The Reformed Church in Zambia, RCZ yesterday celebrated 100 years of providing education.
RCZ Synod Moderator, Reverend Dr. Edwin Zulu led hundreds of people in the centurion celebrations at Madzimoyo School in Chipata.
And Reverend Dr. Zulu said that the church has been successfully and continuously offering quality education over the hundred years, despite facing various challenges.
He says that the RCZ church remains focused to continue offering quality education to children in conjunction with the government of the day.
And Ministry of Education Director for Human Resource and Administration, Henry Tukombe, congratulated the RCZ church for its participation in the delivery of quality education and urged the church to continue partnering with government.
He said it is important for the church to be transparent in the manner it uses money from donors.
Meanwhile, RCZ Education Board Chairperson, Lazarous Kalilani, observed that the monthly grants that missionary schools receive are not enough and asked that they are increased.
Mr. Kalilani thanked government for helping to provide teachers in RCZ schools, which has ensured that the quality of education being offered is of high quality.
He expressed happiness that schools that are run by the RCZ church are performing very well in national examinations.
Mr. Kalilani however, observed that there is need to improve standards at Hofmeyer Day Secondary School in Nymba district.
The Reformed Church in Zambia celebrates 100 years of providing education.
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