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1996 - 1999 LEAVERS

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Mike Adams (M96) farmed at Beatrice after taking a year out in the UK, but is now serving in the British Army.

Graeme Adams (M96) is serving in the British Army.

Sandy Adams (PHG99) was with an accountancy firm in Zim and painting with Craig Bone years ago. 336181@ecoweb.co.zw .

Brad Ade (S96) lives in London brad_adeuk@yahoo.co.uk

Michael Akino (P97) a former deputy headboy went AWOL for a while, but our spies have spotted him in 2006 in Johannesburg working at Standard Bank. He is the proud father of a 5 year old boy, Malaika.

Heidi Anderson (PHG97) sadly died of meningitis in 1998. She died too young, and had so much to offer.

Justin Anderson (G97) graduated in civil engineering from the University of Cape Town.

James Arkell is working in the UK.

Victoria Arkell (PHG97) lives and works in Bunbury, Western Australia. victoriaarkell@hotmail.com .


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Ashley Baker (PHG99) lives in Melbourne, Australia. ashley81@telstra.com .

Hlaselan Baloyi (M95) is a lawyer in Washington DC.

Nyasha Bamhare (G99) did computer science at UCT and is back in Harare running his own business.

Our spy "Frank Source" claims that " Zane Banky (G96) married Roeina Patel (PHG96) in 2003. "Who would have thought going to junior school then high school together they would have gotten hitched! "

Colin Baisley (E99) who worked for Borman Electric in Marondera and Safeguard Alarms in Harare was in living in the UK when we last heard. colin.baisley2@virgin.net.

Clive Bathurst (G97) ran a computer business with Andrew Herud (P98) in Karoi, but now works in IT in London where he is engaged and was living and working in Bracknell after taking a year off to travel.

Chris Bedford (M97) studied sports science at Hartpury College.

Bruce Bell (G96) did a wood technology course in George, RSA.

Lauren Bell (PHG98) studied in Durban. Our spies reported in 2005 that "after 2 years in London, Lauren is getting married in Zimbabwe on the 10th of December '05. She is hoping to move to Zambia with her hubby Jason." Email .

Dougal Bennett (P96) had a working holiday around Australia on graduating from Rhodes University in Human Movement Studies. He wrote in 2007: "I'm presently in London (have been for about 4 years now), working in marketing for a national newspaper company (Mirror Group Newspapers). Managing to do a fair amount bit of travelling around Europe and the States. Enjoying running and triathlons - training for the London marathon in April at the moment". Email .

Shannon Bennett (PHG99) studied at Rhodes.

Lisa { Bezuidenhout } Wright (PHG96) completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Psychology & English at Rhodes University, spent a year in Zimbabwe working in Public Relations before heading over to the UK for two year. She got married in Mozambique in 1995 to Dave Wright who went to St. George's. They live and work in Jo'burg where she is Communications Manager at Goodyear South Africa. . Email

Mike Bezuidenhout (P97) worked in South Africa for a year for a petroleum company before going to Blackfordby to do his diploma. Mike then worked in Zim for 3 years, but is now in Zambia farming and married to Kristy (nee Liebermann, Lomagundi). Email .

Rene Boddy (PHG98) was doing secreterial work in London, while waiting to go to university, when we last heard years ago. Email .

Hlase Baloyi (M96) is an attorney at law in New York and is often seen with Themba Sidile (P96) in New York.

Ding Bolas (E98) studied agriculture at the University of Natal.

Bravin Bowker lives in Wales with his wife Becky. They have two children.

Glenn Boyd-Clark (F98) graduated in law from the University of Waikato and was admitted to the NZ bar in 2003 . He has joined the NZ police with the intention of becoming a police prosecutor. mjbc@xtra.co.nz .

Phil Boyd-Clark (F97) completed his schooling at King's College, Auckland. He graduated from Otago University, where he was President of the Mens Hockey Club, with a BSc, B.Comm.and postgraduate diploma in human resource management. He lives in Wellington, New Zealand where he works for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry as a Human Resource Adviser. phil_b_c@hotmail.com .

Ross Brans (P97) wrote in 2005: "I travelled Europe for 2 years after leaving school, then joined the Engineers in the British Army and did 5 years with them. I was posted to Germany for 31/2 years of that. I am married to Fiona from New Zealand and am currently living in Belize still involved with the Army."Email .

Hanna Buchheit (PHG98) graduated from Durham University in European Studies with French. She wrote in 2007:"Now living in, and loving, Leeds UK, working in social care development, and very involved in Amnesty International. Waiting for something to coax me home." Email .

Theresa Buckland (PHG96) the 1996 head girl, completed English Honours at Rhodes then taught at Chisipite Senior School while working off her CHISZ Bursary obligations. She moved to London in 2003 and works for an investment management company in the City. Email .

Tawanda Buyanga (E96) is based in London, but he commutes back and forth between London and Zimbabwe as he also has business ventures in Zimbabwe.


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Bernice Candy (PHG98) lived in Marondera and worked for the CFU as a secretary. She is now based in Joburg and is trying her hand at a home-based business. Email .

Greg Carruthers-Smith (P98) studied law/arts at the University of Western Australia. Now living in Sydney, working as a lawyer for Henry Davis York specialising in insurance and construction litigation." . greg_carruthers_smith@hotmail.com .

Brenda-Mae Cartwright (PHG98) graduated as a dietician from Stellenbosch and lives in Western Australia. brenda-mae@westnet.com.au .

Todzai Chabudapasi (E97) was studying in Zim when we last heard.

Zvinoera Chabudapasi (E99) did an IT-related degree at Griffith University in Brisbane, Queensland .

Joseph Chambe (E98) was studying horticulture in Bulawayo and running his own horticulture business at the same time.

Moreblessing "Morbs" Chanakira (PHG97) graduated with an Honours Degree in Economics at University of CapeTown and moved to London at the end of 2002. She works for Barclays Bank. morbsc@hotmail.com .

Shingsai Chando (PHG98) graduated with a BA majoring in economics from Baylor University, Waco Texas and with an MA from Ohio State University in African American and African Studies. She works as an analyst in the Department of Nursing Education and Research at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. shingi_3110@hotmail.com .

Emanuel "Chappie" Chaponda (M98) studied in Boston, where he still lives.

Daz Charters (E98) was planning to go to agricultural college after a gap year, when we last heard from him years ago.

Charity Chikaura (PHG98) did a BCom in management and information systems at Rhodes University, where she represented Eastern Cape Province in basketball. Charity competed a Pre-masters in Information Systems and Computing and then went on to do an MSc in Modelling and Management of Risk and Brunel University in Osterley.

Tinashe Chikoore (F98) completed his IT degree at the Catholic State University and was assisting his mother run the family business.

Ashley Chibwe (S98) was at university in England. A "notoriously unreliable source" claimed in 2006 that : "The man is repeatedly spotted at the infamous Players Club in Southend London. He is living in London with his 5 year old daughter."

Aubrey Chigwada (P99) graduated from VCU with a Finance Degree with a concentration on Risk Management, the field he now works in in Richmond, VA. Email .

Maruza Chikwanha (S96) lives in Melbourne. He wrote in 2007:"I graduated with honours, from RMIT University in 2004. Having accumulated more than 5 years experience working in residential construction for the Investa Property Group, I have now secured my "dream job" as a property developer as a Development Manager for the Victorian State Government's Sustainable Urban Development Agency, VicUrban. Been keeping myself out of trouble by establishing and running a small reggae sound sytem called "Kinki Roots" over the last couple of years playing conscious roots reggae in such Melbourne establishments as The Espy, Laundry, So Bar, Brown Alley and Deep 11." maruza.chikwanha@vicurban.vic.gov.au or maruza18@yahoo.com .

