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Ndhlukula appointed ambassador for Netherlands organisation

ELLEN MLAMBOMIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Leading local businesswoman, Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula has been appointed Zimbabwe Ambassador for PUM, a Netherlands organisation that connects businesses in developing countries with senior experts. PUM (Programma Uitzending Managers (PUM),) which in English is Manager Deployment Programme is a non-profit organisation with over 1 200 experts working in more than 30 countries to help small and medium enterprises to optimise their business. PUM advises on a wide range of areas, such as agriculture, textile, CSR, environmental issues, waste management, tourism and hospitality, flower, fruits, health care, metal industries, water management and energy among other areas.Ndhlukula was inaugurated at a colourful ceremony in Harare last month, following her appointment in July. The inauguration was attended by Deputy Netherlands Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Eva van Woersem, PUM local representative Christine Rehbok and Southern Africa Co-ordinator, Carel van Oosterzee.“Manager Deployment Programme is a non-profit organisation that connects senior experts with businesses in developing countries and emerging markets. With over 1,200 experts working in more than 30 countries, PUM helps small and medium-sized enterprises optimize their business ecosystems and drive local positive impact globally,” according to the organisation’s website. Ndhlukula is the founder and Chief Executive of SECURICO, an award-winning security company in Zimbabwe. She is a leading farmer and an entrepreneur who has won awards at international level. Ndhlukula who is also a philanthropist is considered as one of Africa’s most successful businesswomen.PUM promotes entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging markets by providing hands-on advice to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and related organisations that lack knowledge and can’t afford commercial consultants. The experts are people who are either retired or nearing retirement from their profession who act voluntarily to help SMEs in developing countries to improve their capabilities.“I am deeply honoured to be appointed the Zimbabwean Ambassador for PUM, a prestigious organization making global impact for over 35 years. I am committed to taking up this work and am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this new capacity. “My relationship with PUM began in 2004 when my business was in its early stages. Recognizing the need to automate processes at our company, we reached out to PUM and they sent an ICT expert who helped us build a database. This was at a time when many peers did not consider it necessary. This was a pivotal moment for us.“In 2017, we sought assistance in improving livestock feeds at Zvikomborero Farms. Once again, they stepped in with an expert, helping us enhance our operations,” she said. Following her work with PUM, Dr Ndhlukula was in 2019 requested to become one of the organisation’s representatives in the country, focusing on supporting women entrepreneurs. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to contribute to the growth of other businesses, alongside colleagues like Sekai Kuvarika, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) CEO, who focuses on the manufacturing sector.

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Nyatsime College implementing Education 5.0 says Dr. Divine Ndhlukula

Renowned entrepreneur and farmer, Dr. Divine Ndhlukula has said Nyatsime College is on the right track towards the implementation of Education 5.0. She made the remarks in her address today during the Nyatsime College speech and prize-giving ceremony when the educational institution was acknowledging, celebrating, and showcasing the success of its students in academic and co-curricular activities. Dr. Ndhlukula congratulated all high achievers and encouraged them to continue working hard in their pursuit of attaining quality education. “The late educationist, Prof Stanlake Samkange founded Nyatsime College to give people commercial and economic education which was not being taught in government and missionary schools at that time, a vision that is in tandem with the Government’s recently unveiled Education 5.0 policy. In Education 5.0, the first and most important goal is to make education more relevant to the actual world. “A greater grasp of the environment and theoretical conceptual knowledge are essential to achieving this goal. It is important that students are given an experimental and experiential setting in order to achieve better results and secondly, a more practical approach is implemented wherein the present problems of the nearby industries and business organizations have to be studied, with educational institutions providing feasible and realistic solutions to those pertinent problems,” Dr. Ndhlukula said. She cited examples where the College established a multi-purpose hall that can be used for holding meetings or in-house sports when completed. The college also built a clinic in order to give medical services to students on campus. It is also embarking on agricultural projects like horticulture, poultry, and pen fattening. She highlighted that the vision of Nyatsime College, that of integrating and embracing contemporary technological advancements in the curriculum thereby making the institution a leading centre of excellence and the school of first choice, fits very well into the tenets of the New Enhanced National Curriculum that underwent a review. Nyatsime College has since allowed learners to bring laptops to school for instructional purposes. Learning processes have drastically changed in line with technological changes in contemporary society. The District Schools Inspector for Chitungwiza, Dr. Elisha Kujeke, who was representing the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education encouraged stakeholders to promote and cultivate Sustainable Goal Number 4 on inclusive and equitable quality lifelong education. “Let me reiterate and say, Director of ceremonies, our important boys’ and girls’ ladies and gentlemen, I am elated to announce to you that the school has a rich curriculum covering Sciences, Arts, Humanities, and Technical Vocational learning areas. “May I take this opportunity ladies and gentlemen to urge pupils to consider how they can establish strategic academic partnerships to effectively and efficiently tackle their learning areas. It is my understanding and appreciation that schools like Nyatsime College have already gone beyond the expectation of appreciating technology as an effective medium of instruction in our schools by embracing video conferencing, e-seminars, and other ICT innovations. Such innovations would not only cut down on cost and time but also promote the most effective learning one can ever think of,” Dr. Kujeke said. Nyatsime College Principal, Mr. Shepherd Masaraure, said the school has maintained a pleasing pass rate for both Ordinary and Advanced Levels over the last few years. He highlighted that the College now has a non-teaching staff complement of 58 dedicated members and 31 teaching staff.  The school however needs more teachers as it has witnessed a steady enrolment increase over the years to 865 students. Such a large manpower requires proper planning if it is to remain motivated to meet the objectives of the College. SPKED

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Ndhlukula assumes helm of ZNCC

Mrs NdhlukulaAfrica Moyo recently in VICTORIA FALLSSECURICO managing director Mrs Divine Ndhlukula has become the second female president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) since 1982 when the institution was established.She will be deputised by former Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe president Mr Tamuka Macheka.The only other female ZNCC president is Mrs Marah Hativagone who took over the reins in 2006.Before her election during the ZNCC annual general meeting (AGM) held last week, Mrs Ndhlukula deputised Mr Davison Norupiri, who served his two, one-year terms as provided for by the constitution of the business and commerce representative body.In her acceptance speech, Mrs Ndhlukula promised to continue working closely with Government and other industry and business bodies such as Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) in advancing the interests of their members.During her tenure, Mrs Ndhlukula plans to actively support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), who have become the new economic force given their impact on employment.“What we need is to support the SMEs that they may industrialise and create the much-needed jobs.“Many economies like China have grown on the back of entrepreneurs; they are certainly an engine for economic growth,” she said.The thrust is in line with the just ended ZNCC congress theme: “Consolidating the new normal economy through policy reforms”.Deputy Minister for Industry and Commerce Mrs Chiratidzo Mabuwa, who was the guest of honour during the ZNCC presidential dinner and awards ceremony, emphasised the need for ZNCC’s new leadership to work with Government.Separately, Dendairy managing director Mr Darren Coetze was voted the Businessman of the Year, while Ms Molly Tsitsi Mapfunya, who founded a school in 2012, is the Businesswoman of the Year. The Sunday Mail

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