LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-As part of a 70-year commemoration, Old Mutual Malawi on Wednesday donated English, Mathematics, Chichewa and Science books amounting MK7.5 million to Malembo Primary School (TDC) in Lilongwe.
The school has 1,621 pupils.
Speaking after donation at the school, Old Mutual Head of Property Services, Elliot Jambo, said that firm is promoting quality education in rural areas hence the donation
Jambo adds that the initiative unlocks children’s potential to achieve their goals.
“We’re calling this week “Old Mutual Care Week”, and we are targeting schools inline with 70 years of our existence”, said Jambo.
Receiving the donation, Director of Education and Sports for Lilongwe Rural East, Alfred Mphandakonko, applauded the company for the donation, saying it will go a long way in improving the children’s knowledge.
He said that despite that two learners in standards 1 to 4 share one book, shortage or unavailability of text books is their primary concern in upper classes, which has now been reduced by this donation.
Old Mutual is expected to make a similar donation to Mzimba Local Education Authority, as part of the 70 years cerebration.