Fidelis Chigwedere (99) studied Food Manufacturing Operations & Business Management at Purdue University, "Fidel" is now assisting his family in running his late Dad's Food Manufacturing Plant in Zimbabwe. Chigwedere, Fidelis [soya@ecoweb.co.zw] .

Brighton Chimbunde (E97) was at university in England.

Edzai "Eddie" Chimedza (F98) was at Florida State University when we last heard.

Itayi Chinhamo (PHG) graduated from university in Oklahoma in 2003 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree. He wrote in 2005. "After having lived in the states for the past 6 years. I hope to continue my MBA here in the UK sometime next year. Still not married and still no kids!" "itayi_@excite.com .

Shingirai "Cheez" Chirimuuta (S98) is a senior lecturer at NIIT in Avondale, Harare.

Kim Christian (PHG99) studied Sports Management and Personal Fitness Training in Cape Town and moved to England in 2002 and was living in London in 2005.

Tendayi Chiweshe (S98) wrote in 2006:"I graduated with a BBA degree in Finance From Solusi University in Bulawayo and am currently with Imara Corporate Finance in Harare "treading the challenging Zim waters...for now." tnchiweshe@hotmail.com.

Herbert Chiposi (M98) was studying in Washington D.C.

Shamisai "Shammy" Chipudhla (G96) lives in Daytona Beach, Florida, works for Phoenix East Aviation.and has completed his Commercial Pilots Licence and is working towards his Certified Flight Instructors Rating. Shammy transferred from Daytona Beach Community College to Embry Riddle University in 2001 to study towards a degree in Aeronautical Science. shamisai@hotmail.com .

Asante Chitimba (G96) works as a Business Development Manager for Anderson Engineering Ltd in Malawi. asante@malawi.net .

Mutsa Chironga (G96) was working for an accounting firm in London.

Asante Chitimba (G96) did Computing with Management at the University of Bradford. He wrote in 2008:" I am an entrepreneur and manage my own company called Air & Water Technologies that supplies engineering products to the manufacturing and waterworks industries in Malawi."Email .

Tendayi Chiweshe (S98) was working for Sagit Financial Advisory Services in Harare in 2004 "doing something important!"

Tongai "Cricket" Choto (E98) is based in New York and works for KPMG in their audit department.

David Cloete is in Australia completing an apprenticeship near Perth. He has represented Zimbabwe in rugby often and was at the Sharks Academy in Durban and in 2009 was starring with his goal kicking for Cottesloe in Perth club rugby.

Susan Cloete is in Brisbane at Univeristy of Queensland

James Cochrane (M98) graduated with a BSc Hons in construction management from UCT, spent 18 months building roads in rural Mozambique and Zambia. and now works in the Unilever property department in London. jdcochrane@gmail.com .

Leigh-Anne Coetzee (PHG96) has moved from London to Austria and has started her own magazine www.salzburg-siren.com for English speaking tourists. la.coetzee@salzburg-siren.com .

Kiara { Cordy } Hammond (PHG96) moved to Kariba in 2004, via London, Auckland and Simonstown. Kiara married Guy Hammond (G86) in 2006 and they have a son. Guy is a Professional Wildlife Artist and runs Art Safaris in the Zambezi Valley, while Kiara runs their private fuel business in Kariba has a Houseboat Management Company as well as a Website and Presentation Solutions Company. kiara@zol.co.zw and guyhammond@zol.co.zw.

Ian Cowper (S97) did civil engineering at the University of Cape Town. cwpian001@mail.uct.ac.za .

Adrian Craig (E99) went farming in Chipinge on leaving school. He and his girlfriend Dominique opened a restaurant in Cape Town in 2008.

Tarryn Craig (PHG96) finished her studies in in Architectural Technology at Cape Tech in 2002 and runs her own successful business in Cape Town. Email.

Colin Crisp (S97) studied at Varsity College, Cape Town and was last sighted enjoying all that London has to offer, enthusiastically aided and abetted by Brian Mabuto (S97) and Wayne Lindsay (G97).

Gilly Croxford (PHG99) lives in the UK and works as a Manager for an EAS Tagging and CCTV company. Email.

Rob Currie (M97) completed his BSc (Agric) degree in Pietermaritzburg, then worked for World Flowers in the UK and a flower grower in Ohio. He is back in Zimbabwe and is engaged to Lisa Blignaut, sister of Andy, the ex Zim cricketer. They will be getting married at Wild Geese in October 2009 and Ant Kaschula will be the best man. Rob wheels and deals in Harare as well as growing vegetables on a farm that he leases in Darwendale.


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Jevan David (P96) graduated from Southampton Uni with BSc (Hons) Media Technology in broadcast systems engineering, then worked for BBC Southern Counties' engineering department. While still based in Southampton, UK Jevan joined Radisson Seven Seas Cruises as a Broadcast Technician Officer and works on the SS Navigator and SS Voyager world cruise. jevandavid@hotmail.com .

Danielle { de Beer } Shuster (PHG96) wrote in February 2002 : "I am married with two sons. We live on a farm outside Harare and grow vegetables and are doing well. After I finished at Peterhouse I went to Speciss College and did a secretarial course but sadly I pulled out early as my 1st son was born. I am classified as a "professional farmer's wife/ driver/ cook and house maid" It's fun !!!" shuster@zol.co.zw .

Sara Dereham (PHG99) was spotted living in London in 2005.

Christian de Jabrun (E97) took a year's break to become a reserve officer in the French cavalry, after which he studied international hotel management and trained in Paris for "The Leading Hotels of The World" group. He wrote in 2008. "I am now with the French Foreign Legion, based in Djibouti, returning back to France in June 2010." Email .

Jonathan Dinala (S98) is with Deloitte & Touche in Harare.

Tan "Gorilla" Dinhidza (P97) was the Sports Director/Administrator at Hartmann House, the St George's junior school years ago. He was Captain of Harare Province U/21 rugby team.

Merran Dobb (PHG97) did a computer course and worked in catering in Vic Falls, then studied kinesiology at Colorado University for whom she played rugby. She studied Sports Studies and Exercise Coaching at Oxford Brookes University and spent 2005 at Deakin University in Melbourne as part of the course. MerranDobb@aol.com .

Brent Dodd (P96) graduated in Geography and Human Movement Studies from Rhodes in 1999. He spent part of 2002 as a Junior Master at Peterhouse and now teaches at Hilton College in Pietermaritzburg.

Shane Dodd (P98) studied at 'Maritzburg varsity.

Paul Dodman (G97) was employed on a farm in Zim back in 1998 and hoping to do a degree in computer science in South Africa .

Melanie Donald (PHG97) spent a year in Australia as an exchange student, then did a secretarial course in Harare. Our spies reported in 2006 that she "is still living in Oslo, Norway. She is currently working and studying Norwegian amongst other subjects. "

Jonathon Donald studied computer graphic design in the UK

Kate Drake (PHG96) completed an Industrial Psychology degree at Rhodes University and then worked in Edinburgh. Our spies report in 2005 that she lived in Wimbledon and worked for a construction company in Kingston. katedrakezw@yahoo.com .

Kumbirai Dube (E96) did two years of a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) at the London campus of Schiller University in London followed by two years at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.

Prinsloo Dube (E96) wrote in 2009: "After the training programme with ZESA, I worked for ZESA for about a year and then moved to Colleen Bawn, Gwanda, where I was involved in open cast mining and cement manufacturing. I spent two years in Gwanda as the Technical Advisor – Mechanical Engineer and then moved to Turangi, New Zealand where I am currently working for Genesis Energy as the Mechanical Engineer – Hydro. It a lot of fun and I meet new people from diverse backgrounds, I am also in touch with Natasha Motsi who lives about two hours from me " Email .

