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MunhumutapaGrand Challenge

Our Heritage. Our Sovereignty. Our Future.

A national intellectual competition for Zimbabweans aged 18 to 35, celebrating Zimbabwean heritage, exploring leadership and national development, and recognising the knowledge and potential of young Zimbabweans.

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Entry fee
US$10
First challenge
Harare
Open to
Ages 18 to 35

Why the Challenge exists

Understanding our past and present. Defining our future.

The Challenge tests what young Zimbabweans know about their history, their country and the world, and rewards the sharpest minds at provincial and national level.

About the Challenge

Vision

To become a respected national intellectual competition that celebrates Zimbabwean heritage, recognises intellectual excellence and inspires young people to contribute to national development.

Mission

To provide a platform where young Zimbabweans can test their knowledge, develop their intellectual abilities and compete for recognition at provincial and national levels.

What is tested

Five competition categories

Every round draws questions from all five categories. Read them closely. They are the syllabus.

Full category details
01

Zimbabwean History and Heritage

Historical kingdoms, the Munhumutapa legacy, Great Zimbabwe, cultural heritage, colonial history and the liberation struggle.
02

Liberation Ideology and National Philosophy

Liberation history, political ideas, sovereignty, self-determination and national identity.
03

The Second Republic and National Development

Government policies, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, education, healthcare, economic development and public programmes.
04

African Geopolitics and Global Affairs

African history, SADC, the African Union, international relations and global affairs.
05

Youth Intelligence and Innovation

General knowledge, mathematics, science, technology, entrepreneurship, logical reasoning, sport and contemporary issues.

Seven steps

How to take part

  1. 01

    Check that you are eligible

    You must be aged 18 to 35. Read the eligibility section below and the official rules.

  2. 02

    Read the competition rules

    The rules set out what is tested, how scoring works and how disputes are handled.

  3. 03

    Follow the registration guide

    Prepare your details and complete the registration form for your province.

  4. 04

    Pay the registration fee

    Use only the approved payment methods published on the Payment Guide page.

  5. 05

    Receive your contestant ID

    Once registration and payment are verified you receive a unique MGC contestant ID.

  6. 06

    Sit the qualifying assessment

    Attend the qualifying assessment on the published date and bring your contestant ID.

  7. 07

    Progress through the rounds

    Qualifying contestants move on to the provincial competition and then the national championship.

Where and when

Upcoming challenges

Harare opens first. Every other province follows. Dates appear here the moment they are confirmed.

All challenges and venues

  • Harare Qualifying Challenge

    Opening soon
    Province
    Harare
    Registration
    Dates to be announced
    Competition date
    Dates to be announced
    Venue
    To be confirmed
    Fee
    US$10

Recognition

Prizes and recognition

Provincial honours for the best in each province. A national title and prize for the best in the country.

Prize conditions

Provincial awards

  • Provincial trophy
  • Certificates of achievement
  • Public recognition on this website and at the event
  • Qualification for the national championship

National champion

Confirmed

US$5,000

  • National championship trophy
  • Certificate and public recognition
  • Additional prizes or educational opportunities, if secured

Final prize conditions will be published with the official rules.

Official notices

Latest announcements

Dates, venues, rule updates and results are published here first. If it is not on this page, it is not official.

All announcements
Registration

The Munhumutapa Grand Challenge website is live

This website is the official source of information for the Challenge. Registration dates for Harare will be announced here first.

Read the notice

Ready to compete?

Registration opens in Harare first. Read the guide, prepare your details and register when your province opens.

Register to competeRead the registration guide