Amidst all the pomp and circumstance a crowd of 200 at Zamtan could muster, the ribbon was cut by Angela, our head Kafwa, to officially open the school! The children sang choruses, the Kafwa danced, the men gave speeches, and everyone enjoyed an Orange Fanta at the conclusion. The contractors, however, kept pounding and didn't miss a beat during the celebrations. Delays for various reasons, including torrential rains, slowed down construction this month. The latest bump was a country-wide preoccupation with the presidential election on the 20th. The classroom furniture is finished and paid for but the supplier did not want to put his trucks on the road until after the election. I'm sure there will be more hoopla when they arrive! The party goes on!
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