Kubvoruno Patrick Dzimiri (E98) completed his schooling in the USA and graduated with a BA in Political Science from the University of Maryland. He wrote in July 2006: "I decided that I really did not want to be a lawyer and have now become a stockbroker. I am very much enjoying my new career and work for a small firm in Great Falls, Virginia, called DMG Securities. I will most likely be moving out of Ellicott City at the end of the year and I am considering a number of places around Washington, D.C. so that I will be closer to work. ". pdzimiri@comcast.net .


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Karen Edwards was spotted travelling in Taiwan in 2004.

Chelsea Engelbrecht (PHG) lives in Brisbane, Queensland.

Naulene Evans (PHG98) completed her schooling in Cape Town, did a Business Computing course at Varsity College then worked in Florida and travelled in Europe and America before starting a degree in Journalism at Rhodes in 2001. nina_b99@hotmail.com .


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Cathy Fawcett (PHG96) did a BA in advertising and public relations at Varsity College in Cape Town and lives in London. Email or cathy.fawcett@bbc.co.uk .

Jenny Fawcett (PHG) works for United Bank of Switzerland in London.

Nick Felgate (S97) was a chef at Victoria Falls hotel years ago.

Angela Fivaz (PHG99) studied Health and Skin Care in Cape Town for two years, worked on P&O cruise liners as a therapist before climbing the ranks to manager of Spa Division for the past 2 years. She lives in London. Email .

Ian Freeland (G99) was last sighted heading for South Africa to study accountancy.

Stuart Frost (98) is a pilot with MK Airlines and lives in J'oburg.


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Nicola Galloway (PHG98) was studying at Weymouth College and planning to go to university in the UK when we last heard.

Gary Gargan (G99) wrote in January 2006: "I have finished a degree in Sports Conditioning and Coaching. Just got married to Julie Demet from America and am now living in Connecticut." Email .

"Frank Source" claims that Angela Gata (PHG99) moved to Australia in 2000.

Elizabeth Gata (PHG96) is in the UK

Scott George (P98) was in Bowen, Queensland on a Rotary Youth Exchange for a year. He wrote in December 2002: "I returned to Zimbabwe to find a radically changing living environment and enrolled in a graphics foundation course at the Natal Technikon, from which I graduated in 2001. I am now studying industrial design in Cape Town and will be moving back to Australia in 2004/5." schoomeny@yahoo.co.uk .

Philippa Goldhawk (PHG96) graduated in 1999 in Computer Science and Information Systems from Rhodes where she lived in digs with Bernice Wakefield. She was working in Harare in 2000 for an IT firm.

Edith Gosho (PHG98) who has the distinction of being Patrick Gosho's granddaughter, worked at the Cresta Jameson Hotel as the Personal Assistant to the General Manager after having studied with ICM in Hotel and Catering Management at Speciss College, Harare and marketing with IAC (South Africa) Our spies reported in 2006 that she was now married and and gave birth to her first child earlier this year. edithg@justice.com .

Justin Green (P97) wrote in November 2005: "I was selected to go to Sandhurst in 2003, commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 2004, and have just returned from 6 hot and very hectic months in Iraq. Am returning to Zim - Christmas 2005 - for what I feel is a well earned break, before preparation begins for our next merry jaunt to Afghanistan sometime in the next 12 months. No rest for the stupid!" Email .

Lara { Grey } Burnett-Smith (PHG96) completed a secretarial course in 1997 and then worked in Harare and London before completed a diploma in child care in Brisbane. She lives in Toowoomba , Australia on a farm and married Angus Burnett-Smith (ex-Zim) in 2006. angus@terraweena.com .

Scott Grey is a professional rugby player and Scottish international. He gained a full-time training contract with the Brumbies academy in Canberra under Eddie Jones on leaving school and after a stint in Rugby League with Brisbane Broncos was snapped up by Bath in the English Premiership, before landing at the Borders in Scotland. Scott toured Australia with Scotland in 2004 and had his Test debut against the Wallabies. He played against a Springbok side in 2008 which included two other Petreans Tendai Mtawarira and Brian Mujati. http://www.rugby365.com/all_news/sa/news/1299201.htm .

Sarah Grubb is reported to be working in London.

Rui Guo (E97) studied business in the USA. epicguo@hotmail.com .

Tawanda E. Gurupira (F97) joined his brothers Tendai and Tapiwa in Kentucky, where he did a BS in mining engineering.

Our spies spotted Arthur Gwaku (M9?) managing the Spar warehouse in Harare in 2004.

Martha Gwashure (PHG) got a a BBS Hons in Marketing from Africa University, Mutare. She is the public relations officer for a travel agent, Real Travel & Tours Pvt Ltd. marthag@realtravel.co.zw and mgwashure@yahoo.com .


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Simon Harris (S96) is in the British Army. He graduated from Sandhurst in 2001 and won the Sword of Honour in 2002 on the Junior Officer's Course, Royal School of Artillery.

Tinashe 'Bish' Hatendi (M97) studied at Varsity College, Cape Town, then "did time" in London. He is now an International Corporate Business Development and Private Wealth consultant for a private bank in Singapore. tinashehatendi@yahoo.co.uk.

Hilton Henderson (P99) wrote in February 2004 : "I am currently working for the Vail Resorts management company in accounts receivable, Colorado, USA. I completed honours in Economics at Rhodes University and have a work visa in the USA for 4 months and then will take up a job coaching cricket at Gresham's School in Norfolk, England for 2 and half months. After that I am not sure - maybe club cricket and a job in a bank!" hiltonhenderson2003@yahoo.com .

Andrew Herud (P98) ran a computer business with Clive Bathurst (G97) in Karoi before moving to New Zealand with the rest of his family in 2002. He is an architect with his own practice Roo Herud Design and lives "right at the bottom of the world in a town named Invercargill. Very cold place 12 months of the year, but the snow boarding is improving somewhat!" roo@rhd.co.nz .

Jinti { Hill } Gifford (PHG96) previously worked for KPMG in London. She married Graham Gifford in August 2004, and they live in Raynes Park, London. Jinti is did her placement year of her environmental and conservation degree in 2005. jinti_hill@yahoo.co.uk .

Bruce Haarhoff (96) studied at Cape Town University. He left Africa on graduating to work in London, where he founded Pronovum, his own Litigation software support company. The itch to make an impact, took him back to Africa, where he is working on an Agricultural development project to grow Cassava and process it into Flour/Starch/Ethanol in Nigeria.

Symone Hoffman (PHG96) completed her A levels at Chisipite then lived in England , Zimbabwe and Malawi She wrote in May 2005: "I'm living happily in Knysna where I work for a travel magazine as a writer, and a layout and web designer. I have been here since October last year and intend to stay in S.A. for at least 2 years to gain experience before hopefully travelling as a journalist/writer". symonehoffman@hotmail.com .

Debbie Holman (PHG99) moved to New Zealand 2001to study studying Physiotheraphy.at Auckland University of Technology . She successfully qualified as a physiotherapist and works in Auckland debhol84@aut.ac.nz .

Mary { Holman } Fleming (PHG96) graduated from Rhodes University with a BA in Journalism. She published "A Century of Community" in 2001 and then moved to New Zealand with her family. She married Mike Fleming (Falcon) in 2004 and works as Development Officer for St Peter's School in Cambridge, NZ. Email .

Kevin Hood (P98) is a Microsoft systems engineer in Bracknell, Berkshire, UK. kevince@hotbot.com .

Matt Hosack (E99) the 1999 Head Boy, studied Business Science, majoring in Information Systems, at UCT while also playing a lot of sport and coaching at Bishop's. He wrote in 2008: " I got married in December 2007 in Durban to a South African lady called Leigh Jensen (now Hosack!) and am working as an equity portfolio manager in a hedge fund in London. "Email .

