Story by Memory Chamisa
THE ZANU PF Secretaries Capacity Building Workshop ended this Friday, with consensus on strengthening understanding of Heritage-Based Education and on the role of political education, innovation, and research in driving national development.
The workshop featured discussions and presentations by Government Ministries, state universities, the Chitepo School of Ideology and party leadership.
Drawn from the ZANU PF party’s ten Provinces and Districts, the Secretaries acknowledged the workshop as insightful.
“Over the past two days, we have received valuable presentations from Government Ministries, our universities, the Chitepo School of Ideology and Party leadership. These presentations have strengthened our understanding of Heritage-Based Education, the role of political education, educational security and the importance of innovation, production and research in driving Zimbabwe’s development,” noted Zimbabwe Foundation for Education with Production representative Cde Shorai Matandirotya.
“The guidance shared by our Secretary General, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, reminded us that learning begins with humility. His message that the future of every nation is shaped through education should continue to inspire us as we strengthen our education sector and build a knowledgeable, patriotic and productive society,” said Secretary for ZANU PF Education, Masvingo Province, Ms Aletah Makomeke.
ZANU PF Secretary for Education, Ideology and Research Cde Charles Tavengwa, who is also Harare Metropolitan Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, highlighted the importance of such engagements in strengthening the party’s commitment towards national development, innovation and academic excellence.
“These discussions have clearly demonstrated that Heritage-Based Education remains central to achieving Vision 2030, the National Development Strategy and the aspirations of our Party. Education must continue to produce citizens who are innovative, self-reliant and committed to serving their communities and their country,” he said.
“We have also taken careful note of the important issues raised during the plenary sessions. These include the strengthening of technical and vocational education, support for learners facing integration challenges, curriculum review to meet national development needs, the establishment of a ZIMFEP school in Masvingo Province, the prevention of drug and substance abuse through the implementation of the established national drug and substance abuse framework across all educational institutions.
“Issues also include the conduct of adequate research in schools and communities to better understand and address the causes and prevalence of drug and substance abuse to promote a safe, healthy and drug-free learning environment, and the continued promotion of practical skills in agriculture, mining, tourism, construction and other productive sectors,” he added.
The workshop concluded with participants concurring that political education is not just an event but a continuous process, noting that, as representatives, they carry the responsibility of ensuring other party members understand the Ruling Party’s history, values, policies and vision.
