By Perpetua Murungweni
Masvingo District Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe Centre (BSPZ) in Mucheke which houses the district’s education offices has been described as the best in terms of architectural design.
Speaking at the official opening of the centre on June 14, 2024 Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Permanent Secretary Moses Mhike said the centre was beautiful and said others should have copied from it.
“We were in Zaka on Tuesday and Chivi on Thursday before we came here and we have witnessed excellent work in the two districts but Masvingo District has proven to be exceptional, we are very proud,” said Mhike.
Mhike said the BSPZ complex was a cornerstone of the National Development Strategy 1 and 2 and is poised to redefine the education landscape.
“BSPZ centres represent a strategic investment in human capital development which is a cornerstone of National Development Strategy 1 and 2. As a ministry, we envision this space to be a hub of creativity, with its state-of-the-art structure, the designed BSPZ centre embodies excellence in every facet from its innovative architectural design to its cutting edge facilities. This complex is poised to redefine the education landscape of the district,” said Mhike.
He said if the complex was effectively used, it would greatly impact Masvingo Province.
“The complex has the potential to impact on people’s outcomes across Masvingo Province especially when we effectively use it for teacher capacity development,” said Mhike.
Masvingo Provincial Education Director (PED) Shyllate Mhike applauded the District for its work and said the province was proud.
“I applaud teachers, district personnel and school heads who worked together in achieving this goal and as the province, we are proud of you Masvingo District,” she said.
The complex comprises a wellness centre, library, computer laboratory, a lecture room and kitchens, facets that represent the ministry strategic priorities.
The Ministry commissioned similar projects in Chivi and Zaka Districts and is set to commission another one in Gutu.
