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ST David’s Girls High Bonda won Pool E of the Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition hosted by Zimpapers in partnership with the Financial Markets Indaba.
The school will now advance to the finals, where it will compete against other earlier pool winners such as John Tallach High School, which topped pool F.
The Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition empowers young minds with financial literacy and market insights, preparing them for future careers in finance and related fields.
Now in its fourth year running, this year’s quiz has taken a significant leap forward, featuring 40 schools, providing students with invaluable hands-on experience in capital market trading.
This educational competition not only tests students’ knowledge and understanding of financial and capital markets but also equips them with practical skills, preparing them for future career opportunities and empowering them to participate confidently as investors or securities issuers.
In her remarks at the quiz competition, Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) public relations and investor education manager, Ms Farai Mpofu, said the competition aimed to foster a secure investment environment by protecting and educating investors.
“SECZim aims to create and maintain a safe and sound investment environment in the securities and capital markets of Zimbabwe through provision of high levels of investor protection, reducing systemic risk in the capital markets, promoting market integrity and investor confidence, preventing market manipulation, preventing fraud and financial crime and ensuring transparency in capital and securities markets and promoting investor education,” said Ms Mpofu.
Financial Markets Indaba managing director Mr Patrick Muzondo, said the quiz competition was a transformative initiative designed to instil the mindset of saving, financial literacy and teaching the critical role of capital markets in national development.
He said the competition promoted a generation that not only understood the mechanics of finance but also appreciated the importance of long-term wealth creation and responsible financial behaviour.
“This foundational knowledge equips learners with the tools to make informed financial decisions, paving the way for a more financially aware and empowered society. Beyond education, the programme serves as a powerful platform for youth empowerment and economic participation.
“It inspires students to view themselves as future entrepreneurs and investors who can actively contribute to the national fiscus.
“Through exposure to the workings of the local capital markets, participants gain insight into how they can raise capital for personal projects and business ventures in the local markets, rather than relying solely on external investment,” said Mr Muzondo.
He also noted that early engagement with students cultivated a mindset of innovation, self-reliance and economic patriotism, ultimately nurturing future leaders who will drive inclusive economic growth from within.
Zimpapers Business Hub and events editor Mr Herbert Zharare appealed to the corporate sector to continue their valuable support for the competition.
He said continued corporate involvement would ensure the competition remains a vibrant platform for engagement and learning, inspiring the next generation of finance professionals.
