By A Correspondent

Shamiso Pretty Bvukure, an 18-year-old from Chitungwiza, has been convicted of forging her Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) results.

The court found that on October 11, 2024, the Police General Headquarters recruiting section requested verification of ZIMSEC results for several applicants, including Bvukure. During this process, it was discovered that she had altered her results to show passes in subjects she had actually failed.

This incident highlights the importance of result verification and the measures in place to prevent forgery. ZIMSEC has a confirmation of results facility that enables employees, learning institutions, and other authorities to verify qualifications or school leaving examination results ². This process involves submitting an application form with required information, including the candidate’s name, examination session, and year.

It’s crucial for individuals to understand that forgery can have serious consequences, as seen in this case. Instead, candidates can request confirmation of their results through official channels, ensuring authenticity and integrity