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VID bans revealing clothing at its depots
The Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) has implemented an immediate ban on visitors dressed in revealing clothing, such as shorts, sleeveless tops, and miniskirts, at all of its depots across the c...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Hexco fails to pay examiners
Over 300 lecturers from polytechnics, vocational training colleges, and independent colleges affiliated with the Higher Education Examination Council (Hexco) are protesting over unpaid dues. These lec...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:39hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Examiner in US$500k criminal abuse of office scandal
Absolom Magwere, a principal examiner in the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on charges of criminal abuse of office i...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:16hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
4 VID Depot officers face probe
AT least four Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officers based at Chitungwiza Depot are facing investigations on allegations of soliciting money from people acquiring driver's licences and learner...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Vehicle Examination Department examiners arrested for corruption
Three officials from the Vehicle Examination Department (VED) stationed at the Chinhoyi depot have been apprehended for engaging in corrupt practices. They are accused of granting a driver's license t...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 18:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Corruption at vid going wayward
The issue of institutionalised corruption which is currently taking place at Vehicle Inspectorate Department Eastlea Harare is really a cause of concern.Corruption exists in every country and ...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 16:53hrs | 14 | by Leonard Koni
Parents reject Cala
PARENTS in Harare and other parts of the country have rejected the Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (Cala) programme under the competence-based curriculum that was introduced in 2015 saying i...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec, markers in fresh row
THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) and script markers are heading for a fresh collision as the latter complain that the value of their payouts has been eroded by inflation.Zimse...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Teachers, other civil servants face off
THE standoff between the civil service umbrella union and teachers representatives has escalated amid reports that government workers called off their planned demonstration last Friday fearing disrupt...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec yet to pay O, A-level markers
THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) is yet to pay some examiners who marked the 2021 Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations, almost seven months after completing the exercise.E...Published: 16 May 2022 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
2021 O-Level pass rate improves
Last year's Ordinary Level results are now out with a subject pass rate of 26,34 percent that is marginally higher than the 24,77 percent recorded in 2020, the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic and ...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zacc probes govt ministries
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is investigating government ministries named in the latest AuditorGeneral's (AG) report accused of misappropriating public funds with an aim to prosecute...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 12:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ZIMSEC 'A' Level results out
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council chairperson Professor Eddie Mwenje has announced that the 2021 A Level results are out and will be accessed via the institution website from Wednesday 1800hrs. ...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 15:39hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimsec standoff leaves students, varsities in limbo
A STANDOFF between markers and the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) has resulted in the examination board failing to release the 2021 Ordinary and Advanced Level results in time.I...Published: 04 Apr 2022 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-UZ boss trial moved to June
THE trial of former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levy Nyagura on charges of corruptly issuing former First Lady Grace Mugabe a doctorate was yesterday postponed to June 24.Nyagu...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to introduce plastic driving licences
The current metal driver's licences will soon be replaced with a new plastic disc from June this year as Government through the Central Vehicle Registry moves Zimbabwe into line with the Common Market...Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe gets lucrative Zimsec deal
THE Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) is hiring former First Lady Grace Mugabe's elite private school to accommodate examiners marking Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations in a deal s...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Deadline set for Zimsec O, A Level exams marking
THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) says it is targeting to finish marking of O and A- Level examinations this week with results expected to be released shortly after.This comes ...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec exams marking almost complete
THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) says it is targeting to finish marking of O and A- Level examinations this week, with results expected to be released shortly after.This comes...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
O Level exams now being marked at gunpoint
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has deployed a team of heavily armed riot police officers at the Midlands State University (MSU) to keep a close eye on disgruntled examiners marking Zimbabwe School...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec markers down tools
ZIMBABWE Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) markers yesterday downed tools in dispute over allowances, which could delay the release of the 2021 Ordinary and Advanced Level results.The teach...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec 'O' Level examiners threaten to strike
ZIMBABWE Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) ordinary level results could be thrown into jeopardy after examiners marking last year's examinations threatened to strike over outstanding allowances....Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 exam markers clash with ZIMSEC
TEACHERS marking 2021 Grade Seven examinations have vowed to resist the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)'s decision to demand Covid-19 test certificates.ZIMSEC last week wrote a m...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
3 VID officers remanded in custody
THREE Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) examiners arrested for issuing provisional drivers' licences to people who had failed were remanded in custody to Tuesday next week.The trio was arr...Published: 15 May 2021 at 09:54hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Corrupt VID officials to appear in court
THREE Karoi Vehicle Inspectorate Department VID examiners are expected to appear in court this Friday for allegedly issuing provisional drivers licences to failed candidates.The arrest of the ...Published: 14 May 2021 at 14:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe's PhD: Witness throws Mararike under the bus
