Story by Courage Bushe
THE Zimbabwe National Army has concluded the 14th edition of its annual ZNA schools competitions, which were held at Ngezi barracks in Battlefields.
Learners from various army schools across the country who participated in the extravaganza underscored the importance of sport, saying the event allowed them to improve their skills.
“I am very happy to partake in this year’s competitions because it allowed me to measure myself under real challenge and in front of scouts. This is good not only for us but also for the nation,” one learner said.
“Today, I won a trophy and prize money for being the best O-level student of 2024. This gave me the zeal and determination to continue working hard and also bagging more prizes and accolades,” another learner added.
The Zimbabwe National Army Chief of Staff, General Staff, Major General Augustine Chipwere, reminded learners to preserve and promote cultural values while playing a key role in the economic growth of the country.
“We want you learners to take seriously the Heritage-Based education framework so that we produce students who are able to proffer solutions to our problems. As the nation strides towards its vision of empowering and capacitating young people, we want you to be part of this journey. You are the future of this nation, and technology is evolving by each passing day, and you must keep up with the trends,” he said.
At the school’s competitions, learners battled out in various sporting activities such as soccer, volleyball, athletics, innovations, and marching drills. Ngezi and Magunje High schools excelled as they scooped various awards.
