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Teachers cut off as Chiredzi schools are marooned
As schools reopened last week on Tuesday, excitement and anticipation filled the air for students eager to begin the new term. However, for many schools in Chiredzi South Constituency, Masvingo provin...Published: 15 hrs ago | 135 | by Staff reporter
Schools gear-up for heritage-based curriculum, skills identification
Several schools expressed their commitment to embrace heritage-based curriculum in their quest to compliment the government's educational policy on Monday.Speaking during a survey by Bawayo24....Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 12:43hrs | 117 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Zvimba
Gata pushes for anti-bullying laws in schools
Mutema-Musikavanhu legislator Angeline Gata has raised serious concerns over the rising incidents of bullying in schools within her constituency. This follows ongoing research being conducted in colla...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:20hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's donation to ZCC builds 5 schools
The Zion Christian Church (ZCC) has embarked on an ambitious project to build five secondary schools in Beitbridge, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Beatrice, and Mvuma, funded in part by a generous US$1 mil...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:09hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Govt warns schools against manipulating exchange rates
As Zimbabwean schools prepare to open for the first term this Tuesday, the Government has issued a stern warning to schools engaging in fraudulent foreign exchange practices. Reports have surfaced of ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:58hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
'Flush out illegal Zimbabwean immigrants' children from our schools'
South African opposition leader Herman Mashaba has sharply criticized his government's decision to permit children of undocumented foreigners, including Zimbabweans, to enroll in public schools for th...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:52hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
Best time to post on Instagram for likes: Updated
Among the other factors, timing on social media is one of the most important things you shouldn't overlook. When you prepare an Instagram strategy, studying your audience and competitors comes first. ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:02hrs | 129 | by Staff Reporter
Rhodesians invested in Rhodesia, Zimbabweans are investing Abroad
Zimbabweans/Rhodesians are debating across social media platforms, focusing on the contrasting legacies of the Rhodesian and Zimbabwean governments and how they have emerged as a focal point of discus...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:54hrs | 816 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Farai Jere's O-Level certificate bears the name Farai Mutimbo
The ZIFA Electoral Committee, chaired by Lincoln Mutasa, has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering strictly to the rules and regulations set by the ZIFA Congress, as the field for the association's pr...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 1112 | by Staff reporter
1893 MHRRM Deputy Director on 1893, General Mgandani and Uloyiko
2024 General Mgandani Human Rights Award Speech by 1893 Deputy Executive Director, Greater Sibanda, delivered on 21.12.2024The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) was...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 23:39hrs | 357 | by Greater Sibanda - 1893 MHRRM Deputy Executive Director
Prominent Zanu-PF MP implicated in shady land deals
A prominent ruling Zanu-PF lawmaker, Innocent Benza, has been linked to controversial land allocations in rural Seke, with the Manyame Rural District Council (MRDC) accused of facilitating questionabl...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:50hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube spreads festive cheer in Bulawayo and Matobo
In a touching gesture of goodwill during the festive season, Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, brought joy and relief to struggling families by ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:46hrs | 2647 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA candidates await eligibility verdict
The much-anticipated list of candidates eligible to contest the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board elections will be unveiled today by the Normalisation Committee. This announcement is expecte...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:43hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Unregistered schools put on notice
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a stern warning to unregistered educational institutions operating in Bikita district, informing them that they will not be allowed to operat...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:46hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF women's league hounds school head
Zanu-PF Women's League members in Chirumhanzu Ward 10 recently led a community protest aimed at removing Tonias Mushayi, the head of Chengwena Secondary School, over allegations of misconduct, includi...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:44hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Pass-out parade for 1 600 ZPCS recruits
President Mnangagwa will today officiate at the 154th recruit correctional officers' pass-out parade at the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Training School in Ntabazinduna. This event...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:34hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo achieves impressive pass rate in Grade 7 exams
Bulawayo Province has continued its strong performance in the 2024 Grade Seven examinations, with an impressive pass rate of 80.14%. This marks a notable improvement from last year's 79.60% pass rate....Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:19hrs | 2276 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council cuts water supplies to schools
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its debt recovery efforts, cutting off water supplies to 59 schools in a bid to recover outstanding payments. This bold move comes as the local authorit...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:14hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Trip money 'disappears' at Banket Primary School
Parents and guardians of Banket Primary School are demanding accountability from school authorities after allegations surfaced that part of the funds raised for a school trip to Victoria Falls in Octo...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:06hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Obert Dube appointed Zimbabwe Director for PLO Lumumba Foundation
Celebrated poet Obert Dube has been named the Zimbabwe director for The PLO Lumumba Foundation, a prominent mentorship and nonprofit organization with a footprint across 38 African countries and 10 in...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 11:50hrs | 1571 | by Staff reporter
The tale of two criminal politicians
CORRUPTION is a type of dishonesty or a criminal offence that is often perpetrated by a person or an organisation that is entrusted in a position of authority to acquire illicit benefits or abuse powe...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | 935 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Zimbabwe's malnutrition crisis worsens
AS Zimbabwe is facing a severe drought, families in rural areas are unable to feed their children. The government and international agencies are falling short of addressing this growing crisis....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:02hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Catholics probe St Ignatius abuses
The owners of St Ignatius College Chishawasha, a religiously affiliated educational institution, have launched an investigation into allegations of sodomy and sexual abuse allegedly committed by the l...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:00hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ngungumbane sets a benchmark in education and leadership
In a remarkable display of commitment to education, Chief Ngungumbane of Mberengwa District has not only established himself as a respected traditional leader but also as a beacon of academic excellen...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:35hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lags behind South Africa in literacy rates?
