Opinion / Columnist
Zimbabwe education system hailed
24 Sep 2015 at 11:54hrs | Views
The recent Second Education Conference and Expo held in Harare was a success and it really showed that the country's education system is among the best in Africa as a continent. This can be attributed to President Robert Mugabe for adopting good educational policies.
Foreign delegates who attended the event showered a lot of praises on President Mugabe who led the country from the bond of colonialism to independence.
The President was credited for the promulgation of education policies which promoted massive growth of the sector since independence. It was quite interesting to note that one of the delegates from Botswana commended Zimbabwe highly for managing to localise its examination process.
We should, as patriotic citizens of this country and progressive minded people, thank all the former and current Ministers of Education, not forgetting the teachers , for a job well done. It should also be emphasised that there is need for all the stakeholders in education to work hard together for the betterment of the country.
It should also be noted by the relevant authorities that there is greater need to incorporate the use of Information Communication Technology (ICTs) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the education service delivery. Currently the use of ICTs in education is being hampered by non-availability of electricity particularly in the rural areas.
There is need for us, as citizens of this beloved country of ours, to challenge the relevant institutions and stakeholders to close that gap in order to promote the programme. Many people in Southern Africa have revealed in public fora that they are enjoying a great service in their educational systems, which were propped up by Zimbabwean teachers.
It should also be taken into cognisance that we are enjoying this educational and technological advancement because of the peaceful environment prevailing in the country. The political leadership should be praised for maintaining the peace.
Zimbabwe has produced a lot of graduates and still continues to produce more thereby making it one of the countries with high literacy rates. Many Zimbabweans in the Diaspora are highly qualified and some of them are working in challenging jobs. This can be epitomised by xenophobia which occurred in South Africa. Zimbabweans have and are still accused of taking jobs from South African locals. Honestly what can be done if they are the ones qualified for the jobs?
It should be now the right time we should appreciate our own education system which is being appreciated by foreigners. Hats off to the Ministries of education for raising high the national flag far afield.
Foreign delegates who attended the event showered a lot of praises on President Mugabe who led the country from the bond of colonialism to independence.
The President was credited for the promulgation of education policies which promoted massive growth of the sector since independence. It was quite interesting to note that one of the delegates from Botswana commended Zimbabwe highly for managing to localise its examination process.
We should, as patriotic citizens of this country and progressive minded people, thank all the former and current Ministers of Education, not forgetting the teachers , for a job well done. It should also be emphasised that there is need for all the stakeholders in education to work hard together for the betterment of the country.
It should also be noted by the relevant authorities that there is greater need to incorporate the use of Information Communication Technology (ICTs) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the education service delivery. Currently the use of ICTs in education is being hampered by non-availability of electricity particularly in the rural areas.
There is need for us, as citizens of this beloved country of ours, to challenge the relevant institutions and stakeholders to close that gap in order to promote the programme. Many people in Southern Africa have revealed in public fora that they are enjoying a great service in their educational systems, which were propped up by Zimbabwean teachers.
It should also be taken into cognisance that we are enjoying this educational and technological advancement because of the peaceful environment prevailing in the country. The political leadership should be praised for maintaining the peace.
Zimbabwe has produced a lot of graduates and still continues to produce more thereby making it one of the countries with high literacy rates. Many Zimbabweans in the Diaspora are highly qualified and some of them are working in challenging jobs. This can be epitomised by xenophobia which occurred in South Africa. Zimbabweans have and are still accused of taking jobs from South African locals. Honestly what can be done if they are the ones qualified for the jobs?
It should be now the right time we should appreciate our own education system which is being appreciated by foreigners. Hats off to the Ministries of education for raising high the national flag far afield.
Source - Stewart Murewa
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