More decay unearthed at Bulawayo schools

A headmaster in Mzilikazi district in Bulawayo is under investigation by the Ministry of Education after he allegedly registered bright pupils only as formal students, while those considered "dull" were registered as external pupils.

A source in the Education ministry said this was discovered when the students started writing their examinations last week.

"By doing this, the headmaster wanted to attain the best pass rate in the district, but this was discovered by alert invigilators," said the source.

"PED [provincial education director] Dan Moyo is handling the case."

There are allegations of corruption at Induba Primary School in the same district, where teachers who retired or were fired are still staying in government houses.

Disgruntled serving teachers alleged that the retired teachers were "bribing" district education officials for them to continue staying in the subsidised accommodation.

Under normal circumstances, an employee who would have been fired, resigned, or retired is supposed to vacate government accommodation after three months.

Moyo could not be reached for comment.