The Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) has pledged to support the Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) Survey Department to enable the country to establish a distinguished world-class Mine Surveying industry.
Rudairo Mapuranga
The Zimbabwe School of Mines is known for being one of the best mining schools in Southern Africa and Africa at large, however, like many institutions in Zimbabwe, the school has been facing challenges due to the country’s economical challenges the country is facing.
Speaking at the AMSZ Annual Conference held at Caribbea Bay Resort in Kariba on Friday, ZSM HOD Survey Department Linton Mapasure said the school of mines has been investing in modern technologies to come up with world-class surveyors however, due to challenges in the country’s economy the equipment sometimes would not be enough for all the students thereby creating learning challenges.
“For the purpose of training, we have been investing in modern technologies. However, the equipment-for-student ratio is very low, we are therefore appealing to well-wishers to assist with equipment. We are also facing challenges for student attachment, therefore we are calling for companies to work with our students,” Mapasure said.
Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, AMSZ President Gabriel Mwale said his Association was willing to help and work closely with the school of mines survey department if they are formally engaged.
He said he was also going to work around in his personal capacity to ensure that some of the challenges of the department are attended to.