SA exodus worries Gwanda college principal

GUYU Vocational Centre principal, Milton Moyo, has lamented the exodus of youths from Gwanda to South Africa which he said was affecting programmes they have introduced.

Moyo was briefing the Minister of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment, Patrick Zhuwao, last Thursday during the Minister's tour of the Vocational Training Centre (VTC)

Moyo said most of the projects at the centre failed after youths left the country for South Africa and community leaders were concerned with the levels of migration.

"DVV International supported us in food security programmes. 60 youths were identified in Guyu and support of $6,562,36 was pledged and $ 4,640,30 was released. Procurements were conducted according to the budget outlines and procurement procedures. Acquittals were done. The centre also invited the community leadership to come and see the equipment together with the youths," said Moyo.

"However, both the centre and community leadership were shocked with the response of the youths in the area. Some youths were said to have joined JMN Polytechnic for a teacher training programme and some were said to have gone to South Africa as is the norm with most youths in this area."

In response, Zhuwao urged Guyu VTC to introduce short courses to equip the youths with skills in between secondary school terms to prevent them from leaving the country.