Originally from Malawi, Sialas relocated to Zimbabwe, where he overcame significant challenges to pursue his education. With no public transportation, he walked 30 kilometers to school. Trained in safety and maintenance, he values integrity, hard work, and helping others grow. A father of eight, he thrives in Quest’s dynamic environment, mentoring students and learning alongside them. Sialas’s wisdom, empathy, and resilience make him a pillar of the Quest community.
Lovemore was born in Esigodini, and attended Mzinyani Secondary School so one cannot really be more home grown.
Afterschool, Lovemore worked for the DDF, a Government entity where he built and made repairs to rural bridges. Following this, Lovemore attended a three year brick laying course in Gwanda and then returned home where he was farming and started with Quiet Waters as a general hand in 2009.
In 2016 an opportunity opened up at Quest as a handyman working with basic building projects and assisted in starting the EcoPark, something that Lovemore is very passionate about today. You will often find him talking to the students about what is currently needed to be planted or what needs to be harvested amongst his chickens and worm farm.
Bonani (Edward) Mpofu was born in Esigodini General hospital and attended Sigola Primary school here in the Esigodini Valley and then for senior school attend Induna Barracks in Bulawayo. Edward started as a gardener at Falcon college in 1997 and in 2004 he moved to the kitchen where his passion for cooking took off. Amongst Edward’s favourites is cooking up pastries, and in particular he does a fantastic chicken pie, oh, and his roast beef…
Edward joined Quest in 2018 and has now mastered the new kitchen layout and appliances. Edward is often heard among the students encouraging them to pursue a career in the kitchen.
Born and raised in a little mining town, Zvishavane, Zimbabwe, Chum has always had a deep passion for cooking.
Chum started his cooking career at Falcon College where he learned to cook and was then transferred over to Quest where he was the youngest member of staff on the team.
In his spare time, Chum likes to play and watch football and is an avid Liverpool supporter. Chum also like to learn from the students that come through Quest, saying “Quest is my hero because Quest is my life”.
