Tinaye Agere
Online Reporter
THE Second Republic, under President Mnangagwa, has revolutionised the education system through adoption of the Heritage-Based Education 5.0, whose focus is on producing goods and services that satisfy people’s needs.
This marks a significant departure from the previous Education 3.0 model, which was aimed at creating job-seeking graduates.
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira highlighted this transformation at the Harare Polytechnic’s 105th graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
A total of 3 460 graduands were capped at the ceremony.
“The truth is, we cannot become what we don’t know. And we cannot become what we can’t do. Whatever you see reflects your ability, so if you are not happy with it, up your ability.
“There are no miracles. But colonisation taught us to wait as if some surprise will come. There is no surprise, we have to make our country the way we want it to be,” Prof Murwira said.
He said the application of knowledge and skill is the variable that makes a difference between a developed and undeveloped nation, even though both can possess similar resources.
“This can only come through education. You cannot delegate the development of your country, of your family, of yourself, to any other person except yourself.
“Development does not come; it is spearheaded by people. This is why His Excellency, President Mnangagwa’s words are profound, “Ilizwe,lakhiwa nabanikazi bali/ nyika inovakwa nevene vayo”.
Therefore, it is important to focus on our education, on our skills and on our knowledge.”
Harare Polytechnic, like other tertiary institutions across the country, is making strides by ensuring impactful technical and vocational education training for its students.
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