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Liberty Dube Mutare Bureau
Johane Marange apostolic sect is breaking new ground as it seeks to empower its members in Information Communication Technology (ICTs) and transform their lives.

The sect, which runs St Noah Primary School in Nyanga, is seeking to equip the school with the latest technology that will benefit all learners and the community.

Speaking on the sidelines of a tour of the school by Information Communication Technology and Cyber Security Minister Supa Mandiwanzira recently, St Noah Primary School headmaster Mr Cuthbert Zari said the school had made a huge difference in the community and would transform the lives of its pupils once the school was equipped with the necessary tools to enable its learners to access the ICT world.

“We have made a huge difference in the community and that difference will make an impact if we move along with the times in embracing ICTs,” he said.

The school, which has an enrolment of 863 pupils from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to Grade Seven, will be officially opened next month.

Mr Zari said St Noah’s had attained a 41 percent pass rate at Grade Seven last year, but expressed optimism to increasing the pass rate as the school was still young.

He said the school faces challenges that include inadequate classrooms, furniture and teachers. Minister Mandiwanzira commended the move to build the school by the church.

“People used to rate apostolic sects lowly because of perceived lack of education, but I really am excited with this project,” he said.

“Traditional churches are important and I am glad that you have been taking up the Government’s programmes on education and health.”