Zimbabwe 1988-1993 Photo Gallery by Alice Mutasa at pbase.com

Zimbabwe 1988-1993

Work in progress. This is an unfinished gallery of very personal images. It is dedicated to a country where I left a piece of my soul, and to all the people who made these few years some of the most inspiring and unforgettable of my life. (I have been unable to ask the permission of everyone here to include photos of them in this gallery; I hope they will understand). For a more up to date selection of photos from around the world, please go to: http://www.placesandseasons.org.uk

Tapiwa 1a.jpg	Waddilove Mission school.....jpg	Drama Club Trip in school truck.jpg	Coming home.jpg
Majeke rocks 1.jpg	Tapiwa 2.jpg	'Jellimans' bottle store.....jpg	Mushandirapamwe bus.....jpg
Somewhere in Dombo tombo township....jpg	School bus, before it broke down......jpg	Truman & the bus after it broke down....jpg	Waiting to be rescued....jpg
Kudakwashe Mtengwa.jpg	Tsindi Ruins Marondera 1.jpg	Waddilove - bus stop....jpg	Majeke rocks 3.jpg
Balancing rocks - Majeke- Marondera.jpg	Waddilove cross country races 1988.jpg	Wachos (Mr Musiwacho).jpg	Prize Day 1988.jpg
Denmark 1988.jpg	Jane Prosper Precious Kelvin.....jpg	Mount St Marys/Rusunzwe......jpg	Drinking at Rwizi's bottle store.....jpg
Rwizis bottle store.....jpg	Mount Rusunzwe.jpg	Dendenyore.jpg	View from Mt Rusunzwe.jpg
Mai Chinyemba.jpg	Mount St Marys Sports Day.jpg	Mount St Marys Sports Day 2.jpg	Tapiwa with dinner....jpg
Balancing Rock- Mount Rusunzwe- Wedza.jpg	Mount St Marys 7.jpg	Our maize crop 1990.jpg	Mount Rusunzwe - Sam, Tiger.jpg
Junior soccer team - on the way to a match.jpg	On top of the World.jpg	Bus stop at dawn.jpg	Dendenyore2.jpg
Mr Chasakara's daughter's wedding 1991.jpg	Wedding 2.jpg	Mbare Msika bus station.....jpg	Machipisa store Mbare.jpg
Chai Chinamano in 1989 (RIP)	Chai driving the tractor barefoot.jpg	Ruwa- view from Chais farm.jpg	Joey 1.jpg
Tiger- R.I.P......jpg	Bus stop nr Rusape.jpg	Kumusha - Mutasa's place; nr Rusape.jpg	Inyanga - Nixon.jpg
Matopos National Park - Nr Bulawayo.jpg	Kariba sunset 1.jpg	Kariba sunrise.jpg

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Paul Ndebele		15-Jun-2009 12:41
Paul Ndebele at Waddilove 88-89. As a former Waddilovian I also enjoyed the "Olden" pictures of life at Waddilove. The round about, the school truck. It was a UD and the Old bus - it was called Mangurenje and driven by Mr Muriva (MHDSRIP). Kwa Mujerimani and Majeke. During Easter 2009 I went to Wedza for a visit and passed by Mujerimani and guess who was there drinking a scud - Mukoma Ruka zvikopokopo. You know the guy. Waddilove has produced lots of leaders in Government, industry and politics. I even hear that Obama was at wadilove. I cant even find my old pictures by Mukoma Vita. My email is pndexas@yahoo.com and am in Gaborone, Botswana.

Gabriella Mapnsussaiazara		22-Mar-2009 20:21
Trude are you Emmerson' sister , am Gabriella. This site is just amazing thanx to Alice Mtasa. I was at Wadd same time as you and I thnk your other name is Tube. Waddilove is truelly a God sent Institution. Thanx to the great committed work force during my time 1980-1982, Mr and Mrs Malaba, Mr and Mrs Chakayuka(my aunt) , Ms Jacky, Mr Makoni (my form tutor)Mr Dugunye , Mr Masanganise, Mr Munetsi, Mr Sithole, Baba and Mai Solo, Mr and Mrs Gwanzura

Gabriella Mapnsussaiazara		22-Mar-2009 20:21
Trude are you Emmerson' sister , am Gabriella. This site is just amazing thanx to Alice Mtasa. I was at Wadd same time as you and I thnk your other name is Tube. Waddilove is truelly a God sent Institution. Thanx to the great committed work force during my time 1980-1982, Mr and Mrs Malaba, Mr and Mrs Chakayuka(my aunt) , Ms Jacky, Mr Makoni (my form tutor)Mr Dugunye , Mr Masanganise, Mr Munetsi, Mr Sithole, Baba and Mai Solo, Mr and Mrs Gwanzura