Sam Hosack (E97) graduated in Agricultural Engineering at Writtle College in Essex, UK in 2002. Our spies report that "He works for Case New Holland as a product design engineer and is really enjoying it. He is very involved with his running/swimming and is in the London marathon, and possibly doing the London triathlon later in the year."

Alice Housman (PHG98) did a nursing degree at the University of East Anglia. housmans@bigfoot.com

Dickon Housman (SVH98) continued his education at Norwich School and was playing county cricket in his age group when we last heard. housmans@bigfoot.com

Emily Housman (SVH98) did A levels at Norwich School. housmans@bigfoot.com

Hannah Housman (PHG98) studied Psychology and Sociology at the University of Durham and is working at Traidcraft. housmans@bigfoot.com

Lucy Housman (PHG98) did a gap year before going to Durham University in 2003 to read Archeology. housmans@bigfoot.com

Heath Howman (G99) lives in Queensland and was intending to move into aviation when we last heard.

Dr Mfazo Hove (F96) studied medicine at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Mzingwane Hove (F98) studied law at the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK, where our spies told us the natives called him "Nick" because of their inability to pronounce "Mz".

Niki Hulley (PHG96) completed a secretarial course in Harare in 1997.

Robyn Hunter (PHG96) lives in London with her son Kieron, and her sister, Jenna. She is working as an Interactive Broadcast Journalist for BBC News website (Africa) and World Service Radio African Dailies. robyn.hunter@bbc.co.uk .

Zelda Hunter (PHG99) completed her LLB at the University of Cape Town. She was working in contract law for Deloitte and Touche, London, but 2005 moved to Phnom Penh, Cambodia working in Refugee Law. She was reported in 2008 to be back in London doing the conversion course to qualify to practice law in England. zeldahunter@hotmail.co.uk .


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Heath Jackson (M97) was at University in British Columbia, Canada starting doing physical education and changing to a degree in aviation in his second year. He played rugby at fullback for the varsity, which he also represented in Athletics in the Pentathlon.Heath then joined Search and Rescue on a 3 year contract. He wrote in December 2004 :"I am working as a Customs Officer for the Canada Border Services Agency at Vancouver International Airport. I still play club rugby and have established myself well here." bushcat15@hotmail.com .

Ryan Jacobsz (97) graduated with an LLB law degree and is completing his articles with Joubert Galpin Searle Attorneys in Port Elizabeth while studying for a masters degree specialising in commercial law. Email .

Hameed Jasat (G97) has lived in Orlando, Florida since leaving school. He works for the Renaissance Orlando Resort and is a member of the Orange County Sheriff's Task Force. He is also doing a university degree in Criminology. Hjasatoperationsmgr@hotmail.com .

Tinashe Jena (E98) was at Bristol University in the UK.

Munyaradzi Jinya (G97) began a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1999 majoring in business management at the University of Namibia in Windhoek.

Trish Jones (PHG98) is travelling the world in 10 years through work. She wrote in 2007:"I specialise in establishing and developing small companies. Currently living in the UK, for one more year before moving onto Australia for 2 years and finally settling in Canada in 2010. Still practicing ad hoc as a freelance sports reporter and cycle 100-200km chaity rides through the summer. Still can not sit still for more that 2 minutes!"Email .

Bruce Johnson (M96) was at Rhodes, and has been sighted in East Grinstead, UK where his brother Douglas Johnson (M00) lives.

Ola Johnson (96) studied the UK.

Adrian Jocelyn (M97) studied in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.


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Lety Kachidza (PHG98) did a double major in advertising and psychology at the University of Miami (Florida)

Takura Kadungure (F99) is a business consultant in South Africa. Email .

Dr Spencer J N Kajevu (E96) graduated from the UZ medical school and was practising in Harare.

Donald Kambarami (96) studied at UCT.

Washington Kapapiro (97) was at UCT pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems, then studied at Middlesex University in London.

David Kay (E97) was in the news in October 2001 as a result of the actions of "uninvited guests" on his Chipesa Farm near Marondera, which made farming very difficult. When we last heard he was on bail on charges of "attempted murder" He featured in a TV show in 2003 on his family's experiences, which was aired worldwide. See press reports .

Caroline { Kew } Osborne (PHG98) was at Rhodes on an ATS bursary, graduating in chemistry and biochemistry. She lives in Bulawayo and is married to Murray Osborne. She says that she is "….happy, settled and enjoying what life has to offer in Zim (even if it doesn’t include fuel, bread, electricity, mealie meal!)" osbornea@mweb.co.zw .

Kirk Kileff (G98) completed the law degree he started at the University of Western Australia at Sydney University, including an exchange in 2002 doing a major in electronic commerce at the University of California. After having spent two years in Sydney, Kirk moved to London, and continue to work in investment banking at Macquarie Bank. He married Sarah Rose-Innes in 2009. Email .

Tariro Kokerai (P99) did a double degree in International Business and Information Technology at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. kokekayne@hotmail.com .

Nina Kamukosi (PHG97) checked in during 2003, but didn't leave any news. nina.kamukosi@iccafrica.net

Kenneth Kamurasi (E96) did a BSc in Chemical Engineering at UCT and was on his way to post-graduate studies in the USA after a "stop over" back home in Uganda when we last heard. kkamurasi@hotmail.com

Ant Kaschula (F97) runs a safari company out of Nairobi. and is getting married in December 2009 at a lodge in the Chilu Hills. He will be Rob Currie's best man at his wedding.

Peter Kenchington (F99) attended Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst 2002/3 and is serving in the Royal Tank Regiment. Email .

Tawanda Kupa (P98) lives in London, England.

Tich Kuruneri (F97) did two years at York University (USA) before graduating in 2003 from the University of Guelph, Ontario with a B.A Hons in International Development. He is now doing an MA in Political Science at the University of Windsor, near the border of Canada and Detroit and is studying hard for the LSAT which he plans to take in 2004 and finally go to law school. tkuruner@uoguelph.ca .

Tim Krynauw (P98) studied PC Engineering and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineering at Varsity College, Durban. He wrote in January 2004 : "I co-manage two bars/restaurants, Zeta Bar and The Beach Club, in Durban. The life is good when my work is everyone elses play!" zimhouse@hotmail.com .


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Thierry Labat (S96) was hunting in the Zambezi Valley when we last heard from him years ago.

Lisa Langton (PHG97) studied at the University of Cape Town.

Ant Lewis (P97) works for a property development company in London.

Carolyn { Lewis } Sole (PHG98) studied at UCT. Our spies reported in 2005 that: "She is in a band with her husband Brendan Sole (PHB98). Their website is www.rockafellaband.com and they are currently based in the London area. "

Wayne Lindsay (G97) is an IT Helpdesk Executive in Harpenden, UK. dunz10@yahoo.co.uk..

Chris Low (M97) did the Blackfordby course but was reported to be a qualified electrician running his own business in Woking, UK in 2008.

Kaileen Linnell (PHG97) did a degree in Social Science at Rhodes. In 2008 she was working in London for Disney.. kailinnell@hotmail.com

Kirsten Lord (PHG) lives in Ilford, London. dord2000uk@yahoo.co.uk .

Mikaela Luke (PHG99) lives in the UK and works as a kitchen designer for a well known company.

Clarissa Lynton-Edwards (PHG96) had a son in 1999. She is running her three restaurants in Harare.clarissa@mweb.co.zw .


