BEVERAGE manufacturer Delta Corporation Limited says it will continue investing in Zimbabwe’s human capital through a bursary programme targeting high-potential learners from underprivileged backgrounds, from Advanced Level through to university.
The programme has so far supported more than 1 300 students at a cost exceeding US$2,1 million over the past two decades.
Speaking during a bursary induction event where about 100 students received funding for the 2026 academic year, Delta general manager for corporate affairs and company spokesperson Patricia Murambinda said the company remained committed to supporting education and skills development.
“Delta remains committed to supporting Zimbabwe’s national development agenda by investing in education and skills. Through this bursary programme, we are helping to protect learners’ potential from financial barriers and strengthen the country’s future workforce,” Murambinda said.
“In line with our theme, ‘Educating Today’s Learners, Powering Zimbabwe’s Future’, we believe targeted support for deserving students is a practical and measurable contribution to building sustainable communities and a stronger economy.”
- Stock market slips, but not everyone’s crying
- Delta splashes US$2.1 million on education: 1 300 students benefit from 20- year bursary legacy
- Emcoz seeks overhaul of workplace governance systems
- Zim risks losing lithium edge as global race intensifies: OECD
- World Bank appoints Firas Raad as Zim division head
Murambinda said beneficiaries are selected in partnership with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to ensure the bursaries reach deserving learners from disadvantaged communities across all provinces.
She added that the programme forms part of Delta’s broader social investment strategy, which also includes support for school infrastructure development such as the construction of classroom blocks in underprivileged areas.
A Bulawayo grandmother, Nora Mkandla, said the bursary programme had eased the financial burden on families and created opportunities for many learners, including her granddaughter Nadra Ncube, who is pursuing Advanced Level studies with ambitions of becoming a neurosurgeon.
“The programme has helped us because my granddaughter was struggling to get funds to continue with her education. She is hardworking and we were trying our best to raise school fees. We are grateful to receive this scholarship,” Mkandla said.
Bradley Chidamo, a student from Kwenda High School in Wedza, said the bursary would help him pursue his studies and improve his future prospects.
“This opportunity will change my life because my family background is not good and things have been difficult. I am happy because this programme will help me get the necessities I need to improve my life and help my community,” he said.
University student Rejoice Mugoti, who is studying biomedical sciences, said the programme had supported her from Advanced Level through to tertiary education.
“I am privileged to be part of the Delta bursary programme. It has helped many of us who come from underprivileged backgrounds. They provide school fees, textbooks, uniforms and pocket money for A-Level students,” Mugoti said.
“The programme also monitors our academic progress to ensure we remain focused. Without this support, some of us would not have managed to attend boarding schools or continue with our education,” she said
