Masvingo Correspondent
A devastating fire sparked by an electrical fault destroyed the belongings of 13 Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) students at Appleseed boarding house near Yeukai shops in Mucheke on September 27.
“It is truly heart-breaking to see our friends in such a difficult situation,” said the GZU Student Representative Council (SRC) in a statement.
The fire, which occurred around 7 pm, left the students with nothing.
“Thirteen girls from a boarding house in Yeukai have lost everything in a devastating fire… The university is providing them with temporary accommodation and meals,” the SRC added.
Godknows Mugondo, the boarding house owner, confirmed the incident, suspecting a “night spark from the sockets” as the cause.
“We suspect the fire was caused by an electrical fault… We made a police report indicating the documents were destroyed,” Mugondo said.
GZU Vice Chancellor Professor Rungano Zvobgo has promised to support the affected students.
“GZU has requested to take the victims to Mucheke Campus and we acceded to their request… The university will help recover academic documents destroyed in the fire,” Mugondo explained.
Local authorities, including Masvingo City Mayor Alec Tabe and MP Martin Mureri, have pledged assistance.
“I contacted Mayor Tabe and MP Mureri, and they promised to help mobilize assistance,” Mugondo said.
The SRC appealed for donations, saying:
“Every donation, no matter how small, can make a significant difference. As stated in Acts 20:35, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Let us come together as a community to support our fellow students.”
The university has provided temporary shelter and meals, but the students still need support.
Donations, including food and clothes, have started pouring in.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to those who have donated… Your kindness and generosity are a beacon of hope for these girls in their time of need,” the SRC said.
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