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Impact journalism: Destitute Havana student thrown lifeline
Ndapandula Vanyika Maria Shiimi’s long walk from Havana to Triumphant College in Khomasdal has ended, at least for now. This is after a recent New Era article highlighted her daily struggle. Shiimi said she used to leave home at around 05h00 and arrive on campus at 07h15 on foot because she could not afford both... The post Impact journalism: Destitute Havana student thrown lifeline appeared first on New Era .
New EraBy Ndapandula Vanyika21 Aug 2026, 09:33 am
Maria Shiimi’s long walk from Havana to Triumphant College in Khomasdal has ended, at least for now. This is after a recent New Era article highlighted her daily struggle. Shiimi said she used to leave home at around 05h00 and arrive on campus at 07h15 on foot because she could not afford both rent and taxi fare.
Originally published by New Era on 21 Aug 2026, 09:33 am. View original article