Rural schools, clinics to benefit from solar equipment donation

schools and clinics countrywide.
Receiving the material yesterday, Zanu-PF secretary for education Dr Sikhanyiso Ndlovu, said the development would complement President Mugabe’s schools computerisation programme.
“The Lights for Education comes at a crucial time of our education system and will facilitate computerisation programme of His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces.
“There are schools without electricity, which were given computers hence the installation will be more than welcome.
“Our Zimbabwe National Army schools in rural areas must also benefit,” he said.
Dr Ndlovu said the country’s success in peace and development was due to the educational progress in urban and rural areas and that explained why Zimbabwe had the highest literacy rate in Africa.
“Zimbabwe is not a dark nation anymore. Zimbabwe is at war against ignorance hunger and diseases. Lights for Education is welcome to join us in this company,” he said.
Dr Ndlovu said the Zimbabwe Open University student teachers in rural areas would also benefit immensely as some of them study with candlelight.
“In health, I am pleased that some clinics will have solar energy,” he said.