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Zimsec prints exam papers in the UK
THE Zimbabwe Examinations Council (Zimsec) is printing part of the November public examination papers in the United Kingdom to avoid leakages, it has been revealed.Zimsec has its own printing ...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:56hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter
Congratulations Karoi for choosing this 100% guy as your mayor
I got to know this guy in 1999 when he was teaching at Nyamhunga Primary School in Kariba. We used to share a lot during those days as I was also based at Nyanhewe Primary Sc...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 07:11hrs | 3356 | by John Tafadzwa Chirinda
Zimbabwe is the only country we have, please stop being so negative about it!
Memories that will Never Go. It was a day that l will never forget. Sitting in the classroom our teacher was busy teaching us. All of a sudden, we saw the whole school was covered in green and red. Se...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 10:49hrs | 1381 | by Sinqobile Sibanda
Mqondisi Moyo never ceases to amaze
"Its Long walk to Freedom as Nelson Mandela said"My name is Mlungisi Ndlovu originally from Ntabazinduna. I am here to say a little few words about this fellow called Mqondisi Moyo. ...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:36hrs | 776 | by Mlungisi Ndlovu
Pupil seeks $78 000 for bone marrow transplant
A 17-year-old pupil from Dete, 300 km north-west of Bulawayo, is seeking $78 000 to enable him undergo a bone marrow transplant in India, after he was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia.Qaphelani...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:08hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Parties scale up campaign against frog-marching children to rallies
OPPOSITION political parties and civic groups have scaled up the campaign against frog-marching of schoolchildren to political rallies, thus exposing them to attacks.This follows a suspected g...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 07:10hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 pupil expelled after 'Satanism scare'
A GRADE seven pupil has allegedly been 'expelled' from Robert Tredgold Primary School after she collapsed several times at the school in a suspected Satanism case at the Bulawayo learning institution....Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 06:53hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
Teacher arrested for 'affair' with Grade 7 pupil
A TEACHER in Lupane has been arrested for allegedly having an affair with a Grade 7 pupil, police confirmed yesterday.The matter came to light last week when the 13-year-old girl visited a cli...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:10hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 'adopts' gold panner
First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa yesterday visited Avoca Farm in Bindura to offer assistance to a 16-year-old girl, Manyara Vore, who was featured on a ZBC news story panning for gold in Mazowe River to r...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:14hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo under attack for calling President Mnangagwa a liar
Exiled Former Minister of Higher and Tertiary education Professor Jonathan Moyo has come under attack on micro blogging Twitter for calling President Emmerson Mnangagwa a liar."Liar he is, elo...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 06:32hrs | 9980 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Youth at NUST planning to protest against possible appointment of Bhekithemba Mpofu
Student leader Darius Gwenya in mechanical engineering is not happy with the possible appointments at MDC-T. Chamisa's close friend who has not been home for nearly 15years."Cde Mafa sibanda h...Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 15:34hrs | 2817 | by Henry Madiro
Mugabe and Mnangagwa greatest tragedy for Zimbabwe - I would rather be in Rhodesia
One of the greatest human traits, especially when confronted with unsavoury circumstances, is the irresistible desire to look back into the annuls of their history for comparisons - possibly, as a for...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 16:27hrs | 3495 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Who exactly was former President Mugabe?
