Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Australia, Joe Tapera Mhishi, has applauded City Link Coaches for sponsoring top-performing learners at Mhali Primary School in Bulawayo and challenged more corporates as well a former students to invest in children’s education as part of their contribution to national development.
Six pupils — Ntombikayise Donga, Charles Manyembe, Sharon Zishiri, Luba Mugar, Sizalobuhle Ndlovu and Ruth Matsongoni — will have their 2026 school fees fully paid after emerging as the best performers in their respective grades.
The sponsorship is part of City Link’s expanding educational support initiative.
Mhishi, a former learner at Mhali Primary, urged pupils to work hard, saying their potential was limitless with commitment and discipline.
“Everyone of you can be whatever you want to be in life as long as you work hard in your academic studies and extra-curricular activities such as sports, drama and agriculture,” he said.
He praised City Link for stepping forward to support learners, noting that the gesture aligned with the aspirations of the Mhali Old Students Association (Mosa), which is mobilising resources to uplift the school.
“We created the Mosa association to better equip this school, so when I see City Link coming on board to carry forward that kind of programme, I really applaud it.
“More social partners should join this initiative,” he said.
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Mhishi said investment in education was a national responsibility, adding that empowering children contributed directly to Zimbabwe’s human capital development.
“When you are educating a child, you are not only doing that on behalf of the family but on behalf of the nation,” he said.
“City Link is playing a big role that enables the country to empower as many people as their resources allow, and I believe they will expand this.
“I urge my colleagues in Mosa to take this as a challenge and increase the number of students who benefit.”
He also encouraged other entities, including Mthize Green Farm, to participate in supporting underprivileged learners.
“It may be a small amount, but surely they can show their presence,” Mhishi said.
“They can also say they will take five students from disadvantaged families.
“It’s a societal responsibility and we applaud the pioneers,” he added.
City Link Coaches Bulawayo regional manager, Edith Dube, said the company was committed to investing in education and empowering young people.
“At City Link Coaches, we are deeply committed to investing in the future of our nation through education and community development,” she said.
“By providing this sponsorship, we aim to alleviate the financial burden on these students and their families while inspiring these talented young minds to strive for excellence.”
Last year, City Link unveiled a bursary programme that catered for the educational needs, including tuition fees, of 60 primary school pupils in Bulawayo.
