ZOU Deepens Engagement with School Leaders at NAPH 2026 in Kariba

Members of the ZOU delegation engage with educators at their exhibition stand during the NAPH 2026 Conference in Kariba.

KARIBA, ZIMBABWE — Momentum continued to build on Day 2 of the 2026 National Association of Primary Heads (NAPH) Conference at Mopani Bay, Kariba, as the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) intensified its direct engagement with school heads, alumni, and educational policymakers.

With over 3,000 primary school heads gathered for the November 10 –14 flagship conference, the ZOU delegation shifted its focus on the second day toward interactive dialogue and grassroots partnership building. Led by the Director of Corporate Communication and Marketing, Mrs. S. Moyo, the team is actively utilizing its interactive exhibition space and conference presentation opportunities to bridge the gap between primary education leadership and higher learning.

Alongside Mrs. Moyo, the delegation, comprising the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Thembinkosi Tshabalala; Mashonaland West Regional Director, Dr. Lazius Kadziya; Information Officer, Mr. T. Kurwa; and Kariba District Administrative Assistant, Mr. Jonathan Chitsamatanga, spent the day fielding inquiries from educators seeking flexible pathways for professional development and postgraduate studies.

A major highlight of Day 2’s engagements centered on reconnecting with ZOU’s vast alumni network operating within Zimbabwe’s primary school system. Through one-on-one interactions at the exhibition stand, the team rallied both graduates and current students to champion open and distance flexible learning within their respective districts, empowering them to serve as local ambassadors for upcoming intakes.

Rather than treating the conference as a routine promotional exercise, ZOU’s Day 2 activities underscored its commitment to tangible community impact. By engaging directly with decision-makers on the ground, the university is showcasing how its diverse academic programs equip educators to lead effectively while remaining rooted in their local communities.

As the conference progresses toward its November 14 conclusion, ZOU remains focused on translating these Day 2 connections into lasting institutional partnerships that expand educational access across the nation.

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