Pen, Pieces & Speech Academy

Elite Debate, & Public speaking Training.

We train competitors to dissect complex motions, build unassailable cases, and deliver flawless rebuttals. Our rigorous curriculum prepares minds for the regional arena.

We professionally train children from the age of 8 to 19. We offer both in person(contact) and online training classes. Membership is annual. Get in touch via the button below.

Meet the Head Coach

Inspiring excellence through qualified and accredited strategic leadership.

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Mduduzi Ncube is the Founding Director of Bulawayo Schools Rumble, the leader of 7 flagship tournaments designed for both Zimbabwe and Africa. He is an experienced judge, Debater and Public speaker. He also provides corporate communication and marketing training. Ncube is a Master of Science in Strategic Communication graduate, and a PhD student at the University of South Africa(UNISA)

THE CURRICULUM

Three Disciplines of Precision

Our year-round programs focus on intellectual sports that demand strategic foresight, deep research, and absolute composure under cross-examination.

01 / FORENSICS
02 / STRATEGY
03 / RHETORIC

Debate & Public Speaking

Chess & Tactical Play

Creative Writing & Poetry

Mastering the British Parliamentary format. Students learn to construct sound arguments, identify logical fallacies, and deliver persuasive rebuttals under strict time constraints.

Analyzing positional play and tactical gambits. We teach students to calculate deep variations, manage time pressure, and execute precise endgames on the board.

Crafting powerful narratives and structured verse. Students refine their voice, learn advanced literary devices, and compose compelling arguments on the page.

ACADEMY ENTRY

Structured Training Tiers

Whether joining as an individual competitor or establishing a school-wide partnership, our training programs deliver elite, tournament-tested instruction.

INDIVIDUAL
INSTITUTIONAL

The Scholar Track

The Delegation Track

Weekly intensive coaching sessions, access to regional sparring leagues, and direct mentorship from tournament-tested adjudicators.

Comprehensive school-wide training partnerships, custom curriculum design, coach development workshops, and guaranteed slots in the annual Rumble.

Termly Enrollment

Institutional Contract