Tmcel delivers a block of renovated classrooms to the Chidenguele Secondary School

This initiative is part of the national operator's social responsibility program, benefiting students in the Manjacaze district by promoting digital inclusion, accessibility, and enhancing the quality of the teaching and learning process.

The school community of the Chidenguele Administrative Post, in the Manjacaze district, celebrated the official handover of a block of fully renovated classrooms, equipped with new school desks and featuring an accessibility ramp for students with special educational needs. The project is the result of a joint effort between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, the District Government, and the national telecommunications operator, Tmcel.

The ceremony, which brought together government officials, private sector representatives, community leaders, faculty, and hundreds of students, marked the consolidation of the institution's digital inclusion project.

Having become autonomous in 2015, at which time it only had nine classes in the 1st cycle, the Chidenguele Secondary School has experienced sustained growth, introducing the 2nd cycle in 2022 with the direct support of the local community.

The infrastructure intervention focused on rooms that showed significant deterioration in their roofs and floors. With the improvements made, the spaces now have new roofs, whiteboards, natural lighting, and restored floors.

Speaking on behalf of the students, the student spokesperson expressed the collective's appreciation to the Government and Tmcel, highlighting that the integration of computer equipment into the new furniture renews academic enthusiasm and opens new future prospects for local youth.

Tmcel's Commercial Director, Adil Ginabay, framed the action within the company's corporate social responsibility program, emphasizing the commitment to dignifying the learning environment.

"Supporting education means contributing to young people acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and preparing themselves to participate in the continued building of this beautiful, more prosperous and inclusive Mozambique."

"Every improvement has a direct impact on the teacher's work and the student's performance," said Adil Ginabay.

The Inspector from the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, Igna Macule, praised the construction of the accessibility ramp and expressed her appreciation to the teaching staff, stating that "if it weren't for the teachers, our signatures would be done via fingerprint."

In his closing speech, the District Administrator of Manjacaze outlined three key directives for the preservation of public property: the immediate creation of a management and preventative maintenance committee by the school's administration; the requirement of strict attendance and dedication from teachers; and a firm fight against vandalism and academic fraud by students, under the slogan "Down with cheat sheets!"