Tafadzwa Matova		06-Feb-2009 14:45
I have great memories of a school that enabled me to be near the ever black President of America Obama. waddilove is engraved on my heart i just wish i would turn the hands of time back or have a chance to meet all my former Waddilove classmates. Thank you for the great work

Guest		30-Dec-2008 19:00
l think marist brothers is cool

Gabriella Mapaniazara		13-Dec-2008 20:45
Waddilove mission a God send institution , you contributed a lot for me to be where I am today. All the parental, spiritul,and educational guidanc e has been like a lamp in the dark. My love to Mr and Mrs Malaba, Mr Mtengwa, Miss Jacobs, all my mates during 1980-1983.

Wesley Shoniwa Chikwanha		28-Nov-2008 14:16
l was at Waddilove high school from1993 to 96.at first i hated the place,but as time passed by i got to like it that l really miss up to now .that school made me what i am.mr Masuku used to say 'Waddilove is the best school South of Sahara' yes indeed it was.We had our good and bad times there.I would like to thank the following teachers they taught us well mr Muvevi,Bhowa,Ndowora,Badza,Gotora,Mashava, Sithebo,G G Bwoni,Damba,Wushe,Rev Zwana,Nyamadzawo,Vezha,Badza and mrs Muvevi,Vezha,Zinyembe,Parichi,Simango, Gogodo,Mudzingwa.The P P; mr BT Chakanyuka mr Masuku mr Moyo LONG LIVE ,KEEP THE WADDILOVE SPIRIT ON.

Mhaka		08-Nov-2008 12:00
Mherembi and Chahwanda, ndeipi varume? i think i know some you guys. i was very young, at primary in 1991, at Mt st mary's. how are you doing? surely these pics are a memory to cherish, by then it was zim not now. thanks for the pics, in fact i wish to add some of mt st mary's photos. i wish and plan to do so.

victor mazivanhanga		02-Jul-2008 13:13
Wow! I love those pics. Those scenes are truly unforgettable and if I dare would it would be unforgivable. Thanx a million for the splendid work.

leona mupita		29-Jun-2008 17:24
Alice, l would like to thank you so much for the Rusunzwe pics. lt has brought back some good memories. l left Mt St Marys School in '94 , l went through the pics after a long stressfull day they actually brightened up my evening and ended up in a very high spirit Once agin thanx so much.

Tanyaradzwa Dominic Chitambo		14-Jun-2008 17:26
Alice hands to you thanx for the lovely memories we have encripted some pictures for our FACEBOOK group for memories sake i hope you won't mind... Thanx once again can you get me Mukoma Promise Murwira's email add if possible?!

Tanyaradzwa Dominic Chitambo		14-Jun-2008 17:24
Well Waddilove nenguwo musha mukuru as far as education and personality adjustments attain... Waddilove is the best place i have been in my life with no regrets at all. When we think of things like sauken, beans, goko and majeke well we know what life was really like... And after a Waddilove experience anyone can honestly conquer any problems in life... Unokiyakiya was proud to be there 1995-1998 the place to cherish for the rest of one's life... Mikoma Konji were you @?! Well there are a lot more Waddilovians on FACEBOOK.COM under the group WADDILOVE INSTITUTION... You might be happy to jus pass through and check it out.

mike chahwanda		01-Jun-2008 19:18
Alice,we were teaching at the same school Mt st mary's and i was teaching mathematics.Well i am in the UK now lets get in touch.Got this site by chance.

lindah		10-May-2008 13:52
I went to Mt St Mary's from 1989-1992 thanks for the the pics i remember Ms Gurney very well and we used to go up the Rusunzwe Mountain every easter wasnt easy but it was fun. OMG I miss home . THANKS Alice

Mukatshelwa Sumbana (Katshie)		27-Mar-2008 08:24
Hi, This is so amazing, I was at Waddilove from 1997-2000 and completed in Form 4 Yellow. I was also in the school choir with the likes of Kumbirai Mawire and Damasco. I really had a great time there even though I was home sick most of the time. I remember my teachers so well, especially Mr. Sitshebo who taught me building studies and martial arts (sir, big up to you). I havent been to Zimbabwe since I came back to S.A in 2000 and I really miss everybody..... Alice, thanx so much for the job well done, its great to see the people that laid down the culture of Waddilove High School. Love you all and keep well.