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Matthew McChlery (S97) had a gap year in England as a Junior Master in a prep school in Cheshire and then did B.PrimEd at Rhodes on a CHISZ Bursary. Matt lives in the UK where he is teaching at a local independent school. He released a worship album 'Fly' in 2006, which reached number 13 on the Euro Christian Charts. You may have also heard an earlier song 'Jewel Of Africa' which reached number 7 on the Zimbabwean Charts in 2002. His website can be found at www.mattmcchlery.com .

Brian Mabuto (S97) studied at UCT Varsity College and then moved to London. However, our one of spies claimed in late 2002 that he was ''living it up in Holland with his girlfriend." mabz10@yahoo.com .

Shaw Mabuto (E98) works for KPMG Financial Services Group in Cape Town and was enroute to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant when we last heard. Email .

Pascal Mabvuva holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Applied Physics from the University of Zimbabwe. He is an IT Consultant in the UK. denzel94@hotmail.com .

MacDonald Machingura (P98) did a BPrimEd.at Rhodes, East London where he was on the SRC. He was "looking forward to returning to Zim to teach for the ATS" when he last checked in. e00m4292@campus.ru.ac.za .

Farai Madzima (G99) checked in in 2000. He was intending to study medicine in the UK.

Itai Madzivadondo (G98) was at university in the United Kingdom studying a branch of psychology and mental health Email.

Irene Maede (PHG99) graduated in Business and Law from the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.

Tinashe "Mags" Maguwudze (M97) did a BComm in Industrial Psychology and Finance at the University of Namibia and represented Namibia at basketball. He was spotted by our spies at a beach near Sao Paulo in 2008 with his wife and two daughters and is a U.S. Marine." Email .

Aziza Mahomed (PHG97) did her A levels in England and sucessfully graduated in manufacturing engineering from the University of Durham, where she completed her Masters in Mechanical Engineering in 2005. azizamahomed@hotmail.com

Michael Majongwe (F97) wrote in 2008:"I finished my first degree from the University of Namibia in 2001, went and worked for Innscor Africa from 2002 till October 2006, then went into consulting. Am now in Botswana working as a Human Capital Advisor in Gaborone, working for the Centre for Human Resources and Organizational Development in Africa (CHRODA), and still very much single." Email .

Shupai Malianga (E96) got a dual honours degree in Law and Sociology at Keele University, UK and was intending to qualify as a solicitor when we last heard years ago.

Tebogo Malumo (G99) read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Cape Town and is currently working as a Business Consultant with South Africa's leading short-term insurer. ltmalumo@gmail.com .

Graham Malzer (S99) lives in Perth, Western Australia.

Michelle { Malzer } Prowse (PHG96) did a secretarial course and is married to Trevor Prowse (E95) and has two boys, Jordan and Tristan. They live in Harare, where Trev works for a transport company.

Kurt Malzer (S99) studied viticulture in Margaret River, Western Australia.

Tonderai Makombe (P96) studied at UCT.

Tinashe 'Tyte' Makoni (P98) graduated with an LL B from UCT, where he was on the Dean's merit list, in 2003. He works for Sonnenberg Hoffmann Galombik, a commercial law firm in Cape Town, and was engaged to be married in December 2004.tmakoni@shg.co.za .

Krishna Makurumidze (E96) is the Product Manager for DELL with Riotex Zimbabwe no intentions of going back into the banking sector with over seven banks under curatorship. He still an active rugby player with Old Hararians First XV.

Termination Zivai Mambiravana (S97) lives in London. gatu5 [gatu5@yahoo.co.uk] .

Anthony Mandishona (S96) completed his honours degree in actuarial science at The London School of Economics and an MSc at City University Business School, London in actuarial management.

Rudo Manokore (PHG97) studied architecture at Oxford Brookes University rudom@hotmail.com .

Trevor 'Manox' Manokore (P99) did a BEng degree in Computer Systems Engineering at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University.trevmanox@yahoo.com.au or s2113240@student.rmit.edu.au .

Reggie Manyakara (97) did a Bachelor of Business Science (Law) and LL.M at Rhodes University. Our spy "Frank Source" claimed in 2008 that "Reggie is getting married after trying to escape the ball and chain for over 29 years. He lives in Pretoria and is a media attorney.". xreje@yahoo.com .

Vimbai Manyumwa (96) was studying the the UK when we last heard from him. vimbaijay@yahoo.com .

Arthur Manzira (G98) is majoring in Computer Engineering and Automotive Technology at New Hampshire Technical College in Nashua, NH. arthur0584@hotmail.com .

Dr Eddmore Mapfeka (E97) wrote in November 2006:"I successfully graduated from the University of Zimbabwe medical school in August 2003. I then did 2 years of housemanship at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo before embarking on remarkably fulfilling practice at Hauna District Hospital in the Honde Valley, where I still am."Email .

Rangi Maramba (P96) worked in London before starting university in 1998.

Munyaradzi Nkosana Maraire (M96) was at Penn State University on a Track and Field scholarship studying International Business and Finance. He was "on" the university football team as wide receiver. He was reported to be back in Zimbabwe in 2006 running his own business World Wide Scholarships. Check out the site worldwidescholarsps.com.

Brian Marx (M99) studied at Rhodes.

Ngoni "Mash" Mashumba (97) recorded a music album and worked for an accounting firm in Harare before starting a medical degree at Birmingham University, UK.

Franco Masuko (E99) did a business degree at UZ.

Yvonne Masiku (PHG99) was reported to be on her way to Australia in 2001.

Gerald Mataka studied at Curtin University in Perth, WA.

Dr Gregory Mataka (G96) qualified as a medical doctor at the University of Liverpool, UK

Tafadzwa Emil Mataswa (F97) studied hotel management in Switzerland.

Anne Matema (PHG96) wrote in 2008:"I am still working for Adam Bede in Harare. My daughter is turning 10 years in May, and I am also hoping to leave the country this year." tinashe2005@hotmail.com .

Rungano Matemachani (PHG97) graduated in 2003 in Marketing/ Business Administration from Marian College in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. and was headed to law school.

Alice Matimba (PHG96) completed a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry at the University of Zimbabwe in 2000 and a Masters in Molecular Biology at Vrije Universiteit, Brussels.

Tare Matiza (E96) studied medicine in Michigan, USA.

Itayi Matsika (M98) studied Human Movement Science at the University of Port Elizabeth.

Dudzai Mauchaza (E97) was at the University of Pittsburg, but was living in Texas in 2008. dudzai@yahoo.com .

Kate Mellon (PHG98) is based in London but has travelled extensively. She works for Morgan Stanley..

Suzie { Mellon } Beswick (PHG96) did a secretarial course in 1997 and returned to Harare after doing marketing in Cape Town. She moved to London in 2000 and in 2005 was working for Goldman Sachs She got married to Dale Beswick (94) in 2008. They are still living in the UK, but plan to move to Australia in 2009.

Tafazwa Mhlanga studied at UCT.

Violet Midzi (PHG97) works in marketing for SAB South Africa. Email .

Jack Milbank (M97) lives in Brisbane, is married to Jacinta Swain and still plays lots of polo. Jack took a gap year playing polo in the USA before getting a BAppSc in Crops and Rangeland at the University of Queensland, where he played polo and college rugby. He wrote in June 2006:"I now live on our fruit orchard, Villarica, on the Sunshine Coast Queensland. I am a director of my own company, Fresh Connect – A specialist supply chain coordination company for fresh produce." Jack_milbank@yahoo.com.au .

Leila Millwarde (PHG 98) who studied in Brisbane married an Aussie fella in 2008. They have settled in Brisbane. leilamill@hotmail.com

Ryan Millwarde (F96) lives in London.

Nick Milne son of the San Sister Jenny, studied Hotel Management through Mandel Hospitality Training Institute in Harare. He was based at Imba Mathombo Lodge in Umwinsidale, which is run by John Ford (E69), for six months before moving on to the Harare Sheraton.

