Online Reporter
Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
Zanu PF Joshua Nkomo District chairman Cde Simbarashe Manomano says teamwork, integrity, and respect are the foundation of good leadership.
He was speaking at a prefect training seminar held at Mashmar College in Harare recently that brought together student leaders from the college and Grace Embassy.
The seminar follows his donation of computers to Epworth High School last November, in response to the call for inclusive digital solutions to drive Zimbabwe’s transformation into a tech-driven economy.
Cde Manomano emphasised that teamwork and integrity are essential for prefects to become role models who lead responsibly and contribute to Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 goals.
“Leading is just about respect and integrity, which means not insulting colleagues or embarrassing fellow leaders publicly,” he said.
“Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. That is the strength of prefects, and when they practice it, they become role models.”
Cde Manomano handed over performance certificates to all the prefects from these two colleges.
He said leadership is not only about authority, but about working together to save the school responsibly and fairly.
“Strong prefect teams commit themselves, cooperate with unity, and respect one another’s independence,” he said.
Mashmar College director Lloyd Marange said leaders are normally born, but they also need to be trained and refined.
“If you catch them young, they can grow into leaders who unify not only schools, but possibly the whole nation,” he said.
“As a Christian college, we emphasise unity and love to be shared among each of the student despite their vulnerability,” he said.
Grace Embassy College headboy, Shaan Sengeredo, urged fellow prefects to put others first and prioritise their needs as a key takeaway from this training.
“You have to take care of the needs of your peers first, before your own. Even those not in leadership positions can learn responsibility from this training,” he said.
Mashmar College headboy Ngonidzashe Marara said leadership is not about titles but about making a positive impact.
“This training builds confidence, discipline, and patience, helping us become role models even beyond school.”
