Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has hailed the opening of a new research centre at Mbare High School as a milestone in expanding access to modern learning tools in high-density suburbs. The facility, officially opened in Harare, is part of the government’s broader push
Serious allegations of corruption, financial abuse and maladministration have engulfed Danhiko School in Msasa, a government-run institution for learners with disabilities as parents accuse school authorities of turning the school into a cash cow at the expense of vulnerable students. At the centre of the storm
By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a firm directive reminding schools that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency remains legal tender for all school-related transactions. In a statement released this week, the Ministry said parents and guardians are free to pay
More than 4,500 female students dropped out of school due to pregnancy in 2023, with the majority of cases occurring in rural areas, according to statistics provided by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo. Responding to a question from Mashonaland West legislator Mutsa
The Government has granted schools the authority to conduct vacation classes during the August holidays for examination-bound students. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education, Moses Mhike said the vacation will only be conducted for ten working days. "For the year 2024, AUTHORITY
Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Angelline Gata addressed concerns regarding the reimbursement of school fees for parents or guardians of students covered under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM). Addressing Parliament in response to reports that some parents have had to pay fees upfront
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has revealed that members of the public have rejected Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) in its current form. CALA was introduced in 2015 and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is currently conducting a curriculum review engaging
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has warned heads of government schools against defying laid down guidelines by hiking fees saying they risk being dismissed from service. Since the beginning of this year’s school calendar there has been a public outcry from parents over fees
Teacher unions under the banner of the Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Unions (FOZEU) have scoffed at the latest 25 percent USD component salary increment saying they are ready to listen to a genuine offer by the government. In a statement, FOZEU threatened unspecified ‘robust action’ that
Striking teachers have called on the government to table a better salary deal for them to return to work, failure of which will further put the education sector in serious jeopardy. Teachers across the country have been on industrial action since schools opened on Monday citing
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