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develop engage 1 NEWSLETTER In this issue we are going to share wonderful news on the launch of ZOU HR Society and share an inspirational story on a ZOU alumnus who defied odds. We shall conclude with an article on some important lessons which were shared at the ZOU HR Society launch dinner. On behalf of the Alumni and Stakeholder Relations Office, I would like to congratulate you all for making it into the new decade and New Year. I hope that 2020 will be a good year for you all and we look forward to keeping in touch and hopefully being able to link up in person. Facebook: Zimbabwe Open University Alumni Association Have a wonderful year, and please let us keep in touch. We would like to welcome all new members to the ZOU Alumni family. You can also follow us on; [email protected] Alumni and Stakeholder Relations Unit Twitter: ZOU_Alumni +263-24-2793003/7/8 ext 256/7. Contact: Instagram: zou_alumni/ Editor’s Note January 2020 January 2020 January 2020 network ZOU HR SOCIETY LAUNCHED ZOU HR SOCIETY LAUNCHED ZOU HR SOCIETY LAUNCHED The other objective is to achieve the purpose of the society which says that there shall be no discrimination in membership because of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or other classes that are protected by law. The organisation consists of the Society's President Daniel Tazvivinga, Vice President Lawrence Marumisa, Secretary General Portia Hunyenyiwa, Treasurer Mdudusi Mugabe, and two committee members Adija Maredza and Anniegrace Chaurura. The launch was attended by ZOU alumni, students, staff and various stakeholders. ZOU HR Society is a Human Resources Management Society which was founded on 4 October 2019 and represents ZOU HR students and other individuals across the country as it bridges the gap between the corporate world and students. The organisation is tailored to provide international leadership qualities to the Higher Education communities by offering essential knowledge, connections and development that enhances individual and institutional capacity and competiveness. This is meant to be achieved through the facilitation of exchange ideas, research, analysis and transmitting information which will enhance the opportunities for professional growth and development among HR Practitioners in the field of Higher Education. The organisation's objectives will also be achieved through fostering increased unity, collaboration and cooperation among all institutions of Higher Education. ZOU HR Society also encourages informal brainstorming sessions to stimulate dialogue for view and information on critical national, regional national HR and Higher Education issues. It also seeks to be the voice of the ZOU HR Society member on HR issues, supplementing and supporting the mission and focus of the Human Resource department. The Zimbabwe Open University Human Resources (ZOU HR) Society was launched on 14 December 2019 at Century Towers. Dr. Philimon Chitagu, a ZOU alumnus who is the IPMZ President and HR Director at Schweppes Africa Holdings Limited was the guest speaker at the event. The guest speaker's speech was inclusive, inspirational and motivating. Most guests were thrilled by the fact that Dr Chitagu is a former ZOU student who holds a diploma with ZOU, an HR Degree with ZOU and a Masters in Business Administration with ZOU as well. Some of the people who attended the ZOU HR Society launch at Century Towers on 14 December 2019.
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NEWSLETTER
In this issue we are going to share wonderful news on the launch of ZOU HR Society and share an inspirational story on a ZOU alumnus who defied odds. We shall conclude with an article on some important lessons which were shared at the ZOU HR Society launch dinner.
On behalf of the Alumni and Stakeholder Relations Office, I would like to congratulate you all for making it into the new decade and New Year. I hope that 2020 will be a good year for you all and we look forward to keeping in touch and hopefully being able to link up in person.
Facebook: Z imbabwe Open University Alumni Association
Have a wonderful year, and please let us keep in touch.
We would like to welcome all new members to the ZOU Alumni family.
You can also follow us on;[email protected]
Alumni and Stakeholder Relations Unit
Twitter: ZOU_Alumni
+263-24-2793003/7/8 ext 256/7.
