Staff Writer
In a significant step towards promoting cultural awareness and national identity, the Panyatsime Heritage and Culture Centre is intensifying its efforts to align its programs with the government’s Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC).
Speaking at the Global Community Engagement Day commemorations in Chitungwiza, Rumbidzai Dihwa, the Centre’s CEO, emphasized the importance of complementing the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s efforts. “The Ministry has taken commendable steps towards implementing a Heritage-Based Curriculum aimed at fostering appreciation for the rich cultural diversity of our nation,” she said.
Dihwa highlighted that the Centre’s initiatives, including educational tours and cultural workshops, are designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical experience. “When learners and institutions visit, we are speaking the same language as the curriculum,” she explained, adding that this alignment reinforces values of identity, heritage, and cultural awareness.
The Centre’s work goes beyond education, positioning itself as a vital learning space dedicated to restoring African and Zimbabwean identity. “Our work is not only about teaching history but also about strengthening cultural awareness among present and future generations,” Dihwa said.
Through its efforts, Panyatsime Heritage and Culture Centre is making a significant contribution to promoting Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage and national identity.