By Staff Reporter
INNSCOR Africa and Simbisa Brands contributed over US$2.2 million towards the construction of USAP Community School on a permanent site located west of Marondera, near Ruzawi School.
The school, which takes in brilliant economically-disadvantaged students for A’ level education, previously ran on leased premises in Goromonzi before it was relocated to the new site.
Since its inception in 2020, the school managed and operated by a non-governmental organization called Education Matters, has prioritised the creation of an educational environment dedicated to fostering the holistic development of every learner.
Innscor Africa and Simbisa board chairman Addington Chinake said their contribution to the construction of USAP Community School was in line with their commitment to supporting disadvantaged communities.
“This initiative is not an isolated act of benevolence but a cornerstone of a broader corporate strategy. By investing in the welfare of the most vulnerable, we recognise the interconnectedness between a thriving business and a prosperous community, positioning itself as a catalyst for sustainable development and positive social change.”
“Today is not the first and last time that you will see us as a corporation, we are committed to continuously support disadvantaged communities, the poorest of the poor and uplift our communities in order to ensure that our own businesses operate on a sustainable basis.” he added during the official opening of the school on Saturday.
At the same event, Education Matters Africa Foundation Board member, who is also Simbisa Brands chief financial officer Baldwin Guchu, thanked the donors for their contribution to the construction of the school at the permanent site.
The donors included Innscor Africa, Simbisa Brands, Chobani LLD, Beit Trust, Padenga Holdings, Beit Trust, Oak Foundation as well as many individual donors including USAP alumni and Zimbabweans in the Diaspora.
“Your unwavering support has transformed our vision into bricks and mortar, creating a space where young minds will flourish and futures will be shaped. Without your commitment, this beautiful campus would remain but a distant aspiration.”
“Building this campus was a dream, and yes, it was challenging. But sustaining our dream is an even greater endeavor. Our commitment goes beyond the construction phase. We are here to transform lives. Our students—the young minds who will walk these corridors—are not merely learners; they are future leaders. They are the architects of Zimbabwe’s destiny, and their influence will ripple across Africa and beyond,” said Guchu.
Education Matters director and founder Rebecca Zeigler said the learning institution seeks out the brightest students in underserved communities in Zimbabwe, that teaches through a rigorous, holistic education centered on critical thinking, and prepares leaders of tomorrow with values of integrity, equality, service and curiosity.
