Martin Muleya
MUTARE-Barely a month after allegations emerged involving a principal of another private college in Mutare, Climax Academy head is set to appear in court facing allegations of indecently assaulting a female learner.
The complainant, name withheld for professional reasons, was doing form four at the academy when the alleged incident occurred. She confided to The Midweek Watch that sometime in February 2026 during a school sports programme held at Golf Academy, Carrington Nyadongo instructed that no pupil would be allowed to attend sporting activities without prescribed school tracksuit.
The learner alleges that two girls and eight boys who did not have tracksuits remained at the school. Nyadongo allegedy advised those without tracksuits to use his office telephone to contact their parents and request money to purchase the required uniform.
The learner alleged that while she was speaking to her father from the principal’s office, Nyadongo attempted to touch her breasts. She said she immediately rejected the alleged advance and continued with the telephone conversation after the principal left the office.
According to her statement, her father agreed to send money for the tracksuit. She later returned to the office, this time accompanied by a male friend who remained outside, to collect the tracksuit. During that visit, she alleged that the principal attempted to hug her.
The learner said she subsequently travelled to Golf Academy where she confided to a close friend about what had allegedly happened. Upon returning home, she informed her parents, who later visited the school seeking an explanation.
Nyadongo denied the allegations when confronted by the learner’s parents.
The learner further alleged that before transferring from Climax Academy she had been studying Accounting at her previous school. She claimed that after the alleged incident, Nyadongo purchased an Accounting textbook for her. However, her father had already decided to withdraw her from the school and instructed her to collect all her belongings.
The matter was later reported to police, leading to Nyadongo’s brief arrest. He has since been summoned to appear before the court on August 07, 2026.
When contacted for comment, Nyadongo referred this reporter to his friend Stanley Mwarumba.
Mwarumba dismissed the allegations, arguing they were based on hearsay rather than verified evidence.
“The allegation as presented is based on hearsay and speculation rather than firsthand knowledge. Accordingly, I am unable to respond or admit allegations founded on unverified information. If nayone assets that such an incident occurred, the burden rests upon them to provide credible and admissible evidence in support of that claim,” he said.
Mwarumba further alleged that the accusations were linked to leadership disputes within AFC Mugodhi Church.
“Mr Nyadongo is a church pastor and there are fights at his church, with members jostling for top positions to be occupied at the biggest church gathering of the year. They are trying by all means to take one another down,” Mwarumba said.
He also questioned why the matter had not allegedly been reported immediately to other members of staff or fellow pupils, maintaining that the claims remain unsubstantiated unless supported by credible evidence.
“However, I respectfully submit that any findings should be based solely on credible evidence and not on rumors, hearsay or unverified assertions. I can neither confirm nor deny the allegations, but can confirm there are church disputes, with other matters involving church pastors already before the courts,” he added.