Paula Mitchell (PHG96) worked at Triton Gym in Harare after completing her studies in Sport and Health Management at the Sports and Science Center in Cape Town. She moved to London in 2003, but our spies reported that:"Paula is getting married to Doug Clayton in 2005 and is living in Harare, working as a personal trainer". Email.

George Mkushi (G97) wrote in May 2006: "I still working in the UK, and I have started a music production company ( www.soulsophistocrats.com ). george.mkushi@aeat.co.uk .

Hurudza Mkushi (M97) did Chemical Engineering at Aston University in Birmingham UK and spent a year during his course working in Cambridge doing drilling fluid research for Schlumberger .hurudza@yahoo.com .

Munatsi Mkushi (M99) completed his schooling in Birmingham, UK, then gained a degree in Natural Sciences (Physics) and has gone on to do Management Studies at Churchill College, Cambridge . mrgm2@cam.ac.uk .

Tatora Mkushi (96) studied law at the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK.

Ryan Moan (P98) studied at UCT and now lives in London where he works for a firm of financial consultants. Email .

Sean Molam (M97) had a great time as a Rotary exchange student in Port Huron, Michigan in 1998. He was with DNA Software in Harare doing computer programming and webpage design, and then Flemings having passed his MCSD exams in 2001. He moved to the UK in 2002 and is now married and living in Perth.

Rutendo Mombeshora (PHG98) sadly died in 1999.

Robert Moore (G96) studied engineering at Durham University. He lives in Bedford, UK and works for Unilever.

Thandiwe Moyana (PHG97) graduated from UCT in 2000 with a BA in Economics and Philosophy followed by an honours degree in Economics in Boston. She works in South Africa for a New Zealand agency for international development. Email .

Sifa Mtango (PHG98) started in law school in Bangalore, India on a full scholarship, but wrote in March 2003: "After a road accident in Bangalore, India that landed me with a leg broken in 3 places (!!!), I decided to take my worldly adventures elsewhere. I am now continuing my law degree Down Under, at Murdoch University in Perth." She wrote in 2006: "I graduated from Murdoch University in June 2005 and moved to Sydney to complete my legal training. At the end of 2005 I began working with a law firm mainly practising in commercial work.and in May 2006 I got admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales" jazzmyn_s@yahoo.com

Kudzai Mudede (98) wrote in March 2002: "I am now a writer for the prestigious Seattle Stranger Weekly newspaper and a student at Evergeen State University in Washington State." mudedeblurfan@yahoo.com .

Rachel Muganda (PHG99) did a business degree majoring in Economics at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane.

Tatenda Mugwadi (PHG97) was at Rhodes University.

Dr Bryan Mukandi (P99) qualified as a medical doctor in July 2005. He is married and lives in Ireland. Email .

Jacob Mukumba (E98) was spotted by our spies in Birmingham, Alabama in 2004 while travelling around the States.

Tutsi Mureka (98) graduated from UCT and did a Masters at Manchester University and now works in the UK. murekat@excite.com .

Dr Mazvita Muropa (PHG97) finished her medical degree at Wits University in 2004. She was doing her internship in Nelspruit, South Africa when she last checked in.

T R Mupanemunda (P97) was last reported to be "working towards being a commercial airline pilot."

Roy Muchedzi (E99) was at Loughborough University.

Rungano Mudimu (E99) wrote in May 2002 : "I am currently doing a masters in computer systems engineering at the University of Wales. Grown 6 foot 4 inches."

Our ever unreliable spy "Frank Source" claimed in August 2005 that Tenadai "Smooth" Mujaji (M97), who did his articles with Ernst & Young in Harare, "is now a dad and working in RSA. "

Nyasha Mugwagwa (S99) kessyluv1@yahoo.com .

Nyasha Munjoma (M96) studied Geology at Rhodes University.

Dr Carol Rutendo Munyame (PHG98) the 1998 Headgirl, studied medicine for two years at St George's University, Grenada before graduating in medicine in London in 2004. She works as a gastroenterologist near Cambridge (UK). carolmunyame@hotmail.com .

Simbai Mupasi (M96) graduated from University of Cape Town with a BSc Hons (Quantity Surveying) and is a chartered surveyor with a leading construction cost consultancy in Birmingham, UK.

Tawanda Mushonga did an IT degree in Bristol, UK.

Eunice Musvasva (PHG96) was Sportswoman of the Year at Rhodes University, the only woman to play in three Rhodes first teams. She also represented the Eastern Cape students basketball team and Border province in hockey. Eunice is married, lives in Boston ! She wrote in September 2005:"I am still at Northeastern Univ in Boston doing my PhD in Toxicology." Email.

Tinashe Muyambo (P96) graduated in actuarial science from Melbourne University in 2000 and is working for a leading firm of actuaries in Melbourne.

Anderson "Spluz" Muza (F98) did a B.Accounting (Hons) at Rhodes and left for Port Elizabeth, where he is with Deloitte & Touche to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. He often runs into Shaw Mabuto (E98) at Rhodes, Itai Matsika at UPE and Allen Zinyama at UPE. amuza@deloitte.co.za .

Nyarai Mwamuka (S96) was studying pharmacy in Houston, Texas but "Frank Source" claims he's now in Baltimore.


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Barry Nell (M99) is studying Pharmacy at UPE University, RSA

Charles Newton (P97) After finishing reading International Business Studies at Imperial College, University of London, Charles took a 18 moths off travelling round the world. He has been back in London in 2005 for two years and is in the final stages of the CIMA qualification . He "is often seen up to no good with Ant Lewis (P97)." Email .

Shon Newton (G99) was intending to do BBA through UNISA when we last heard and is reported to be running his own business in Harare.

Tendai Ngwerume (F99) completed his schooling in England. nutterinthemadhouse@hotmail.com .

Derick Nhekairo (96) acquired a degree in business management from the University of Texas. He lives in Texas and works for a large oil company. lordderiq@yahoo.com .

George Nheweyembwa (S97) completed articles with Ernst & Young and duly passed his qualifying exams as a CA. He then worked at Spar and National and First Mutual Life as a Finance Manager, before joining the family enterprise. Email .

Dave Nichols (S97) works for a company that instals alarms in Harare.

Jerry Nkosi (M97) did computer science at Lincoln University in Missouri, USA.

Heath Norton (97) was a Technical Support Consultant with Infobase in Harare. He was intending to checkout the UK when we last heard from him, so we presume he's no longer in Zim. The Don Teeth" <heathn@infobase.co.zw>

Paul Nourse (P96) studied at Columbus State University in Georgia, USA.

Taurayi Nyabadza (P93) was at university in Texas.

Jennifer Nyambudzi (PHG96) was studying in Scotland and engaged to be married when we last heard.


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John Olivey studied in Cape Town. Our spies report that "is working back in Zim at Imire Game Park. He still supports the All Blacks and bets big money on them during the Tri-nations.."

Karen Olivey (PHG98) lives and works in London.

Sally Olivey (PHG96) returned to Zim from the UK and Australia and works in interior design.


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Ian Palmer (97) studied veterinary science at the University of Queensland and is now a vet in Brisbane.

Phillippa Palframan was living in the UK in 2006 and studying for her BA in Education at Roehampton University in SE London.

Christina Papasavvas (PHG96) did a BA in Anthropology and a B.Ed at Deakin University, Mebourne and qualified as a primary teacher. She caught the travel bug and roughed it around Australia in a van for 7 months on graduation. She travelled in Europe in 2002 and was learning Greek in Greece when we last heard in 2003, but intending to return to Australia. christinahelena@hotmail.com

Roeina Patel (PHG96) studied computer information systems, then did a BSC in Business Management in Canada. She is married and now lives in USA. Email .