Trudie		06-Mar-2008 14:57
Thanks eversomuch for the pictures.I was at Waddilove from 1981 to 1987. l still have vivid memories of my beloved institution it has made us whom we are today.Does anyone of you remember Miss Jacob,Mrs Farirayi, Mr Chiparaushe, Mr Munjoma, the nurse Mrs Magorimbo, Rev Mawire,Mr Gasa, Mr Ramasamy, Appadoo, Sinasamy, Mr Sithole the then head of Lower, Mr Zadzi,Mr Gwanzura, Mr Makoni and many more.Thanks once again Mai Mutasa (Miss Gooney) May the good LORD richly bless you.

clevermatongo		03-Mar-2008 21:36
Cheers Alice for the great thought. These photos have taken me to the most beautiful days of my life. Young and fairly innocent. Its nice to see the likes of Mr Wachos, Mr Trueman Chinyanga the perfect school captain, Mr Denmark Mugutso there was never a year that passed without walking to pick a prize or two.. i salute. you. KwaMujerimani, i bet i was not the only one to start the art of alcohol tasting there. Who hasnt got vivid memories of the all anticipated and countdown to 'HOME-GO' ... with the Chawasarira buses idling their engines, i just couldnt sleep you know.....

RUSSELL RUSARE		03-Mar-2008 12:27
WOW,i just finished goin thru your website and i must say,all the memories came flooding back like i was actually there.THANK YOU a million for reminding us were we come from.that school prepared me for the worst in life!!nothing can kill you if u survived waddilove.we are doing well coz we were prepared for lifes challenges at waddilove.i was there from 1994-1997.RESPECT!!.y dont we set up something like a fund or build a dorm or my fav-renovate that"stadium".i remeber playing my best soccer in that dusty field.u can get me on : russleelogistics @webmail.co.za.im based in S.A

brenda shoniwa		28-Nov-2007 01:34
alice thank you for such great memories of a great institution that shaped my life to these teachers i say thank you . mr nyamadzawo, rev sithole ,rev zwana , mr gotora ,mr mushonga , mr chakanyuka (principal during my time )mr chingwaru ,mr manhika,kudyarawanza,mrs ngirazi, boarding mistress during my time mrs krink,mr ushe (thats serious bvoching)briefly mr thompson,vice pp mr moyo ,mai masuku ,the vhezhas the ndooras ,'and lastly the short lady that taught geography i cant remember her name i remember her as mai fari as she liked to adress her self in class. G G bwoni there is another name but i forget,thank you myd (1994-1997)yellow class 1994 -1997 hope life finds you all blessed ----- bremnda shoniwa now in Dublin Ireland

Guest		11-Nov-2007 19:34
Molly Payarira ndeipi? Where are you now, pliz phone Mirriam Chinyanga, your friend, and former Waddilove captain Truman Chinyanga's (picture in gallery) sister at +263912835213.

NZOU		31-Oct-2007 10:15
thanx guys for all yo comments about waddilove.How can we forget waddilove.During my years there,from 2000 to 2003 waddilove was a great school,i don't know about now.i was in the choir led by Evans mapfumo and then frank Mapfumo.I miss all the good days we had as students,gigs most weekends,my friends tinashe deka,tendai chikakai,Nyarai nyamayaro,desmond matengu,Allan mandeya,lazarus ,tafadzwa hobiyani.I was very notorious at school,Mr damba was always after me and tinashe deka.Mrs mateko,mr dhokotera,Vegas the boarding master,kozoti iro goko resadza.Mr bhowa and madam parichi vachiriko here.I miss that place guys.we used to go home without pass.i miss my high school sweetheart,Cynthia zimbeva.Shout at me all those who know me.I'm now studying law in south africa at the university of limpopo.Andrew Tawanda Zinyama

chiko		23-Oct-2007 02:13
oh l mis waddid 4 real, ms Mahachi l mis ya big tyme!, mr Dhokotera,matty Murasiranwa,mrs Chango,mr Mudzimba,mr Mutamba,mr Mushonga,mr tkay,mr Kanhukamwe " don't be found wanting" l mis u guys thanks a lot u are the best teachers! God bless!

chiko		18-Oct-2007 02:10
lthanks a lot Alice.l was at waddilove from 2002-2005 and a prefect in 2004.l do miss waddid its the best.oh mukoma J l knew Mr Mutamba he was my literature teacher,we used to call him Biado.anyone who knew M

flacca		02-Oct-2007 02:02
can sumbody give me tha phone numba 4 waddilove high

Fortune		17-Sep-2007 21:49
Alice: Thanks for the brilliant photos bringing back some great memories. By the way you were my form 1 English teacher in 1988. I was at Waddilove from 1986 to 1991. Thanks to you and all the others teachers, and to all the fellow students for all the support. Best wishes to all. Regards, Fortune 'Fodza' (Essex, UK)

