Form 3 Learner Collapses And Dies During Sporting Event

A Form Three learner at Maranatha High School in Bulawayo reportedly collapsed and died during sports on Thursday.

Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Director of Communications and Advocacy, Taungana Ndoro confirmed the incident to CITE but could not immediately confirm her name. He said:

I confirm the incident happened, they were just having a routine sporting event and she collapsed.

We pass our condolences to the family of the deceased including the school and the community where she grew up.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, said they were investigating the matter.