School Roof Blown Away | Teen Forges O'Level Certificate
A teen forged her Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Ordinary Level results in a bid to join the police force.
The Herald reports that Shamiso Pretty Bvukure (18) of Unit O, Chitungwiza, has since appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court for contravening the Zimbabwe Examination Act.
According to the State, on October 11, 2024, the Police General Headquarters recruitment section requested to verify several applicants’ ZIMSEC results.
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It was then discovered that Bvukure’s results slip had been forged and the symbols for some subjects had been altered.
The symbol for
- Mathematics was altered from U to C,
- English Language from U to B,
- Shona Language from E to A,
- History from U to A while
- Combined Science and
- Commerce were also added on the slip.
Bvukure was sentenced to 12 months in prison, of which six months was suspended for five years. The remaining six months were suspended on condition that she performs 210 hours of community service.
Meanwhile…
A roof at a primary school block in Makoni South was blown off, injuring 12 learners with one being hospitalised.
School Roof Blown Away | Teen Forges O'Level Certificate
Powerful winds swept across Chirimutsitu Primary, and blew away asbestos roofing sheets from classrooms while learning was underway, forcing learners to scurry in all directions for cover.
The Manica Post reports that the unfortunate 12 learners were hit by pieces of asbestos, and sustained various degrees of injuries. By Wednesday, one learner was still admitted at Rusape General Hospital after sustaining a deep cut on the head.
The damage inflicted on the school was estimated to be around US$4 000. Makoni District Schools Inspector (DSI), Mr George Chidhakwa confirmed the incident, but had no finer details as he was away on official duty.
“Right now I am not in the district, but I have heard that one of our schools was damaged by strong winds, and some learners were injured. I will give you finer details on the incident once the team on the ground fully briefs me,” he said.
Makoni Rural District Council Ward 18 representative, Councillor Simba Muzariri said the farming community was still in a state of shock following the unfortunate incident, and appealed for help from well-wishers to repair the damaged five classrooms.
“There were strong winds that swept across the area, and affected the school on Tuesday afternoon around 12-midday.”