Denford Moyo		31-Jul-2007 15:33
Dear Allice, Precious and priceless memories about Waddilove. I really do not know whether to cry or to laugh when I saw names of Mr Acheson and Mr Lilleloken, Denmark Mugutso as I was overwhelmed with joy which evoked the precious memories. Oh mother Waddilove! how can I forget you. [Invitation to all to come to our Waddilove thread at www.newzimbabwe.com]

Mukoma J.		20-Jul-2007 15:29
I worked in nearby Marondera for a year(2005-6) but this is good stuff. If only we could have more of the same. Knew one Samir Mutamba who was supposed to be an English teacher there. Anybody knows him? Thanks for the spirit.

Guest		26-Jun-2007 22:56
Jacki Alice may God bless you for posting these photoes. If yuo have any please add them on. Mr and Mrs Acheson i saw yuor comment if yuo see mine could you please add your contact details. I appreciate what you did to point us to christ . I trust God has and will continue to reward yuo for missionary work. how are your kids

Guest		21-Jun-2007 11:51
Thank for the photos, it reminds me of lots old stuff, Chawasarira Bus, Mujerimani store, waddilove institute, eeish thats gr8 stuff.

Winnet		05-Jun-2007 10:00
Thanx a lot for these memories.

Emmie Wade(Mahlunge)		26-May-2007 15:16
Thanks for sharing these photos. I went to Waddilove way back ( 1970 -1973). Mr Malaba was our principal and Mr Mutyasira was the boarding master. I have fond memories of the place, especially the manner in which we were taught by those British teachers sent through the Methodist Missionary Society. I recall Miss Cummings and Miss Woods. I really would like to be in-touch with them. Now living in South Africa and working for the United Nations. Emmie Mahlunge.

molly payarira		22-May-2007 20:55
Ndabatwa nemapictures eWadisco,our lovely round-about tichangopinda paentrance,our lovely tunics ini ndarwadziwa zvangu.One day when i go bek to zim i shall visit my old school.Spending 6 yrs at this school was like torture those days but when i look bek now those were the days and Wadisco made me who i am today.

Denmark Mugutso		18-May-2007 00:01
Thanks Alice, you froze time at a time when we could not afford photos, even with Mukoma Vitalis, the photographer who frequented the school from time to time. It's good to see Mr Acheson's comment, also to see Mr Lilleloken, who was my A level Chemistry teacher from 1990-91. Thanks all for the comments, some of you I know already and if you could leave your email addresses as well. Here's my email address: dmugutso@yahoo.com. I hope life is treating you good. As for me "so foul and fair a day I have seen." Macbeth.

nellus		16-Mar-2007 06:59
Alice your photos have made me miss home badly. was at waddilove 84-89 you didint teach me english but your houe mate did Miss Tolzman. where is she? i visit this site nearly everyday to revive my memories . then life was just simple and would look forward to each day you wake up at Waddilove. now in U.k for the last 13 years.by the way have seen my high school girlfriend on those photos. many thanks

Oistein Lillelokken		05-Mar-2007 18:37
Was there 89-92. I miss Africa. Best wishes from Mr. Lillelokken, Norway

tinashe		27-Jan-2007 14:12
Good memories there. I confirm, Aish! Wadisco was and still is the best sckuul in da whole wide world. I hated Wushe and luvd all. Tinashe M (92-95)(UK for now). Holla me panhamba dzinoti; :cs06tm@leeds.ac.uk

Guest		02-Jan-2007 23:13
Elita C. Waddilove 1987 to 1990 Alice, thank you for the photos, you brought back a lot of memories. Thank you and happy 2007.