Yatin Patel (G96) got an Honours Degree in Information Systems from Rhodes. yatin@webmail.co.za .

Tracy { Paynter } van Niekerk (PHG96) completed a secretarial course in Harare in 1997. She married Carl in 2000 and they live in the UK.

Guy Peall (F98) took a gap year before studying hotel management in Switzerland.

Tracy Pereira (PHG98) read History of Art and Fine Art at University of Cape Town. She was working for Reuters in London but is now with BP.

Heather Pettitt (PHG97) graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from Colchester Institute, UK.

Joanna { Philp } Rousseau (PHG98) is married to Sonnie Rousseau and works for Drummonds Chickens in Harare. They have had two children, Joel and Aimee.

Richard Pienaar (M98) was a farm manager in Goromonzi years ago.

Tara Pocock (PHG96) lives and works in Port Elizabeth, after 5 years working in Johannesburg..jongwe@mweb.co.za.

Kerry Potgieter (PHG96) goes on thriving in London. kerry.potgieter@eu.joneslanglasalle.com.

Sarah Pratt (PHG96) got a BA from Rhodes University and was back in Harare, but in 2003 was reported to be in London.

Farai ("Doc") Punungwe (E98) studied Biomedical Science at Southampton University.


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John Querl (E97) completed his schooling in the USA then joined the U.S. Marines. He wrote in March 2006: "I got out of the Marines after serving for four years and attended college for a few years. I got a degree in Computer Information Systems and applied to go in to the US Air force as a pilot. I am currently a Lieutenant in the Air Force going through pilot training for a year."johnquerl@earthlink.net .


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Tonderai "Ram" Ramhewa (G98) was at the University of the West of England, Bristol studying BA Hons Accounting and Finance ram@cricks.com or ramhewa@yahoo.com .

Bryan Readings (M97) is a pilot with MK Airlines flying the "Jumbo". After living in Ballito for 2 years, he decided to move back to Zim in December 2006. Email .

Kerri Richards (PHG) studied English and then did a post graduate degree in Management and Marketing all at UCT. She works in Cape Town. krichards@telkomsa.net .

Peter Richards (F98) lives and works in Ealing Broadway, London and shares with Meghan Thomson (PHG96) and Kate Mellon (PHG98).

Sian { Richards} Amm (PHG96) did a secretarial course in Harare in 1997, a Diploma in Hotel Management in Cape Town in 1998 and a three year Graduate Marketing Management Diploma. She married Grant Amm from Watershed and lived in Cape Town for 6 years and worked for a management consulting company, Platinum Black. They returned to Zim in 2004 and are very happy living in the metropolis of Masvingo. nrg-rjr@mweb.co.zw .

We were saddened to learn of the death in 2001 of Charles Rioga.(F99) who was studying at Rhodes.

Wesley Robertson (M98) was in the Zimbabwe 7s rugby team at the World Cup in Dubai in 1998 at the tender age of 17 and in the Zim Under 21 squad and a cadet at the Zimbabwe rugby academy. Wes played for Zim 7s again in Dubai and Kenya in 1999 and then joined the Penzance Pirates in Cornwall (UK) in 1999 before injury put him out of rugby for a year. Wes is now back in London and playing for Havant Rugby Football Club in Portsmouth. Rehabilitation from injury Pretoria University was been successful and he aims to get back into 7s Rugby. wesley_robertson@o2email.co.uk .

Alice Rockingham-Gill (PHG97) did a BComm at Rhodes.

Bridget Rolfe (PHG96) did Fine Arts at Durban Tech while living in Amanzimtoti in a beach house, much to the envy of a number of other Petreans. She was living and working in Edinburgh in 2003 when we last heard.

Haxton Rose (G97) is works for Intercall in London.

Justin Rous (F98) is doing a hotel management course at Meikles Hotel in Zimbabwe. huskey21@hotmail.com .

Tammy { van Wyk } Roy (PHG99) spent 2000 in Switzerland, then studied fine arts at UCT. She wrote in 2006: "I am still living in Cape Town and running our IT business, got married in February this year in New Zealand". tammy@beingit.co.za

Mau Rushwaya (P96) studied at Rhodes.


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Arnold Sagonda (S98) completed his Bachelor of Laws and Masters in Law at the University of Cape Town. He works at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. in Johannesburg. Email .

Mike Sammons (E98) wrote in November 2005:" After Blackfordby I moved to Livingstone where I managed a casino (I know how strange that must sound after farming!) for 2 years. Am currently managing a casino in Lusaka till the end of the year. Next year will be joining my bro in Perth to try something different, something not as stressfull as running a casino!"Email .

Dane Sampson (99) planned to work in Dubai on graduating in architecture from Cape Town in 2004. ritabushby@hplabelling.com .

Daphne Sanhanga (PHG97) did software engineering at Sheffield University, UK.daphines@hotmail.com .

Abita Savania graduated in a chef's course in Cape Town and then moved to Rhodes where she started her degree. She then moved with Priya to Australia where she is now completing her degree in Brisbane. abitazw@yahoo.com .

Vishal Savania is studying for his degree in Brisbane. theboss6009@yahoo.com.au .

Darsheni { Savania } Fatania (PHG) graduated in IT and Business from Brunel University London in 1999. She works for the National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill. and lives in Harrow, London. She is happily married and has a two year old daughter called Simran. dfatani@nimr.mrc.ac.uk .

Priya Savania (PHG97) did a BComm at Rhodes University and honours in economics at UCT. Priya moved to Australia where she is working for a bank in Brisbane. prisavania@yahoo.com .

Julie - Anne Seaman (PHG96) got a BA in French and Tourism from Oxford Brookes University. She worked in Victoria Falls and Harare co-ordinating a cruise boat on the Zambezi, but moved to Brisbane in February 2004 and works at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. She see quite a bit of Phillip Webb (P86) . juliannes@bcec.com.au .

Neville Sealy (E98) is in London "pursuing my interests in literature" after studying at university in Pitermaritzburg. He was sharing a house with Kenn Slater (M98).

Our spies spotted Matt Searle (P99) in Perth, Western Australia in 2002.

Belinda Shaw (PHG98) lives in Southampton, UK . Email .

Jonathan Shaw (96) did an HDE at Rhodes University, East London and has returned to Zimbabwe to teach.

Justin Sherwood (E97) finished his schooling in Knysna, South Africa, studied MCSE in Port Elizabeth and works in Lancashire, UK doing network development.

Tafadzwa Sibindi (P98) wrote in February 2007 : "I completed my degree in Behavioural Neuroscience and another in Clinical Exercise Physiologynd Magill Univerity, Quebec. Presently I am working in a Neurophysiology Lab doing research in Montreal, Canada at Concordia University and am continuing being the perpetual student!"Email .

Tatenda "Sybe" Sibindi (P96) graduated from the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow with a degree in Architectural Design, spent a year in London in practice and went back to Macintosh to do honours. He lives in Coventry, England.

Themba Sidile (P96) graduated from Adelphi University with a BSc in Finance and is working in the corporate audit department of a bank, we assume in the USA. dasesco@hotmail.com .

Gordon Simpson (S99) topped his course when graduating from Rhodes University with a BSC (Hons) in Information Systems. He is now works for Sun Couriers in JHB.

Ken Slater (M98) lives with Emma Fitzgerald (PHG00) in Essex UK. He has successfully worked his way into an executive managerial position with a railway company in London and plans to move to Cyprus with Emma.

Alistair Smith (M96) works on a farm in Kent.

Luzanne Smith (PHG99) was spotted in London in 2005

Brendon Sole (98) is married to Carolyn { Lewis } Sole (PHG98). They live in London and both play in a band.

