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Zimbabwe’s Young Readers Face Wear and Tear
Zimbabwean professionals are regarded highly not only in Africa but the world over.
Though the country went through a decade of economic meltdown, its literacy rate remains high.
The achievements can be attributed to the educational structures at the grassroots.In a way, teachers and education institutions played a pivotal role in achieving the great strides, and their efforts have over the years been aided by the country’s public libraries, especially those run by municipalities.
However, a visit to some Harare public libraries revealed that these facilities have been neglected and can do with an urgent facelift.
The libraries, like any other public facilities, have been abandoned, windows are broken and in most cases the toilets are in a sorry state.
Books hang precariously on the disjointed shelves gathering dust. The books have suffered wear and tear, with most of them missing pages or having torn covers.
Some of the academic textbooks have become irrelevant and have since been replaced by latest editions and the authorities are failing to restock.
Glen Norah Library used to be full house with students from all schools in the high-density suburb jostling for space.
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