Zimbabwean Youth Provides Free Online Coding Classes

Eric Khumalo grew up not having many options available to him, much like many other young Zimbabweans, but luck blessed him with a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The 21-year-old curious youngster graduated from high school in 2018 and taught at three different schools in the Bulawayo area while awaiting news of his application; 18 months later he was accepted into the University of Berkeley, California on a scholarship from the Mastercard Foundation.

His interest in computer science and technology and a chance encounter with a teacher who saw his potential eventually resulted in “Emzini weCode” – meaning “The House of Code” in his native language Shona – a free online coding course.

Khumalo understands the power of knowledge and giving back to his community, so he has kept the classes free – or minimal by covering the cost of data to stream educators from US varsities – in order to reach as many hungry minds as possible.

He has every reason to be proud as Emzini weCode has grown: reaching over 1000 learners and the curriculum has allowed his pupils to move onto other schools and careers.

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