By A Correspondent
Chikomba West MP and ICT Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, alongside some Zanu PF hardliners, turned a prize-giving ceremony at Liebenberg High School into a party event, according to sources at the school.
Mavetera presented prizes to outstanding learners and teachers at the school in Chivhu this past weekend, but sources at the school claim the event was heavily politicized.
“The whole thing became a Zanu PF event. Even members of the school committee are 100% Zanu PF. They totally diverted attention, and that’s typical of Zanu PF,” one source revealed.
Another source added, “They also indoctrinated learners with Zanu PF ideology.”
Despite these accusations, Mavetera is yet to comment directly on the claims.
However, she took to her official Facebook page to share her version of the event:
“Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Victory Day celebrations at Liebenberg High School, where we commemorated the remarkable achievement of attaining a 98% pass rate in the recently released A-Level results. This event brought together students, educators, and stakeholders in a collective celebration of hard work and dedication.”
Mavetera also expressed her pride in presenting awards to top-performing students and teachers, recognizing their exceptional achievements:
“I was honored to present awards to our distinguished top-performing students and exceptional teachers, recognizing their commitment to excellence.”
She listed the top A-Level results:
19 points – 2 students
15 points – 23 students
14 points – 18 students
13 points – 19 students
12 points – 13 students
11 points – 10 students
10 points – 10 students
In total, 142 out of 145 candidates successfully passed, a reflection of the school’s dedication to academic excellence.
Mavetera also acknowledged the top-performing teachers:
History: +32 As – Muwori
Mathematics: 23 As – Nyabadza
Shona: 16 As – Chigogo
Heritage Studies: 14 As – Mupandawana
Sociology: 13 As – Chikwanha
Business Studies: 12 As – Tizaone
Geography: 8 As – Mashonganyika
Biological Science: 8 As – Chiwa
Physics: 8 As – Chomusina
Chemistry: 7 As – Chikerema
FRS: 6 As – Makono
Economics: 5 As – Chitiki
English Literature: 5 As – Munhazo
Computer Science: 4 As – Danda
Crop Science: 3 As – Salanji
Accounting: 2 As – Nyamhunga
Statistics: 1 A – Takaedza
“I pray that more schools in our constituency and in our motherland Zimbabwe have similar dedication for better grades,” Mavetera wrote, expressing her hopes for improved academic outcomes in the region.
She also thanked several individuals for their contributions to the event: “I extend special thanks to Cde Dumi, SDC Chairman Reverend Goredema, Headmaster Mr. Sangu, Chairman Matonho, and our Junior MP for their invaluable contributions.”
Mavetera concluded by stressing the importance of nurturing the potential of future generations: “Together, we will continue to empower our students for future successes, including those who wrote their O-Level exams in 2024. Let us nurture the potential of the next generation.”