Chronicle EditorSikhumbuzo Moyo in Jotsholo
Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works, responsible for Local Authorities and Traditional Leadership, Albert Mavhunga is today set to commission two classroom blocks at Gobakhulu Primary School in Jotsholo.
The classroom blocks were constructed by the Japanese Embassy in Zimbabwe at a cost of US$72 000.
The construction of the two blocks has brought a huge relief to the community of Ward Eight which has always faced challenges due to the limited number of schools.
Before the project, the nearest Government school was located about 10km away which made it difficult for many learners to get access to education.
Gobakhulu Primary School was constructed in 2022 which had an initial two blocks which limited enrollment of learners up to Grade Three which resulted in about 100 learners traveling long distances to attend school outside their community.
Also attending the commissioning ceremony is the ambassador of Japan to Zimbabwe Mr Shinichi Yamanaka.
Over the years, communities around Zimbabwe have benefited from the support provided by the Government of Japan under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Humanitarian Projects Assistance scheme, which provides support to improve social and economic conditions at the local level in the fields of education, health, food and nutrition security.
GGP was launched in Zimbabwe in 1989 and to date, 162 projects have been implemented throughout the country with total funding of over US$16,5 million.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter