Kutama receives books

teachers’ welfare, but that should not steal your noble cause,” said Cde Muk­wangwariwa. At the same time, moti­vation should not be viewed from the point of what you get, but what you give to the nation.”
Cde Mukwangwariwa donated text­books and exercise books worth over US$10 000 in an effort to alleviate text book shortage at the school. He warned teachers not to fall prey to “false prom­ises” made by opposition parties aimed at winning over their votes.
He said some Government min­istries had neglected teachers. “The rel­evant ministries led by Minister Tendai Biti (Finance) and Minister David Coltart (Education, Sport, Arts and Culture) have been reluctant in releas­ing grants as part of the teachers’ incen­tives, especially in the rural areas,” he said. “We are now afraid that the high standards set before the GNU era might decline.” SDA chairperson Mr Gasper Maburo said teachers needed motivation.
The prize giving ceremony was attended by over 1 000 people.
Meanwhile, at least 68 primary and secondary schools in Hurungwe dis­trict would this year give the best pupils prizes and hold their speech and prize giving day following a donation of text­books worth about US$5 000.