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Chinotimba donates 100 bags of cement
02 May 2015 at 13:47hrs | Views
MUSWERA Secondary School in Chipinge's Ward 17 received a shot in the arm after a local farmer and Member of National Assembly for Buhera South, Joseph Chinotimba donated 100 bags of cement worth $1 400 towards the flooring and plastering of one classroom clock.
The school has an enrolment of 170 students and has classes for forms one, two and three.
Speaking at the occasion, Chinotimba said he felt duty bound to help in the construction of the school.
"You know I have a macadamia farm at Chihoza which I believe must be re-christened Chinotimba Farm. Some children who came to help me harvest the macadamia asked me to come and visit the school. To my greatest horror, I saw the school literally on its knees if not on the dusty floor. Education is close to my heart. In the 70s, I came to pick cotton at Chipangayi to raise money for school fees. Later on, I went to Zona to get an education. Therefore, in my small way, I have raised this amount to help fulfil the social aspect of Zim-Asset," he said.
He added that he would provide 200 litres of paint and 10 window frames.
In a speech punctuated by biblical innuendoes, Chinotimba reiterated the fact that there was nothing political in his donation.
His duty was to conscientise the people on the need for them to be their own liberators.
"Let us build this school as a community.
"It is immoral to charge a fee as a builder yet you are a member of this community. The Bible says that he who fails to take care of his family is worse than a non-believer. Thus, I have gone around with a begging bowl to some corporates for them to partner us in developing the school as a way of ploughing their profits into the community."
A local entrepreneur, Mr Runyowa, donated four window frames and a door frame.
On its part, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education through the Acting Deputy Provincial Education Director, Mr Mugano, thanked those who donated materials to Muswera community for being conscious of the important role education plays in the development of a nation.
''We are humbled by the spirit of giving shown by the Chipinge people as exemplified by Hon Joseph Chinotimba, Mr Gondayi Chikangaise and Mr Runyowa.
"It is through the efforts of generous citizens like these that we as a nation, are at the apex of the continent in terms of the literacy rate.
"However, I exhort everyone concerned to keep to the minimum standards when building structures for the new school.
"As the Provincial Education Directorate, we will always be there to give a helping hand,'' he said.
Muswera Secondary School is situated at Daisy Hill about 15 kilometres from Chipinge.
The head, Mr Isaac Muchono, lamented the lack of teachers' cottages for the nine teachers who started teaching there this year.
Chipinge District Education Officer, Mrs Chiedza Betah, said the donations came from the Daisy Hill community while the other partners in development came from elsewhere.
"As long as we are all eager to succeed, we will not go wrong. It is pleasant to note that a local NGO, COPAZ, came to the party. Gone are the days when we had to look up to foreign NGOs for sustenance. Let us continue to grow educationally," she said.
She urged parents to mould bricks and ferry sand to the school site for the building of more classroom blocks.
The school has an enrolment of 170 students and has classes for forms one, two and three.
Speaking at the occasion, Chinotimba said he felt duty bound to help in the construction of the school.
"You know I have a macadamia farm at Chihoza which I believe must be re-christened Chinotimba Farm. Some children who came to help me harvest the macadamia asked me to come and visit the school. To my greatest horror, I saw the school literally on its knees if not on the dusty floor. Education is close to my heart. In the 70s, I came to pick cotton at Chipangayi to raise money for school fees. Later on, I went to Zona to get an education. Therefore, in my small way, I have raised this amount to help fulfil the social aspect of Zim-Asset," he said.
He added that he would provide 200 litres of paint and 10 window frames.
In a speech punctuated by biblical innuendoes, Chinotimba reiterated the fact that there was nothing political in his donation.
His duty was to conscientise the people on the need for them to be their own liberators.
"Let us build this school as a community.
"It is immoral to charge a fee as a builder yet you are a member of this community. The Bible says that he who fails to take care of his family is worse than a non-believer. Thus, I have gone around with a begging bowl to some corporates for them to partner us in developing the school as a way of ploughing their profits into the community."
A local entrepreneur, Mr Runyowa, donated four window frames and a door frame.
On its part, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education through the Acting Deputy Provincial Education Director, Mr Mugano, thanked those who donated materials to Muswera community for being conscious of the important role education plays in the development of a nation.
''We are humbled by the spirit of giving shown by the Chipinge people as exemplified by Hon Joseph Chinotimba, Mr Gondayi Chikangaise and Mr Runyowa.
"It is through the efforts of generous citizens like these that we as a nation, are at the apex of the continent in terms of the literacy rate.
"However, I exhort everyone concerned to keep to the minimum standards when building structures for the new school.
"As the Provincial Education Directorate, we will always be there to give a helping hand,'' he said.
Muswera Secondary School is situated at Daisy Hill about 15 kilometres from Chipinge.
The head, Mr Isaac Muchono, lamented the lack of teachers' cottages for the nine teachers who started teaching there this year.
Chipinge District Education Officer, Mrs Chiedza Betah, said the donations came from the Daisy Hill community while the other partners in development came from elsewhere.
"As long as we are all eager to succeed, we will not go wrong. It is pleasant to note that a local NGO, COPAZ, came to the party. Gone are the days when we had to look up to foreign NGOs for sustenance. Let us continue to grow educationally," she said.
She urged parents to mould bricks and ferry sand to the school site for the building of more classroom blocks.
Source - manicapost