The late VP Nkomo warned us in his 1984 book that there is a Robert Mugabe we don't know, but we were too consumed by the dummy we had been sold by the dominant liberation war discourses. These warnin...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 08:37hrs | 1360 | by Staff reporter
'Alcohol, women ruin you'
OFF the pitch, footballers find it difficult to stay away from women or alcohol or both.Highlanders star Gabriel Nyoni has opened up about the controversial subjects of womanising and beer bin...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 16:33hrs | 3402 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe risks destroying own legacy by making unchecked rantings
The history of Zimbabwe will never ever be complete without the mentioning of the name of its first Executive Prime Minister and then President, Cde R.G Mugabe, never!!! He fronted the liberat...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 08:56hrs | 5136 | by Prof Luke Mbune Correspondent
Matabeleland South pupils fail to get secondary school places
The shortage of secondary schools in Matabeleland South province has in some cases resulted in pupils who complete their Grade 7 failing to access secondary education.This was revealed by the ...Published: 24 Feb 2018 at 19:11hrs | 998 | by Staff Reporter
Go Well Mr Tsvangirai
Tsvangirai was indeed loved by many. He always stood for people and made many leave better lives. I remember around the year 2008, things were very hard in Zimbabwe. I remember how many struggles to m...Published: 17 Feb 2018 at 21:47hrs | 1360 | by Belinda Chowa
Insiza North villagers complain of abuse by ruling party activists
Villagers in Insiza North of Matabeleland South a constituency currently under Zanu PF legislator Andrew Langa have complained over abuse by Zanu PF activists ahead of this year's election.Acc...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 07:35hrs | 1004 | by Staff Reporter
Matabeleland South Grade 7 exams pass rate drops
THE pass rate in the Grade Seven examinations in Matabeleland South dropped from 52 percent to 49,39 percent last year.The province has 512 primary schools and nine schools recorded 100 percen...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:36hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
Parents shut down school over poor Grade Seven results
LESSONS at Chivaka Primary School in Bikita were briefly stopped last week as disgruntled parents stormed the school demanding the transfer of two Grade Seven teachers, accusing them of producing poor...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 05:33hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
29 Matabeleland schools record 0% pass rate for Grade 7 exams
TWENTY-NINE primary schools in Matabeleland North province recorded zero percent pass rate in the 2017 Grade Seven public examinations.Matabeleland North deputy director responsible for primar...Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 13:13hrs | 2839 | by Staff reporter
ZCLDN applauds President, First Lady's calls to end drug misuse
The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) applauds the initiative made by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa in joining the growing calls to fight drug misuse i...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 12:54hrs | 197 | by ZCLDN
Challenges that have faced dialogue around Gukurahundi genocide
"The creation, arming and dispatching of Gukurahundi to this part of the country was not my role. It was the role of the security committee chaired by Mugabe whose members were Emmarson Munangwagwa, S...Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 13:35hrs | 3135 | by Dumisani Mpofu
Scholarships for Grade 7 pupils
APOSTOLIC Faith Mission Cranborne Church has opened an elite school called Light Christian College. The school is offering scholarships to Grade Seven pupils who attained five, six and seven units....Published: 30 Dec 2017 at 22:33hrs | 2021 | by Staff Reporter
Bindura University should not become the citadel of Ccorruption
As part of the current corruption busting campaigns and in light of the efforts being embarked on by the new government, I feel obliged to play a part in aiding the government's cause, albeit, in a ve...Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 05:49hrs | 1193 | by Kudakwashe Ncube
Pupil fails Grade 7 exam, commits suicide
A Chegutu boy committed suicide by drinking poison soon after collecting his Grade 7 results. His mother had allegedly threatened to assault him if he failed his final primary school examination....Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 09:58hrs | 1846 | by Staff reorter
Mat North Grade 7 results missing
A number of schools in Matabeleland North did not receive their Grade Seven results, it has been learnt.School heads who spoke to Sunday News said they have been stuck at the provincial educat...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 05:27hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 pass rate up
The November 2017 Grade Seven examination results have recorded a 44,73 percent national pass rate, which is a 1,83 percent rise from last year despite an increase in the number of subjects from four ...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 05:11hrs | 1525 | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 results out
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) announced yesterday that the 2017 Grade Seven results are out.In a statement yesterday, Zimsec director Mr Esau Nhandara said the results have...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:27hrs | 1292 | by Staff reporter
Boarding places headache for Form 1s
More than 300 000 students seeking Form 1 boarding places for 2018 could be stranded after government announced that it can only accommodate 24 246 in the new year.National demand for boarding...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 12:26hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter
Boarding schools open online applications
GOVERNMENT has opened online applications for 2018 Form One boarding school places with limited places on offer.Parents and guardians can start applying online today for their children intendi...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 05:34hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter
Shame on Zimsec as it fails to spell 'Plumtree' in grade 7 exam paper
