TellZim Reporter
The National Social Security Authority has donated a total of 620 copies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s biography titled ‘A LIFE OF SACRIFICE’ book to various schools in Masvingo province.
The book authored by writer and renowned economist Eddie Cross was on April 5, 2022 handed over at Great Zimbabwe Hotel in the presence of a number of school heads.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, NSSA General Manager Arthur Manase said they wanted to help inculcate a reading culture in the youth and the book chronicles the life of a hero saying it shows that with sacrifice even the sky is not the limit.
“This is a great privilege for our youngsters who are benefiting from having access to the history of a living hero. It provides a good read to our future leaders as it unpacks the intricate details of the struggle for independence and allows children to understand the importance of sacrifice and understand that through sacrifice even the sky is not the limit,” said Manase.
He went on to say it was NSSA’s hope that the books will not benefit the recipients alone but communities they serve also.
“It is our hope that these books will not only help the recipient schools, but the community they serve also,” he added.
Victoria High School Head Engelbert Chimbwari who was standing in for the Provincial Education Director Shylatte Mhike thanked NSSA and urged fellow heads to make sure that the book is available to their staff and pupils as well as other stakeholders.
“We should not lock away the book but make it available to our stakeholders. We should also read the book ourselves and then put it where it is accessible to everyone,” said Chimbwari.
The book was published by Jarach Media (Pvt) Ltd and printed by Raptor Print (Pvt) Ltd in 2021.
