Story by Wellington Makonese
GOVERNMENT has rolled out mobile science laboratory kits to rural schools, with five schools in Gokwe Chireya benefiting as the Second Republic intensifies efforts to expand access to quality STEM education.
The initiative is part of Government’s drive to build an innovation-led economy by promoting science education at the grassroots level.
Learners at schools such as Mbovana Secondary School can now conduct practical experiments using the newly introduced mobile science laboratory kits, bringing real science learning directly to rural classrooms and replacing theory-based guesswork with hands-on experience.
“We used to be taught experiments without practicals, making it difficult to understand. We thank the government for remembering us in the rural areas,” a pupil said.
“As a Form Four learner, I believe this is valuable as we prepare for our examinations,” a learner said.
“These mobile labs are a game-changer. They change how we perceive education and make science more interesting,” a beneficiary said.
Through this dynamic Public-Private Partnership, ordinary classroom desks are being transformed into fully equipped science workstations, bringing practical STEM learning closer to rural communities.
“This is a prime example of how Public-Private Partnerships can drive education. As the world goes digital, we are ensuring that no learner and no place is left behind. This initiative will also encourage more girls to pursue STEM subjects because what boys can do, girls can do just as well, if not better,” Director, Elevate Trust Ms Sicelo Dube said.
The initiative complements the government’s drive to build an innovation-driven economy by widening access to quality science education and equipping learners with practical skills for the future.
“This aligns with our national STEM strategy and the country’s development agenda as we work towards transforming Zimbabwe into a technologically empowered economy by 2030,” Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Dr Torerai Moyo said.
As the Second Republic modernises the education sector, investment in STEM infrastructure continues to bridge the rural-urban divide, ensuring every learner has an equal opportunity to participate in Zimbabwe’s knowledge and innovation-led economy.
