tim Middleton
Jul. 5, 2026
Of course, here in Zimbabwe, our conversations start differently, by asking about family, home, rarely the weather, which may well be because we have such pleasant, consistent weather.
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By Tim Middleton
Jun. 28, 2026
At Lady Enereta International Schools, it is viewed as evidence of an educational philosophy centred on leadership, academic excellence and holistic development.
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By Staff Reporter
Jun. 7, 2026
We should note too that we cannot use any old word but equally we should not use many words; after all, the word ‘more’ does not necessarily mean ‘better’.
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By Tim Middleton
Jun. 7, 2026
Bearing in mind, as well, that here in Zimbabwe, people generally tend to go for goats rather than sheep, let us be open-minded as we consider the different animals.
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By Tim Middleton
May. 17, 2026
Martin Luther King Junior, the great human rights advocate,
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By Tim Middleton
Apr. 19, 2026
Horses also have it rough as a lot of expressions and sayings do not hold them in the highest esteem.
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By Tim Middleton
Apr. 12, 2026
Tafirei said her ambitions stretch far beyond her current achievements, as she continues to redefine her place in a largely patriarchal business environment.
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By Takemore Mazuruse
Mar. 29, 2026
Arrogance is confidence bastardised. Arrogance is the viper, the snake, that sneaks in surreptitiously but here is the thing, though: VIP could equally stand for Vain Invidious Parasite.
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By Tim Middleton
Mar. 29, 2026
OWIT Zimbabwe President, Buhlebenkosi Ostlea Nyathi, commended Ecobank for supporting the initiative, noting that it complements ongoing programmes focused on empowering women in enterprise.
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By Takemore Mazuruse
Mar. 22, 2026
The initiative comes at a significant time during Women’s Month, reinforcing the critical role women play in building strong families and resilient communities.
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By Takemore Mazuruse
Mar. 22, 2026
The university is situated at the Cotton Training Institute site along Kadoma-Patchway road, where learning is set to take place.
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By Azriel Chimeno
Mar. 8, 2026
Speaking after the awards, Pen Commercial College director Portia Hwami expressed gratitude to students, lecturers and stakeholders for their continued support.
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By Azriel Chimeno
Feb. 8, 2026
So now we are paying for something twice over (and we have not even mentioned tax but let us leave that alone for now).
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By Tim Middleton
Feb. 8, 2026
Marisa, who recently attained professorship and is a lecturer at the Great Zimbabwe University Medical School, is the director of Westview Group of Schools.
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By Staff Reporter
Jan. 18, 2026
Studies found on the internet may reveal that the average height of a male is 1,71m while that of a woman is 1,60m, but that does not mean anything of significance.
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By Tim Middleton
Jan. 18, 2026
Panyatsime is a place to learn, unlearn, relearn, share and grow. This is not just preservation—it is participation.”
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By Gilbert Munetsi
Jan. 11, 2026
Results are not the key or important factor. Neither is it about one school being better than another, as all schools are different and we cannot compare different things.
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By Tim Middleton
Jan. 11, 2026
I want it the whole year round, the whole life through. In fact, I will give my eye teeth, not my front teeth, for that.
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By Tim Middleton
Dec. 28, 2025
School principal Talent Bako said the tour was meant to expand the students’ global horizons.
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By Own Correspondent
Nov. 30, 2025
This remarkable growth is a testament to the school's commitment to providing quality education to the community.
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By Azriel Chimeno
Nov. 30, 2025
Education is academics, we are reminded endlessly and academics is education.
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By Tim Middleton
Nov. 16, 2025
Among the trailblazers featured in the Women of Substance book are prominent figures whose names read like a Who’s Who of Zimbabwean excellence.
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By Kenneth Mufuka
Nov. 9, 2025
The flowers are picked by young girls who give them to young men who go to war who then end up in graveyards where more flowers are placed.
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By Tim Middleton
Nov. 2, 2025
Of course, it is not just consumer companies that brand their product but schools also do that
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By Tim Middleton
Oct. 5, 2025
In every large school, there are others, indeed perhaps even many, who actually prefer to be in a different team, for different reasons.
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By Tim Middleton
Sep. 28, 2025
Here is a scene that would not be in a spy movie necessarily but it is a scene that is seen far more regularly than we may think.
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By Tim Middleton
Sep. 21, 2025
Golden Knot Holdings, which led by Group CEO Peace Pundu, has established a solid reputation in Zimbabwe over the past 20 years
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By Takemore Mazuruse
Sep. 14, 2025
Everyone knows Ed Sheeran as a prolific singer and song-writer, a four-time Grammy award winner, no less, with perhaps his most well-known hit song being Perfect
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By Tim Middleton
Sep. 14, 2025
We need to take politics out of education and not develop policies designed purely to win a vote. We need to give schools independence.
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By Tim Middleton
Sep. 7, 2025
It is interesting that there was a huge debate when Oscar Pistorius, the South African paralympic athlete (aka the ‘Blade Runner’) wanted to race against able-bodied athletes
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By Tim Middleton
Aug. 31, 2025
In a similar but different vein, the celebrated writer, Ernest Hemingway, once made a bet that he could write a story only six words long.
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By Tim Middleton
Aug. 24, 2025
Tatenda Matirongo is on a mission to inspire hope, excellence, hard work, virtuous living, and perseverance through her writings.
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By Takemore Mazuruse
Aug. 17, 2025
Many children desperately want to be a Prefect, not always for the right reason
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By Tim Middleton
Aug. 17, 2025
The surprise at so many points was nothing in comparison to her feelings when she saw some of the points mentioned on the list.
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By Tim Middleton
Aug. 10, 2025
The make of a car or the educational system are not exactly the key factors when it comes to driving or teaching.
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By Tim Middleton
Aug. 3, 2025
Heroes really are those to whom we look up, those who set a positive, consistent, inspiring example.
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By Tim Middleton
Jul. 27, 2025
It is the same thing as the plane prepares its final descent and once again passengers are reminded of their responsibilities.
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By Tim Middleton
Jul. 20, 2025
When the teacher handed back the work, the young girl paused, breathed in deeply and looked at her mark before breaking out into an enormous smile – nineteen out of twenty!
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By Tim Middleton
Jul. 13, 2025
In line with global trends and standards, Nyaude said the Lusaka campus comes with ultramodern classrooms complete with facilities for science and technology studies.
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By Takemore Mazuruse
Jul. 13, 2025
In some churches, the sermons may well be punctuated by such cries of “Preach it, brother!”
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By Tim Middleton
Jul. 6, 2025
Parents must be in the lives of their children at all possible times, taking precedence where necessary over work and personal pleasure and play.
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By Tim Middleton
Jun. 29, 2025
Both these viewpoints are very relevant when it comes to education.
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By Tim Middleton
Jun. 22, 2025
In sport, we see how things have become easier (or maybe just different).
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By Tim Middleton
Jun. 8, 2025
People, however, are fascinated by space, wondering what is out there.
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By Tim Middleton
May. 18, 2025
That superpower is the power to stay “No”.
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By Tim Middleton
Apr. 27, 2025
Running under the theme Transforming Education in Zimbabwe: Embracing Innovation and Excellence, the conference provides a platform to network,
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By Staff Reporter
Apr. 20, 2025