Online Reporter
Fungai Lupande
Mashonaland Central Bureau
Eureka Gold Mine in Mashonaland Central has handed over a newly built three-classroom block to Muroiwa Primary School, further strengthening its support to the local community.
The new classroom block is the third to be constructed at the school by the mine. To complement the new infrastructure, the company also purchased 300 chairs and 300 desks for learners, while construction of a teachers’ house is currently underway.
A few hundred metres from the school, the mine is also constructing a modern clinic, expected to be completed soon.
These developments form part of the mine’s commitment following the relocation of more than 50 families from the Mazhambe and Muroiwa communities to Mbome Valley Farm as part of its expansion programme.
A dip tank has also been established near the relocated households. Guest of honour, Guruve Rural District Council chairman Alderman Fadson Mandaza applauded the mine for its contribution to local development.
“The modernisation of Muroiwa Primary School through the construction of state-of-the-art infrastructure is a testament to the success of public–private partnerships,” he said.
“This aligns with Vision 2030 and His Excellency President Mnangagwa’s mantra of leaving no one and no place behind.”
Alderman Mandaza said attainment of Vision 2030 required collective effort and encouraged parents to pay school levies to help maintain the new facilities.
Eureka Gold Mine’s human capital support services manager, Mr Tinago Tinago, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of communities in its area of operation.
He urged community members to safeguard the infrastructure and announced the mine would provide computers once electricity is connected to the school.
During the ceremony, the mine also presented prizes to academically and athletically outstanding learners.
The awards included sets of school uniforms and various stationery items. Hundreds of community members attended the event and expressed gratitude for the mine’s intervention.
School Development Committee chairperson, Mr Andrew Chinyama, said he was delighted with the progress.
“I’m very happy with what the mine has done for our community. We promise to take good care of the infrastructure,” he said.
