adminMathew Masinge
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday honoured the Zimbabwe Moot Court team with a US$30 000 token of appreciation to the trailblazing students.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, confirmed the news via social media.
“His Excellency presented his token of appreciation of US$30 000 to the Moot Court Team and US$10 000 to Major Winnie Zharare,” said Mangwana.
He also confirmed that Zharare was also honoured with US$10 000 after winning the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, as a UN Military Observer, at the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMISS).
The record-breaking students have been saluted for their exploits after winning two major titles — European and World Championships.
The 11-member group returned home last Thursday and received a rapturous reception.
The Zimbabwe National Moot Court team first won the World High Schools Moot Court Competition in New York, USA, on Africa Day. Afterwards, they were crowned European Champions in Romania on July 3, in the same competition, which attracted many participants, who were vying for top honours.
The Moot Court is when participants take part in a simulated court or arbitration proceedings, usually involving oral arguments in a fictitious court case.
Participants analyse a problem, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions and present oral arguments.
The team comprised of captain Ruvimbo Simbi (17), Tadiwanashe Choto (18), Sharon Marangwanda (17), Sedumedi Thulo (18), Palesa Sigauke (14), Karl Makahamadze (18), Kudzaishe Makoni (18), Hazel Chiige (18), Chiyevo Mukonoweshuro (18), Rosa Choto-Gwisai (17) and Kuzivakwashe Khuleya (17).
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter