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Tadious Manyepo at DADAYA Training Centre
The first batch of the Youth Service in Zimbabwe (YSZ) trainees is passing-out today at Dadaya Youth Training Centre in Zvishavane.
The program, previously known as the National Youth Service and discontinued in 2019,was relaunched by President Mnangagwa in Murehwa early this year.
And the first batch with a total of 831 recruits get their caps after completing the rigorous six months of training today.
Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Tino Machakaire is presiding over the event.
The beautifully-dressed recruits are formed-up in five ranks.
Minister Machakaire is invited to inspect the parade and he duly enters.
He is impressed with the turn-out and subsequently allows them to march past in “slow and quick time”.
The procession is on and the parents are ecstatic.
Minister Machakaire inspects parade
Recruits leading themselves in parade
What makes this parade unique is the fact that it is the recruits themselves leading each other. They are the parade commanders, super-numerals, parade adjutants and there is absolutely no instructor directing them.
Parade transitions from slow-to-quick march
Military and para-military drills have the tendency to start on low notes then escalate in their crescendo.
Onlookers are on their feet as the recruits are doing nothing but confirming they are no longer those idle youths they were before they touched base at Dadaya.
It’s a spectacle!
It’s drill display time
The march-past in slow and quick time is done.
But the entertainment has just started. Two ranks of same-sized recruits have taken the front seat.
Some call it “clowning drills” but it is the most exciting part spectators want to see.
Minister Machakaire ready to address the recruits
The recruits have marched in “review order” to get closer to the saluting stage and get to listen to Minister Machakaire’s keynote address.
They have sung the Youth Song which is so deep in meaning and they are ready to get what the Guest kf Honour has to say.
YSZ recruits get career opportunities
Minister Machakaire has encouraged youths across the country to enroll for Youth Serve in Zimbabwe programs to enhance their opportunities in industry.
This follows the recruitment of over 50 trainees at Dadaya Youth Training Centre by several government institutions and parastatals.
The 50 have since been absorbed by Zimpapers, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Zvishavane Town Council and the Zimbabwe National Army.
Minister Machakaire revealed this as he officiated the pass-out parade of 831 trainees at Dadaya Training Centre.
Parade marches off, pass-out parade done
The parade, composed of five ranks, seven super numerals, one parade commander and 831 recruits is marching off to signal the end of the program.
Hoping to have you on the ride at the next YSZ pass-out in Vumba, Manicaland Province.
Online Reporter
