Teachers for Economic Development (TRS4ED) has stepped up efforts to align the education sector with national development priorities following a three-day capacity-building workshop held in Bulawayo.
The programme, hosted at Hamilton High School in partnership with the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, brought together teachers, education supervisors and officials from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
It focused on equipping educators with knowledge of heritage-based ideological frameworks, national development policies and economic transformation strategies aligned with Vision 2030.
TRS4ED Bulawayo Provincial Coordinator, Christopher Mungofa said the initiative enhanced teachers’ understanding of Government programmes and the country’s development trajectory.
“The Teachers’ Volunteer Capacity Programme was intended to build capacity among educators so that they have correct and adequate information about national development,” he said.
Mungofa noted that teachers play a critical role in shaping learners’ attitudes towards national priorities.
“As educators, we are key in shaping the mindset of the next generation. When teachers are well informed, they are able to guide learners appropriately and contribute to national development,” he said.
The workshop also highlighted Zimbabwe’s ambition to achieve upper middle-income economy status by 2030, as championed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Organisers said similar programmes will be rolled out across other provinces to strengthen the education sector’s contribution to economic growth, enhance curriculum alignment, and promote patriotism in schools.
By empowering teachers with knowledge and tools, the initiative seeks to embed national development priorities at the classroom level, ensuring education remains a key driver of Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 ambitions.