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has dismissed claims that the Grade Seven General Paper 1 was marred with irregularities.The Ministry last week instituted an investigation foll...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 01:56hrs | 1034 | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 exams set by people with no educational qualification - MLF
It has come to our attention that when Lazarus Dokora called for further 'training' of teachers, that never happened he really did not mean it but he only wanted to present a chance to employ his trib...Published: 07 Oct 2017 at 09:36hrs | 2221 | by MLF Information Department
Headmaster 'caught kissing Grade 7 pupil'
A HEADMASTER at Chezhou Primary School in Dete has been charged with indecent assault after he allegedly kissed a Grade Seven pupil.Christopher Gumbo (55) who resides at the school staff quart...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 07:15hrs | 3132 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe must walk full mile
President Robert Mugabe issued a proclamation early last month, appointing a commission of inquiry to probe the sale of State land in and around urban areas.The commission, which is led by Jus...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 12:32hrs | 351 | by Hama Saburi
Ngunis eat imbiba too
I GREW up in the area famously called the midlands, specifically in Lions River. I have grown up to realise that everyone brags about the area he or she grew up in. I am no exception. You can take you...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 15:07hrs | 1406 | by MOKGOTSI Ngcobo
Bosso board, executive, technical team and players a bunch of mercenaries
Good morning Mthwakazi Omuhle Lina ondlela zimhlophe according to my watch it is 02:53 am and the happenings at Highlanders have forced me to pick a pen and paper and write this article.My hea...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 11:31hrs | 633 | by Mqondisi Moyo
Primary schools in Matabeleland South forced to teach Shona
AT least five primary schools in Matabeleland South have reportedly been forced to teach Shona as the indigenous language due to a shortage of Ndebele-speaking teachers as the issue of deployment of t...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 19:10hrs | 3728 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe escapes arrest in Joburg
First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday escaped arrest in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she was slapped with charges for severely assaulting a 20-year-old woman she had found with her sons at an upmarke...Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 08:07hrs | 2745 | by Staff reporter
Woman 'rapes' Grade 7 nephew
A 34-YEAR-OLD woman from Mangwe has been arrested for sexually abusing her husband's 13-year-old nephew several times. The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the juvenile, allegedly...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 08:22hrs | 1571 | by Staff reporter
50-year-old begs to marry grade 7 girl
THE key to everything is patience!The above saying seems to make sense to a Mberengwa man who is in trouble for touching breasts of a Grade Seven pupil whom he wished to marry as a second wife...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:45hrs | 906 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe agonises over her sons' behaviour
First Lady Grace Mugabe, just like her husband, President Robert Mugabe, at the weekend shared her agony with relatives over the continuing wayward behaviour of sons - Robert Junior and Chatunga Bella...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 15:31hrs | 3454 | by Staff reporter
Ibhetshu Likazulu hails govt
Pressure group Ibhetshu Likazulu has hailed government's move to finally issue birth certificates and identity cards to people who were affected by Gukurahundi.The organisation's spokesperson,...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 16:12hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho's San community takes up education
Members of the marginalised San community in Tsholotsho are slowly coming out of their shell and embracing modern lifestyles, as they are now enrolling their children in schools.According to l...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 16:11hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Schools defy Dokora on entrance tests
A number of private schools are heading for confrontation with government after it emerged they are still charging fees for Form 1 entrance tests despite a standing ban imposed on the practice....Published: 27 Jun 2017 at 07:05hrs | 578 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in 2018 must elect leader with clear vision & economic policies to revive devastated economy
by Zanu-Pf.In an ideal world there would be no famines, no wars, no genocide, no crime and no poverty. All men would live freely, peacefully and with honor, our debates would not be char...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 07:21hrs | 553 | by Prof Richard M Simango
Teacher caught kissing Grade 7 pupil
A TEACHER at Bangali Primary School in Lupane, Matabeleland North has been suspended after he was caught kissing and cuddling a Grade Seven female pupil.The teacher, who cannot be named for et...Published: 28 May 2017 at 09:17hrs | 1464 | by Staff reporter
Teacher fined $650 after sex with Grade 7 pupil
Chiredzi - A married teacher at Gororo Primary school in Chivi has been fined $650 after he was found guilty of engaging in sex with a Grade 7 pupil from the same school.Taurai Wamambo (30) wh...Published: 22 May 2017 at 09:19hrs | 3165 | by Staff Reporter
'SA drug mule a flight risk'
A self-proclaimed prostitute who was arrested at the Harare International Airport with 3,8 kilogrammes of cocaine worth $304 000 concealed in 11 shirts in her luggage was yesterday denied bail....Published: 16 May 2017 at 06:38hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Mathematics teacher takes Chiredzi by storm
CHIREDZI - Mathematics is believed to be one of the oldest subjects in living memory, and history assumes that after the development of language, humans began counting, and that fingers and thumbs pro...Published: 06 May 2017 at 07:51hrs | 1851 | by George Kuraidza
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