Contact:
Instagram: zou_alumni/
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ZOU HR SOCIETY LAUNCHEDZOU HR SOCIETY LAUNCHEDZOU HR SOCIETY LAUNCHED
The other objective is to achieve the purpose of the society which says that there shall be no discrimination in membership because of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or other classes that are protected by law.The organisation consists of the Society's President Daniel Tazvivinga, Vice President Lawrence Marumisa, Secretary General Portia Hunyenyiwa, Treasurer Mdudusi Mugabe, and two committee members Adija Maredza and Anniegrace Chaurura.The launch was attended by ZOU alumni, students, staff and various stakeholders.
Z O U H R S o c i e t y i s a H u m a n Resources Management Society which was founded on 4 October 2019 and represents ZOU HR students and other individuals across the country as it bridges the gap between the corporate world and students.The organisation is tailored to provide international leadership qualities to the Higher Education communities by o f f e r i ng essen t i a l know ledge , connections and development that enhances individual and institutional capacity and competiveness. This is meant to be achieved through the fac i l i ta t ion of exchange ideas, research, analysis and transmitting information which will enhance the opportunities for professional growth
a n d d e v e l o p m e n t a m o n g H R Practitioners in the field of Higher Educa t ion . The o rgan isa t ion 's objectives will also be achieved through fostering increased unity, collaboration and cooperation among all institutions of Higher Education.ZOU HR Society also encourages informal brainstorming sessions to stimulate dialogue for view and information on critical national, regional national HR and Higher Education issues. It also seeks to be the voice of the ZOU HR Society member on HR issues, supplementing and supporting the mission and focus of the Human Resource department.
The Zimbabwe Open University Human Resources (ZOU HR) Society was launched on 14 December 2019 at Century Towers. Dr. Philimon Chitagu, a ZOU alumnus who is the IPMZ President and HR Director at Schweppes Africa Holdings Limited was the guest speaker at the event.The guest speaker's speech was inclusive, inspirational and motivating. Most guests were thrilled by the fact that Dr Chitagu is a former ZOU student who holds a diploma with ZOU, an HR Degree with ZOU and a Masters in Business Administration with ZOU as well.
Some of the people who attended
the ZOU HR Society launch at Century Towers
on 14 December 2019.
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ZOU HR Society President (left) poses for a photo with Alumni Unit officer, Dr Chaminuka, Ms Mafura (HR & Administration
Executive CMED), Mr Mutanho, Mr E. Tazvivinga, Prof. Chakuchichi and Mrs Chitagu at the HR society launch dinner.
ZOU ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: FORMER SECURITY GUARD NOW A TEACHER
Mr Palanjeta hopes his story will inspire others to thrive to live their dreams, knowing that someone like him was able to achieve something as wonderful as this.
Mr Joseph Palanjeta is a ZOU alumnus who graduated with a Diploma in Education in 2017. His educational story has been an inspiration to those who have met with him. The man has revealed the secret behind his success story. He attributes his success to the Zimbabwe Open University, empowerment through open and distance learning, that is “earning while you earn” thrust.He narrated how he faced many challenges along the way in fulfilling his dream. It was never easy especially that he couldn't get enough sleep as he juggled his work, his studies and family time, but he took everything one step at a time. “As a security guard I would take my module to my night shifts to study when there would be less traffic at work,” he narrates. “At one time as I was walking home I almost blacked out, for about five minutes I
couldn't see, so I had to sit beside the road for a while, afterwards I recovered and walked home.”
Mr Palanjeta said it has always been his dream to finish his studies and that he wanted to be a teacher because he has developed a special affection for children.
A man who started off as a security guard has turned his life around after taking a huge decision that saw him into a qualified teacher.
"Education is a good course to deal with students and you can really change their lives," he said.
“Age is not a hindrance, poverty is not a hindrance. Just pursue your dream with the formula: hard work plus determination plus prayer and you will reach your aspirations in life," Palanjeta said.
“Financial challenges were to take a toll later, especially having to make charts for teaching aids. I had to be innovative; I went to a local supermarket where I collected discarded boxes, mostly cerevita boxes, the staff there knew me because of my regular visits there to collect those boxes. They would even keep them for me and am grateful of that,” narrates Mr Palanjeta.
Well done Mr Joseph Palanjeta, NEZOU ZVINOITA!
Mr Joseph Palanjeta
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