Zimbabwe has secured the 4th spot in the ranking of African countries with the highest education levels in 2024, according to a report by Data Panda. The ranking is based on literacy rates and years o...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 09:18hrs | 2683 | by Staff reporter
City Link launches bursary for 60 primary school pupils
City Link Coaches has introduced a bursary program to support the educational needs of 60 primary school pupils in Bulawayo, covering tuition fees and other academic necessities.The announceme...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 07:01hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Shock as Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home in Mat South refuses free borehole
A puzzling development in Makwe North, Matabeleland South Province, has left the community divided after Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home declined a free borehole offered by Lungisani Twominutes Ncube...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 15:30hrs | 2021 | by George Tshuma
China-Zimbabwe trade hits US$3 billion
Trade between Zimbabwe and China has surpassed US$3 billion in 2024, highlighting the growing economic ties under a comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding reveal...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 18:43hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to empower traditional leaders to issue IDs
The Zimbabwean government has been called upon to expedite efforts in training traditional leaders to issue essential primary documents, such as birth and death certificates.This initiative is...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 16:07hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Top private school put under corporate rescue
Top private school, Knowstics Academy, has been placed under corporate rescue as part of efforts to revive its operations and restore its reputation in Zimbabwe's competitive education sector....Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:16hrs | 794 | by Staff reporter
Hackers target African govt departments, financial institutions
Cyberattacks targeting African governments have soared in 2023, doubling to a record 29%, according to a report by Positive Technologies, a cybersecurity firm specializing in data-driven security solu...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:11hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
'Send children to school,' ZANU-PF Councillor
Mhondoro-Mubayira's ward 27 councillor, Maxwell Zinyengere (ZANU-PF) challenged parents and authorities on making fees payment plans rather than abruptly dropping kids out of school.Speaking d...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:18hrs | 646 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mhondoro
ZANU-PF losing candidate refuses to give up on Gwanda North
Despite his defeat in the recent elections for the Gwanda North constituency, Lungisani Costa TwoMinutes Ncube, a former ZANU-PF candidate, has vowed to continue serving his community through impactfu...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:12hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools open e-enrolment for Form 1
The Government has launched the Electronic Ministry Application Platform (e-map) to streamline the allocation of Form One boarding school placements for the 2025 academic year, assuring parents that t...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:08hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Disaster as rains destroy over 25 schools in Masvingo
Heavy rains that swept across Masvingo province in recent weeks have caused widespread damage, with 25 schools in the region either having their classrooms or teachers' houses destroyed. The destructi...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 14:02hrs | 922 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's top aides stampede in congratulating Auxillia
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, the First Lady of Zimbabwe, for successfully attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:30hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office congratulates Mnangagwa's wife
The Office of the President and Cabinet has extended heartfelt congratulations to First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa for achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Managem...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:45hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to cap 126 at Gwanda State University
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to cap 126 graduands at Gwanda State University's (GSU) third graduation ceremony, which will be held at the Epoch Mine Campus sports arena in Filabusi, Insiz...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:33hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season nears, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced enhanced measures to curb road traffic accidents, addressing public concerns about the surge in roa...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele donates books to boost education
Renowned artist and Bulawayo Ward 20 councillor, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, has embarked on a transformative mission to enhance educational opportunities for students in her community. Over the past...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 14:35hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter
Machingura appointed to head the Presidential & National Scholarships Department
Former Acting Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Raymore Machingura, has been appointed to head the Presidenti...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1114 | by Staff reporter
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 216 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Underfunding sinks Zimbabwe school projects
Government-funded school projects are progressing at a snail's pace, with many targets missed due to insufficient funding from Treasury, according to a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee report. The re...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for stronger regional collaboration to safeguard children's future
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has called for enhanced regional collaboration and a renewed commitment to children's rights...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1098 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa caps 3,201 at NUST
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the graduation of 3,201 students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Zimbabwe International Exhi...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to commission Nust students' Complex
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Bulawayo today to preside over a series of significant events that underscore the Second Republic's commitment to infrastructural and educational development....Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:33hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman loses US$5 730 trying to secure UK sponsorship
Two women, Nokuthula Sibanda and Nothando Ndlovu, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman of US$5,730 by falsely promising to secure a UK sponsorship certificate for her daughter.T...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:44hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Tough times for Matebeleland learners
Matebeleland North Senator Rebecca Fanuel has expressed growing concern about the safety of students in rural areas, particularly in Binga, where learners are at risk of being struck by lightning or f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Nust shifts graduation venue to ZITF
Chief Mahlathini of Tsholotsho in Matabeleland North has strongly condemned parents and guardians who neglect their responsibility to pay school fees for their children, despite having the financial m...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:46hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
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