Online Reporter
Sharon Jiyamwa
Herald Reporter
PREPARATIONS for the National Business Case Competition (NBCC) 2026 National Finals, set for tomorrow at Prince Edward School in Harare, are at an advanced stage.
Ten 10 outstanding schools will present innovative business solutions aimed at addressing the country’s economic and environmental challenges.
The prestigious competition, hosted by Emergination Africa in partnership with the Higherlife Foundation and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, seeks to equip high school learners with entrepreneurial skills and transform them into job creators before they enter the labour market.
The finalists were selected from more than 100 schools that participated in the competition across all 10 provinces.
Their projects cover a wide range of sectors, including climate-smart agriculture, waste management, localised educational tools and artificial intelligence-driven solutions.
The national finals follow the successful implementation of the Learner Entrepreneurship Training Programme, which was rolled out across the country this year to foster innovation, problem-solving and enterprise development among learners.
The schools competing for national honours and mentorship opportunities are Nyabata High School (Masvingo), Thornhill High School (Midlands), Nyanga High School (Marist Brothers) (Manicaland), Excell Group of Schools (Mashonaland Central), Mutoko Government High School (Mashonaland East), Rydings College (Mashonaland West), Queen Elizabeth School (Harare), Eveline Girls High School (Bulawayo), Mtshabezi High School (Matabeleland South) and Tsholotsho High School (Matabeleland North).
The competition aligns with the objectives of Heritage-Based Education 5.0 by integrating entrepreneurship and practical business development into the secondary school curriculum.
Winners will receive mentorship and seed support to help scale their innovations into viable commercial enterprises capable of contributing to national development and economic growth.
