Student Stories – Donald Toperesu – Learning to LIVE

Being at Makomborero has already taught me life-changing ethics that have impacted my life in a most unbelievable way that has further propelled me to achieving my dream of becoming a prolific actuary. Through the Bible studies at the boarding house, I have learnt the essence of ove owing to the teachings of Laura that […]
An Update from Mark and Laura Albertyn – 1st Term 2017

The start of the year is always really busy but it is also an exciting time with the new students coming into the house. It is always a tough term f adjustment for them but they have settled really well! It is wonderful to see how the Upper Sixth students support the Lower Sixth through this transition. We were very sad to hear about the passing on of one […]
Student Stories – Shyline’s Thoughts on Life

Just because others are doing things faster than you doesn’t necessarily mean you are failing. Life will always treat us differently – like a jigsaw puzzle, we all fit perfectly in our places. Life can be likened to hot water. If you put an egg in hot water, it hardens and then coagulates. If you […]
Student Stories – Roy

This is the story from one of our newest intake – Roy. We have so enjoyed getting to know Roy this year. He has show such bravery and courage in the face of deep grief at the loss of his mother just days after starting on the Makomborero programme. He is also flying academically and […]
Student Stories – Ngoni
I am the second born, and the eldest male child in my family which consists of four children. With an older sister and two younger brothers, I was raised by both my parents in Chitungwiza. My mother is a housewife and my father is the breadwinner of the family. I spent all seven years of […]
Cola – my four-legged pal!

A loyal pal – always there when I need her, Cola has become a part of my life I greatly appreciate. Since I was three years old, I had always loved animals, but dogs had always been at the very centre of my heart. Unfortunately for me, I spent most of my life in the high density […]
An update from Mark and Laura Albertyn – 3rd Term 2016

The 3rd term is always a little stressful for the students with their final examinations, but the students really pushed through! The Resource Centre is such an incredible place to study, de-stress and find peace. The ping-pong table was well used and so was the swimming pool. The pool felt like an unnecessary luxury but […]
My Experience of the African Leadership Academy

I can still recall the moment I received the email from the African Leadership Academy, inviting me to attend their boot camp on the 26th November 2016. My cheeks were flushed with enthusiasm and eagerness. I visualised a younger United Nations, an event with future leaders discussing pressing world issues little did I know that […]
Student Stories – Bright – Dreams Can Come True

I believe no matter how big we dream, if we don’t get people to support and motivate us we won’t get anywhere. I really want to thank my family and Makomborero Zimbabwe for their continuous support and for providing me with the platform to dream big and achieve my dreams. My name is Bright Zenda, […]