Mbizvo challenges tertiary institutions

The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Dr Washington Mbizvo, yesterday challenged tertiary institutions to stop being cry babies and become entrepreneurial to raise money for topping up their lecturers’ meagre salaries.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Mutare Teachers’ College, Mbizvo said: “There is a formula to top up salaries for the teaching staff in tertiary institutions – entrepreneurship. Find ways in which you can start income-generating projects so that you top up your salaries.

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