Zim schools close ahead of Cyclone Freddy

Primary and Secondary Education Permanent Secretary, Tumisang Thabela

By Kudakwashe Pembere

WITH Cyclone Freddy expected in Zimbabwe this Friday, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says schools will not be open on the day.

In a circular seen by this publication, Primary and Secondary Education Ministry permanent secretary Mrs Tumisang Thabela said schools Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South, ( parts bordering Masvingo), Mashonaland East. Mashonaland Central provinces as well as Harare Metropolitan province will be closed.

“The above subject matter refers Tropical Storm Freddy may bring heavy rains over Eastern Zimbabwe and thereafter spread to other parts of the country from 24 to 25 February 2023
“In view of the impending heavy rains, all institutions providing Primary and Secondary Education are advised that localised flash floods caused by Tropical Storm Freddy are probable in parts of Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South, ( parts bordering Masvingo),Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central provinces as well as Harare Metropolitan province.

“The above named areas have been placed on high alert and a result of this extreme weather likelihood no pupils within the above named areas are to attend school or face to face instruction on Friday 24 February 2023,” said the Education Permanent Secretary.

Boarders have been advised to continue studie via elearning.

“Student boarders are to remain in their hostels and continue with their studies via alternative learning modes from the confines of a safe environment Heads of schools in these provinces are advised to exercise caution by notifying day pupils not to attend school on Friday 24 February 2023 or to attempt to cross any flooded rivers,” Mrs. Thabela said.

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