Schools Urged to Prioritize Banking After US$8k Inyathi Heist
Written by Skyz Metro FM on January 16, 2025
16 January 2025
By Kenneth K. Nyika
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has urged schools to prioritize banking and improve security following a dramatic heist at Inyathi Primary School in Matabeleland North, where robbers stole US$8,000.
In his address, the Director Of Communications and Advocacy at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Taungana Ndoro advised schools to avoid keeping large sums of cash on-site and emphasized adopting alternative payment methods and secure storage solutions.
“I urge all school administrators and heads of schools to prioritize the safety and security of school funds,” stated Ndoro.
“Schools must refrain from keeping any significant amounts of cash on their premises. All school fees and levies should be processed through banking channels. I strongly encourage parents to deposit funds directly into school bank accounts or utilize electronic payment methods like card swiping, minimizing the need for schools to handle large sums of cash,” he added.
The robbers reportedly broke into the school, breached the safe, and made off with the money. The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched investigations to track down the suspects.
The ministry stressed that prioritizing banking and security measures is vital for protecting school resources and ensuring a safe environment for students.