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Authorities in Chinhoyi want Government to consider constructing more schools in the town to cater for the area’s growing population. Some schools are resorting to hot-seating, while in others more than 100 pupils have to share a single classroom.
Speaking at a recent meeting convened by Chinhoyi legislator Dr Peter Mataruse at Chinhoyi Town House, Ward 5 Councillor Mr Tongai Kapesa said part of the $3 000 his ward was allocated through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) should go towards construction of new classroom blocks at Ruvimbo and Rujeko primary schools.
The meeting was meant to set top priorities for projects to be covered through proceeds from the CDF. The projects are supposed to be undertaken within the scope of the 100-day plan.
“I plead with this House (gathering) that may the CDF be used towards the construction of new classroom blocks at Ruvimbo and Rujeko primary schools,” said Mr Kapesa.
“At Chikonohono Primary School, more than 200 pupils are learning outside classrooms. The rate of construction of schools in Chinhoyi is a bit slow.”
It is believed that Mashonaland West Province has a high number of satellite schools, especially in resettlement areas.
Out of 1 171 primary and secondary schools in the province, 457 are not registered.
Councillor for Ward 9 Cde Tapera Mutovidho told the same meeting that the CDF funds should also be channelled towards the rehabilitation of clinics in the town.
“Our major priority in my area is the procurement of a water tank and stand to be placed at Mzari Clinic,” he said.
The other priorities mentioned during the meeting included the construction of market stalls across the town and drilling of boreholes.
Dr Mataruse urged council to deal with vendors in the provincial capital and provide proper vending sites for the informal traders.
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