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Sukoluhle Ndlovu Midlands Correspondent
Mkoba, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo and Masvingo Teacher’s colleges are set to integrate secondary school science teacher training to alleviate a shortage of science teachers in the country, Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira has said.

Speaking during a graduation ceremony at Mkoba Teacher’s College last Friday, Prof Murwira said the move is meant to boost the number of Science teachers in secondary schools.

“Next term, Mkoba, Joshua Mqabuko and Masvingo teacher’s colleges will start offering secondary Science teacher training so as to increase the number of teachers in the country.

“The country is facing a serious shortage of Science teachers at the moment and we hope to alleviate that problem soon.
“The three colleges have already enrolled students towards the programme and they are starting in May. We enrolled 300 students so far, that means its 100 students per institution,’ he said.

Prof Murwira said the infrastructure in the three colleges is enough to accommodate more students.
“The colleges were under utilising the infrastructure so now we are utilising it. The infrastructure that is already there is enough to accommodate all students.

He said the Government recently availed $500 000 to the three colleges to secure science equipment needed.
“We have given all these colleges money amounting to $500 000 for acquiring science equipment needed. It’s a vision that is followed by action,” he said.

Prof Murirwa said the move is very important for the future generation.
“The introduction of secondary Science teacher training is a move which we believe is very important for our future science generation.

“Teachers are very important and we can never downplay the importance of teachers. All of us, every one of us came through the hands of a teacher.

He encouraged graduands to contribute immensely towards nation building and developing.
“If people prosper he nation is prospering, All the people in the country matter, each one of us matters, so don’t point at anyone, point at yourself and say what am l doing for my country.

“So, please, put your education into use and contribute towards the developing of our country Zimbabwe.
“Let’s package and sell opportunity in Zimbabwe that is why President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is open for business. It means we are selling opportunities,” he said.