AMID celebrations at Delta Corporation’s 2025 Bursary Induction Program in Harare on Wednesday, Susan Mashingaidze, a mother from Nyanga, shared an emotional testimony about her daughter Munashe Mawoko, a physically challenged student who excelled academically despite her disability.
Munashe, who scored 12 As in her 2023 Ordinary Level exams at Emmanuel High School in Nyanga, is among this year’s beneficiaries, symbolising Delta’s commitment to inclusive education.
Mashingaidze, a primary school teacher, recounted her daughter’s journey.
“Munashe was diagnosed with a spinal deformity at nine months old, which caused a pronounced hump on her back and stunted her growth. But her disability never hindered her academic performance. From Grade 7 to Form 4, she consistently excelled, proving that determination outweighs physical challenges,” Mashingaidze said.
Munashe, now pursuing A-Level studies at Emmanuel High, received Delta’s bursary to cover her tuition. Her mother praised the program’s inclusivity.
“Delta did not discriminate against her condition. They saw her potential, not her disability. This support is life-changing for us,” Mashingaidze added.
Mashingaidze urged other parents to nurture confidence in children with disabilities.
“Do not let society’s stigma define your child’s future. Please encourage them to strive for excellence. Disability is not inability. Munashe’s 12 As are proof,” she said.
Her words echoed Delta’s ethos of empowering marginalised groups.
The 2025 Bursary Induction Program saw 40% of beneficiaries being female students, a milestone celebrated during Zimbabwe’s Women’s Month.
Patricia Murambinda, General Manager Corporate Affairs at Delta Corporation, addressed scholars, parents, and stakeholders, emphasising the program’s role as a “partnership” between the company and youth.
“This bursary is more than financial support; it is an investment in your potential to drive societal growth,” she stated.
Murambinda urged recipients to embrace values of excellence, integrity, and innovation, reflecting Delta’s corporate ethos.
The program selects scholars through two avenues the Ministry of Education, which nominates three students per province, and children of Delta’s lower-grade employees. Murambinda highlighted the deliberate focus on equity.
“Since 2000, we’ve seen remarkable female participation. This year, 40% of beneficiaries are girls a step toward gender parity in education,” Murambinda noted.
Parents and guardians were acknowledged for their pivotal role, with Murambinda affirming, “Your support shapes these young minds, and Delta is proud to collaborate in their journey.”
