Members of the Zimbabwe National Debate Team
By Dickson Bandera
The Zimbabwe National Debate Team has made it to the Finals Series of the 2023 World Schools Debating Championships.
Zimbabwe and South Africa are the only two African countries that qualified to the Elimination round where 24 teams will battle out for the ultimate top price.
The Finals Series is a thrilling stage where the best performing teams from the preliminary rounds go head-to-head in elimination rounds.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Debate Team expressed joy at the achievement and thanked the support rendered by stakeholders.
“We are incredibly proud to announce that Zimbabwe and South Africa are the two African countries that have made it to the top 24.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our friends, Team South Africa, and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming Elimination rounds!
This achievement means the world to our team and the community we represent. It signifies that our hard work, dedication, and passion for debate have paid off on the global stage.
We are honored to be shining a light on Zimbabwe and showcasing the immense talent and potential within our nation.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our coaches, supporters, and everyone who has believed in us throughout this incredible journey. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in our success, and we carry your encouragement with us as we face the challenges ahead.
Together, let’s celebrate this remarkable milestone and continue to inspire aspiring debaters across Zimbabwe and beyond,” read the statement.
The World Schools Debating Championships is a truly global competition for high school debaters held annually and involves more than 70 national teams.
Teams from all over the world gather in a battle of minds, discussing a variety of different topics from international relations to economics and sport.
Promoting excellence, creativity and, crucially, critical thinking, WSDC is not only a competition but a forum for the best and the brightest of students.