Bruce Spain (G96) complete an Operation Raleigh stint in the Belize in 1997 and built a microlite from scratch to raise the funds for his 3 month trip. He did a BComm at UCT and rowed in the SA championships in 1998 and is now in the finance industry in the UK.

Mark Stobart-Vallaro (E98) did the Blackfordby course.

Kirsty Stidolph (PHG96) wrote in June 2002: "I am in London, working for an IT company at the moment after finishing my BCom honours degree in Information Systems" kstidolph@yahoo.com .

Neville Stidolph (S98) graduated from Blackfordby and then worked in Zim, but was reported in 2003 to be in the UK "doing the harvest run".

Janey Stirling (PHG97) did a BComm. at Rhodes. jkstirling@hotmail.com

Adam Stone (M97) is married with one daughter and lives in the UK. Email .

Ruzanne Swemmer (PHG97) was a nurse at Charing Cross Hospital in London when we last heard in 2003 and "still as bubbly as ever." She was sharing a house in London in 2005 with Kai Linnell (PHG97) and Sarah Grubb (PHG97)


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Donald Tabvuma (G99) lives in Newark, Delaware U.S. and did for a Bachelor's in Accounting at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. munya_t@yahoo.com .

Farai "Juice" Tafa (E98) lives in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in Computer Science in 2004. Our spy "Frank Source" reported in 2006 that "he is the founder and CEO of a computer consulting company. ". faraitafa@yahoo.com .

Tineyi Takawira (M97) studied Computer Science and Music Industry at the State University of New York. Email.

Tatenda Tandi (S99) is a sales assistant in Slough, England. tftandi@yahoo.com .

Sharon { Tanner } Whitehead (PGH) lives in Norwich, UK . sharon_tanner@hotmail.com

Kym Taylor (PHG97) did a BComm. at Rhodes and then "did time" in the UK and Europe. She works for Selby Enterprises in Harare. bucket@thepub.co.za .

Steve Tennant (G98) is in the British Army. smokin_steve@hotmail.com .

Olga Terera (PHG96) graduated with a BComm from the National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo in 2000. She is married, has a two year old daughter and is living with her family in Harare.oterera@century.co.zw .

Gayle Thompson (PHG98) graduated in 2002 in Leisure and Tourism Management in England then moved to London and was in contact with Raymond Buchanan, Nev Sealy, Ken Slater, Justin Rous, Rene Boddy and the likes. "London, however seemed to drain the life out of me and upon being offered a job in Joburg, I left with a smile on my face. I never took the job and am planning to study some more.I think I will stay in SA for a while as Africa really is home!"saucytomas@yahoo.co.uk .

Meghan Thompson (PHG96) studied in Cape Town, was sighted in 2001 working in London but is reported in 2009 to be working in advertising in Sydney.

Dr Sarah Thompson (PHG99) is a medic.

Rumbidzai Tobaiwa (PHG96) is married to a Pastor and lives in Harare.

Junious Tsamwayi (S98) is a PTC technician.

Bongani Tungamirai (G99) graduated from University of Cape Town with a BCom in Economics and works in Cape Town. Email .


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Edwin Ukama (G99) completed his BCom (Hons)in Management and Information Systems at Rhodes University then worked for Unilever in Johannesburg. vaukama@yahoo.co.uk .

Brian 'Bhidza' Vambe (98) did a business degree at Glamorgan University in the UK. BrianVambe@aol.com .

Mark van Beunigen studied at UCT, via Watershed.

Georgina van Heerden (PHG99) studied interior design and now works in sales in Brisbane.

Andrew van Tonder (M99) studied Civil Engineering in Brisbane, Australia.andrewvantonder@hotmail.com .

Munyaradzi Vengesa (F97) did a BComm.majoring in Information Technology at University of Natal, Durban campus. He wrote in February 2005; "I am now working for Deloitte & Touche in Edinburgh as a IT consultant. "mvengesa@deloitte.co.uk .

Dr Chido Vera (PHG99) qualified as a medical doctor in Grenada W.I. at St George's University. chidovera@yahoo.com .

Derik Von Memerty (F98) is working on a kids farm at St Albans, UK.


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Bernice Wakefield (PHG96) did a degree in Industrial Psychology and Sociology at Rhodes and is the HR Manager at Colcom Foods in Harare.

Philip Walters (F97) wrote in 2004. "I have lived in Brisbane for the last 3 years and work at Citibank and am studying International Business and Banking , I have just completed trips to the Philippines to setup call centers there for the last 6 months. Before this I lived in London as a Croupier in a casino for 2 1/2 yrs then moved with my fiancé to sunny Australia". philip.irma@bigpond.com .

T Waramba (E99) studied at UCT.

Chris Weare (F96) did a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Rhodes, East London and taught at Springvale House. Our spies reported in 2008 that Chris is teaching in London where he and his girlfriend Clare have bought a house.

Grant Weare lives in Portsmouth, UK.

Ashleigh Webster (PHG98) attended the Academy of Commercial Studies then worked in Harare for a year before moving to the UK. Our spies reported in 2006 that: "She is living Zimbabwe, is now married and expecting her first child."

David Westwood (F97) lives in Malta where he is in the boat business. He and his fiancee Lydia had a baby in 2008.

Taurai Whata (F98) who managed Corporate Governance and Risk Management services for PricewaterhouseCoopers for the southern and east African region (excluding South Africa) left Zimbabwe in 2004 and worked for PwC in Charlotte, North Carolina then JPMorganChase in New York as a VP in their Private Bank. He moved to the Cayman Islands in 2007 as an Account Manager in Hedge Fund Administration. Email .

Anthony Wilkinson (M98) completed an economics and finance degree at Curtin University in Perth in 2001. He started a law degree at the University of Western Australia which he completed at Monash University in Melbourne where he practises as a lawyer, when not playing serious squash. He is getting married in 2009. Email .

Janet Williams (PHG97) successfully completed a BSc in microbiology and biochemistry and a PGCE at Rhodes University.

Wade "Wade-ish" Willingale (G98) completed his BComm Applied Marketing Degree at Midrand University in Johannesburg and then was a partner in an Internet Marketing company. He wrote in wrote in Jan 2007: "I have now joined Rocketseed (www.rocketseed.com) as their Sales Manager and work closely with the Marketing decision makers of the big brand companies. Donna has moved up from Cape Town, also works for Rocketseed as an Account Manager, and is living with me in Randburg, Johannesburg. We would like to plan for a stint in Dubai within the next 2 years. Saw Rene Body in Johannesburg end of 2006. "Email .


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Elliot K Yamoah (99) was at California State University, Northridge, majoring in computer engineering and minoring in architecture

Barbara Yff (PHG96) graduated in biology from the University of Amsterdam and did research in 2001 for an honours project in ethno-botany at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg before returning to the University of Amsterdam to complete an M.Sc in Medical Biology. She is in the last stages of her PhD in Pharmacy in 2005 in London, and when she is not doing her thesis, she is running having achieved a sub 3 hour London Marathon in 2004. barbara.yff@kcl.ac.uk .


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Farai "Pozzo" Zano (S98) is a PTC technician.

Tendai Zhanda (E99) graduated from UCT and in 2004 was working for an insurance company in London.

Gerald Zikwature (S97) completed his Bachelor of Business degree (Accounting and Finance) at Edith Cowan University in Perth, WA. He wrote in December 2004: "I have finally completed my CA Program, giving me another Graduate Diploma, and the "CA" status. I think I may travel to Europe next year and work/ have fun for a while." lawez15@hotmail.com .

Allen Zinyama (M96) is studying Architecture at the University of Port Elizabeth.


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