A STATE witness in the trial of former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura who is accused of single-handedly awarding a PhD to former First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday told the co...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PHD authentic, says Nyagura
FORMER University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura has denied single-handedly awarding a Doctor of Philosophy Degree to former First Lady Grace Mugabe, insisting though that the degree wa...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec arm-twisted us to return to work, claims markers
STRIKING markers yesterday accused the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) of armtwisting them to go back to work before receiving their full allowances.They alleged that Zimsec used...Published: 19 Mar 2021 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec markers down pens over allowances
ZIMBABWE School Examination Council (Zimsec) markers yesterday downed tools demanding transport and subsistence allowances two weeks after commencing duty.The striking markers were marking 202...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
GZU student counter sues lecturer
A married female student at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has counter-sued a senior lecturer for $5 million for alleged pain and suffering over sexual harassment, with the lecturer having already su...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teachers tells govt to revert back to 2017 salaries
The Zimbabwe National Teachers' Union (Zinatu) has called on the government to prioritise the welfare of educators before rushing to open schools saying their salaries should be reverted back to the 2...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 20:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nyagura back in court
Former University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura is expected to return to court next month when his trial on allegations of awarding former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe a doctorate in 2014 is...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
We look up to the MDC Alliance
After successfully submitting my doctoral disquisition in October 2019, I thought of taking a three-month break as I waited for my examiners' feedback. This meant travelling to South Africa where my w...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 10:13hrs | | by Mutsa Murenje in Queensland, Australia
Lecturer sues student for $3m
A lecturer at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has filed a $3 million defamation lawsuit against a female student who claimed that he failed her last year as punishment for spurning his love advances. ...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Don't bribe VID driving examiners'
ZIMBABWE Driving Schools Owners Association (ZDSOA) president Onias Sanangure yesterday urged learner drivers to desist from bribing Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officials to get licences and...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma investigator queries NSSA audit
A SOUTH African forensic audit firm headed by a key pillar in the establishment of the Zondo Commission has rubbished a National Social Security Authority (NSSA) forensic audit by BDO Zimbabwe that im...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec suspends exam setting
The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council was this week forced to suspend the setting of examination papers after examiners downed tools, rejecting a $4 000 payment offer, which they deemed too little....Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe degree trial date set
Former University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura will stand trial on November 24 for alleged criminal abuse of office in which he is said to have illegally awarded former First Lady Mrs Grac...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scores rush to VID depots
ASPIRING drivers yesterday thronged the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) depots across the country to either sit for provisional drivers licence tests or undergo road tests as depots countrywide re...Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 23:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Schools reopen today
SCHOOLS reopen today under a new normal which requires both teachers and learners to strictly adhere to Covid-19 prevention regulations as directed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education S...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 06:47hrs | 4 | by Pardon Muzavazi
Zimsec starts marking O' and A' level June exams
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) on Monday started marking the June 2020 Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations.The process started after markers who tested negative to Covi...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 18:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fadzayi Mahere writes on the Education Bill
The Education Amendment Bill is currently before Parliament. The proposed law introduces some important changes to the Education Act which governs education policy in Zimbabwe. Given the far-reaching,...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 10:37hrs | | by Fadzayi Mahere
Grace Mugabe PhD Professor's case deferred to tomorrow
A HARARE court yesterday deferred to tomorrow the ruling on an application for exception to the charges filed by the just-retired University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura who is facing crim...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nyagura's term at UZ will not be renewed
SUSPENDED University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Vice Chancellor, Professor Levi Nyagura, is set to leave the institution at the end of this year and the institution of higher learning has since started hunting ...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Mugabe face subpoena over Grace's PhD
Suspended University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura has insisted that the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree he allegedly awarded to former First Lady Grace Mugabe single-handedly remains val...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 12:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nyagura faces trial as ConCourt challenge flops
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has thwarted a move by suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura to directly approach the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) challenging his prosecution...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec refuses to release results of 'exam cheats'
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has defended its decision to cancel the results of at least 16 "O" Level pupils from Nagle House School in Marondera, arguing that their answer script...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 11:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Judge robs MDC, hides behind technicalities
An Electoral Court ruling which confirmed Dexter Nduna as the representative of Chegutu East,a constituency which he lost even by the hostile ZEC's own account is day light robbery. The j...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:58hrs | | by Hon Bekithemba Mpofu, MDC Deputy Spokesperson
Ex-Bosso player on his war exploits in Gwanda
Joko Thodlana, whose pseudonym was Hughes Mhondoro had sets his sights into turning into a football star, playing for his dream team, Bulawayo giants, Highlanders Football Club.However, the ca...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teachers demand payment for exams
TEACHERS have demanded payment for invigilating the Zimsec public examinations that start tomorrow.Grade Seven public examinations starts tomorrow while O and A-level public examinations start...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 19:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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