SAYWHAT Inducts its New NCC Leaders
Harare, Zimbabwe, 30/01/2026 – SAYWHAT inducted its 16th National Coordinating Committee (NCC) during a three-day leadership workshop held at Manna Resort in Harare from Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 January 2026. The induction aimed to equip the incoming student leaders with the skills and knowledge needed throughout their tenure in 2026.
The NCC serves as SAYWHAT Youth Sounding Board, representing students at the national level and shaping the organization’s strategy and advocacy efforts. Each year, a new cohort of members is selected to carry forward SAYWHAT’s mission of advancing youth-led health and empowerment initiatives.
SAYWHAT has always been driven by young people, for young people, to advance healthy and empowered future generations. The NCC plays a critical role in this ecosystem. They are not symbolic representatives, but active contributors to strategy, governance, and national engagement. From the very beginning, the induction reminds them of the history, mission, and vision they now carry forward.
During the training, participants engaged in sessions on leadership, governance, and advocacy. NCC Chairperson Kushinga Madzima, a student from Great Zimbabwe University shared her key takeaway from the induction emphasizing that leadership is not about titles but about understanding strengths and weaknesses within a team.
“Leadership transcends representation. It is about channeling the right strategies to each challenge so that progress is achieved competently,” she said.
Vice Chairperson Leeroy Mpofu, a student from Midlands State University also echoed the sentiment, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence and accountability as his key takeaway.
“Leadership is not defined by position, but by the ability to stay calm under pressure, analyze situations clearly, and make sound decisions without ego,” Mpofu noted.
He added that the training strengthened his skills in strategic thinking, conflict management, and active listening.
Beyond individual skills, the induction fostered teamwork and solidarity. Through debates, reflections, and problem-solving exercises, participants-built trust and collaboration transforming strangers into teammates and teammates into a family bound by shared purpose.
On the final day of the, the NCC drafted their 2026 workplan, outlining monthly and quarterly meetings, engagement strategies, and accountability mechanisms. The plan, leaders said, represents more than a schedule, it is a declaration of intent to lead with integrity and courage.
For SAYWHAT, the induction is more than a training. It is a rite of passage that prepares young leaders to take ownership of their mandate. With each new cohort, the organization strengthens its vision of youth-led transformation, ensuring that students remain at the center of advocacy and decision-making.
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