Online Reporter
Maria Chiguvari
Located in Shamva, Centre Zimbabwe Africa (CZA) High School is making waves in the education sector with its commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and holistic development.
As a boarding school under the patronage of Johane Masowe Vadzidzi Va Jesu, CZA High School has been steadily growing since its inception in 2016.
The school recently held its Prize Giving Day, with the guest of honour, Tafadzwa Sandura delivering a motivational speech that emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship, discipline, and avoiding distractions.
The school, established in 2016, has built a reputation for excellence in academics and entrepreneurship.
The school’s academic performance has been impressive, with a 100 percent pass rate at A-Level for the past two years. At O-Level, the pass rate increased by 3.2 percent from 75 percent in 2023 to 78.2 percent in 2024. Eleven learners obtained 5 As and above, with the highest achieving 8 As.
Sandura praised the school’s culture, which is built on faith, discipline, and innovation.
The school’s bakery initiative was cited as an example of practical entrepreneurship, where students learn bread-making, budgeting, marketing, and profit management.
He encouraged students to think entrepreneurially and create their own opportunities. ‘‘Don’t just look for a job — create one. Don’t just dream of joining an institution — build one.
“Students, let me speak directly to you. We live in a country and a world where opportunities don’t always come knocking. Sometimes, you must build the door yourself. Entrepreneurship is not reserved for billionaires; it begins with the small ideas you nurture today.
Sandura warned students about the dangers of substance abuse, saying it can destroy their future and potential. He encouraged them to guard their destiny and avoid distractions.
“Now, let us confront a danger that threatens too many of our youth — drugs and substance abuse. Students, I will be frank: drugs are dream killers.
‘‘They do not make you cool; they make you a fool. They steal your focus, drain your health, break your families, and erase the very future we are celebrating today,” he said.
Zimbabwe needs you sober, alert, and strong. Shamva needs you disciplined and ambitious. Your parents need you alive and thriving.
The school’s academic performance has been impressive, with a 100 percent pass rate at A-Level for the past two years.
The school has invested heavily in infrastructure development, including computerization and internet access. Every learner receives basic computer literacy training, and the school’s unlimited internet enables students to research and learn through various texts and videos.
Headmaster, Knowledge Mupfeki said despite its successes, CZA High School faces several challenges, including a shortage of teaching staff, lack of decent accommodation for staff, and inadequate learning facilities.
“These results are the efforts of 30 the foot soldiers, 18 of them are government-employed teachers supplemented by 12 teachers who are SDC employed. There are 19 ancillary staff who look after the wellness or affairs of learners as well as security of school’s assets support these foot soldiers. The school’s enrolment is now at 665 learners.
“CZA high school is the most computerized school that offers a basic computer literacy for every learner, its unlimited internet helps these young minds to research further, and understand better through simplified various texts and videos,” he said.
CZA school has invested heavily in infrastructure development, including computerization and internet access.
Every learner receives basic computer literacy training, and the school’s unlimited internet enables students to research and learn through various texts and videos.
As CZA High School continues to strive for excellence, it remains committed to its values of unhu and Ubuntu, guided by the Holy Spirit.
With the support of its stakeholders, the school is poised to achieve even greater heights and produce well-rounded individuals who will make a positive impact in their communities.
Mathew Masinge