Theodore Leher		18-Dec-2006 09:38
I do say thank you for sharing

tinashe		12-Dec-2006 00:04
Waddilove ndizvo. But mateacher aigara mahara paye wena. Their houses were just too luxurious. I miss kuMajeke, BCU, MYD, Parents Day, Chawasarira, Tshuma(haana kupedza kubhadhara mari yangu $70 real currency), mazhanje, kwaSvisva, 10miles, roundabout, Phiri,GG Bwoni---Gudo Guru, Kamoto, Bhowa, Ndoora, Zinyembe, Svova, Chngamire Force, Badza, Gotora, Hlahla, Chakanyukas, Nyagura, Masukus, Muvuti, Perekwa, Kudenga, Abel, Mukoma Ruka, Matanga,, Mudzingwa,Jacob, Muriva, mugabe, Zwana, Munemo, Redfens, Chaduka, Moyo (SS---Sungasaga), Sakala--Dhaudhi, Sichebo, WUSHE(HOW CAN I FORGET), Mandizha, ...............the names just keep coming. GUYS WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU TOUCHED MY LIFE. FOR THAT I APPRECIATE Was there 89-97

David Acheson		15-Oct-2006 13:46
Hi Alice, It was super to be reminded of your time and ours at Waddilove. Best wishes to all who remember us. Carol and David Acheson

Florence Chinyanga		26-Sep-2006 15:35
Hey Alice. I have just come across your site by accident. I was so thrilled to see a picture of my brother, Truman Chinyanga, and a comment from my twin sister Olivia. I did not go to Waddilove myself but my abovementioned brother and sister did, together with my other sister Melinda Chinyanga. Being in Pemba Mozambique myself, I am also reminded of home and my family. Florence Chikwanda (nee Chinyanga)

Fidelis Mherembi		25-Sep-2006 14:11
hie Alice Your pictures have rekindled my memories. I did my secondary education at Mt St Mary's school 1988 to 1991. You taught me English. I was also in your drama club. You can work out the other guys who were in my class. I am currently in Norway. Fidelis

Olivia Chinyanga		13-Aug-2006 04:56
I also found your site accidentally but it has made my day. Not only did I went to Waddilove High for my A'levels from 1993-1994 but I've also seen a picture of my brother Truman who became the School Captain in 1990.Being so far away from home (UK) your pictures bring back the wonderful memories at Waddilove& Zim in general.Thanks a million.

sugaray		10-Jul-2006 16:43
found your site by accident and i can safely say it was a most pleasent suprise coz not only did i attend school at waddilove but my parents were employed by the institute and i basically spent more time there than is healthy for anyone and cud not wait to get outta there !! having spent these last few years in the u.k i think i speak for a lot of people when i say i would give anything to be home now having a drink by jellimans bottle store maybe some mazondo goin in the pot....thank you for the memories of WADIDZA

Robert Ashton		27-Feb-2006 22:28
Alice, Thanks for the memories of Marondera and other areas of my childhood home. Rob

Promise Murwira		16-Jan-2006 11:34
Waddilove was the place to be during high school period in one`s life. Lots of good and bad memories, but mostly (90%) good. I was there from 1992 to 1997. Good place map your life as an individual and to learn survival techniques, this is why most of the ex-students are successfull in bussiness and their lives. Ko boading masters Phiri na Chuma vari kupi?????

tinashe		29-Nov-2005 15:39
Tinashe Mpatsi was or rather is my name. Was at Waddilove 89-97 Nice memories from the photos esp the Mujeremani (the German) Am now based in Jhb, RSA anyone to contact can do so tinashe@rgs.co.za

Guest		16-Oct-2005 07:11
I was at Waddilove from 1980 to 1982. I hope to hear from fomer "Wadisco" students. I recall the time we used to go to Mujerimani kunotenga nyama because mavege aisanaka. Unfortunately I haven't heard much about my old school Waddilove.as I have been living in New Jersey since 1992 Again, I lost contact with my nephew Kuda Mtengwa but found his photo on your Web-site. Thanks to you Owen Mtengwa Ndhlovu (onmm@aol.com)

frank_hand		24-Jun-2005 11:54
Hi Alice. I found your site by accident but love your photos of Wedza! I taught at Mount St. Marys in 1983-85 and have been a pretty regular visitor since. I wed there in 1993. I also knew Mr. Chasakara well. Could his daughter who married in 1991 be Tacien, whom I taught in 1985? My last visit to MSM was in August, 2004 when I hiked across from Makwarimba. Didn't get over to Rwizi's though!

Guest		14-May-2005 16:14
Hi, I worked as a teacher in Marondera from 90 - 91. Just came across your photos. Thanks for a million memories.

liz		27-Mar-2005 13:52
hi alice love the photos of zim brings back some good memories happy easter thanks for info xxxxxxxxxxx

Mkoma T		07-Oct-2004 12:55
Hey I'm a formwer student from Waddilove currently livin in France and l so stumbled yupon ur site and ws so intrigued b wht u have done!Good work and jus to know when were u at Waddilove hi scool l was there 99-2001 and enjoyd myself pliz rely!!

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