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Zimbabwe pushes for regional harmonised exams system
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Zimbabwe has called for the harmonisation of education assessment systems across the Southern African region, including stronger safeguards to prevent examination leaks among member states.
The call was made by Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo during the Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Research Forum hosted by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council in Bulawayo.
Moyo said regional cooperation in education assessment is essential to ensuring credible, valid and reliable examination systems that reflect learner performance and support evidence-based policy decisions.
"Assessment is the mirror of learning," he said, adding that strong systems help identify learning gaps and strengthen teaching methodologies across the region.
He stressed that harmonised standards within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) would improve the integrity of examinations and reduce vulnerabilities such as paper leaks, which undermine education systems.
The minister said Zimbabwe's education reforms under the National Development Strategy 2 are aligned with broader regional goals, focusing on skills development, innovation and human capital growth as part of the country's Vision 2030 agenda.
He added that credible and transparent assessment systems are critical for tracking learner achievement, informing curriculum reforms and ensuring accountability across education institutions.
Moyo also highlighted Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Curriculum, describing it as a locally rooted education model that integrates cultural identity, environmental knowledge and practical problem-solving.
He said the curriculum encourages learners to engage with real community challenges while drawing on local heritage, geography and biodiversity as part of the learning process.
The minister noted that Zimbabwe's curriculum reforms have attracted international attention, with comparisons drawn to global education philosophies, and said there is growing interest in the country's approach at international level.
Through regional collaboration and harmonised standards, Zimbabwe believes the education sector can become more resilient, equitable and responsive to the needs of a rapidly changing world.
The call was made by Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo during the Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Research Forum hosted by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council in Bulawayo.
Moyo said regional cooperation in education assessment is essential to ensuring credible, valid and reliable examination systems that reflect learner performance and support evidence-based policy decisions.
"Assessment is the mirror of learning," he said, adding that strong systems help identify learning gaps and strengthen teaching methodologies across the region.
He stressed that harmonised standards within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) would improve the integrity of examinations and reduce vulnerabilities such as paper leaks, which undermine education systems.
The minister said Zimbabwe's education reforms under the National Development Strategy 2 are aligned with broader regional goals, focusing on skills development, innovation and human capital growth as part of the country's Vision 2030 agenda.
He added that credible and transparent assessment systems are critical for tracking learner achievement, informing curriculum reforms and ensuring accountability across education institutions.
Moyo also highlighted Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Curriculum, describing it as a locally rooted education model that integrates cultural identity, environmental knowledge and practical problem-solving.
He said the curriculum encourages learners to engage with real community challenges while drawing on local heritage, geography and biodiversity as part of the learning process.
The minister noted that Zimbabwe's curriculum reforms have attracted international attention, with comparisons drawn to global education philosophies, and said there is growing interest in the country's approach at international level.
Through regional collaboration and harmonised standards, Zimbabwe believes the education sector can become more resilient, equitable and responsive to the needs of a rapidly changing world.
Source - The Herald
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