ZIMBABWE’S education authorities have ordered the closure of schools on Friday in the wake of Cyclone Freddy expected this weekend.
By Kudakwashe Pembere
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.
“hereafter 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.
Those at boarding schools have been advised to continue studies via elearning.
