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MINISTER of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development, Nyasha Chikwinya, has urged elderly women to consider going back to school and make significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the country. Speaking at a ground breaking ceremony of the Seventh Day Adventist Church-run Himalaya Mission High School in Himalaya recently, Cde Chikwinya, said rural women should play a critical role to help retaining Zimbabwe’s reputable status as one of the leading countries in Africa with highest literate rate.
“Education is the way to go. You (women) can go back to school and help improve societies. A literate society makes a big difference in the socio-economic development of the country. An illiterate society has no vision. Be innovative and utilise resources that you have and take care of your families,” said Cde Chikwinya.
She hailed SDA’s initiative saying the school, when fully functional, would go a long way in easing woes challenges faced by school children who would walk for more than 20 km to the nearest School, Chitora High.
She pledged 200 litres of diesel that would be channeled towards the refurbishment of the road that leads to the site as well as transport allowances for five Himalaya Primary School teachers for their “dedication and commitment” in promoting education in the Zimunya District.
SDA development director, Mr Dennis Munaiwa, said the institution would tirelessly work hard to make their dream come to fruition. “We will to our best to ensure that the school, when completed, will service the community of Himalaya and surrounding areas,” he said. Mrs Rovai Mukwakwami, a villager in Himalaya applauded Cde Chikwinya and SDA’s efforts in developing communities that are lagging behind in terms of development as well as encouraging adult education.
Online Reporter