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South Africa finishes last in Mathematics and Science
The 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study revealed that South African learners finished stone last, even though they competed against much younger children.The Trends in I...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 18:08hrs | 2269 | by Staff reporter
Frontier Wealth Group extends their association with ZAA Australia as Nominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced that wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group has returned as the headline partner for the ZAA Australia Edition set for 12 October in Perth....Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 174 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe hit by critical shortage of maths, science teachers
Due to a severe shortage of teachers for critical subjects like mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry, the government has opted to recruit university graduates to fill these positions.A...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:51hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Ministry of health scraps O' Level Maths as requirement for nurse training
The ministry of health has quietly scrapped the requirement to have passed O' Level Mathematics for one to qualify for nurse training.The requirements were tweaked more a decade ago, compellin...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 06:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
A generation of EDiots
THE politicians keep fiddling while Zimbabwe is burning. The opposition is at sixes and sevens, while Zanu-PF is at sea when the education system is now in comatose and the peril of having a generatio...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zimbabwe students shine in Cambridge exams
Zimbabwean students who sat the internationally acclaimed Cambridge Examinations recorded a very high pass rate in 2023, Advanced Level results released this week have shown, with parents excited abou...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:45hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean appointed Manchester United's new head of data operations
MANCHESTER UNITED are "on a mission to build the best data platform in sport, not just football", according to their new Head of Data Operations Chris Shumba.United are belatedly embarking on ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 19:18hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
MSU student fingered in fake Zimsec examination scam
ZIMSEC has revealed that a number of people have been arrested for examination fraud, from advertising fake papers to smuggling answer sheets out of the exam room.In a statement, Zimsec said t...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 15:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK targets Zimbabwe's science, maths teachers
Zimbabwean teachers are in the front row following a call by the United Kingdom for "the very best" overseas teachers to apply for vacancies, sweetened by a £10,000 relocation fee.The UK is t...Published: 31 May 2023 at 20:57hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
UK to invade Zimbabwe for teachers
Foreign teachers will be offered £10,000 to work in English schools amid chronic staffing shortages, according to a report.Ministers have begun an overseas recruitment drive following a rise ...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's worst secondary school named
FROM the name, one might think that this school literally brings good news in terms of examination passes that will uphold the reputation or prestige of the school, but no. Its pass rate is nowhere cl...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:46hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Form 4 Maths not adding up
ORDINARY-LEVEL Mathematics is arguably the most dreaded subject in the country with statistics showing that less than a fifth of candidates manage to pass it.This has seen some attempting to r...Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 05:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Maths & Science Teacher Shines In South Africa
Zimbabwe. A Zimbabwean science teacher based in South Africa has won awards for recording the best results in the neighbouring country.The teacher, Nkosiphile Moyo (34) of Filabusi, teaches Ma...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
How some people make money by analysing betting odds
The most important aspect of sports betting is comprehending the betting odds. The accuracy of the odds you receive is crucial, so if you can't figure them out on your own, you should learn how. The p...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:44hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
Nust medicine enrolment increases
Destiny Mlilo started his life-long ambition of being a medical doctor on Tuesday as part of 60 first-year School of Medicine students at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bu...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces technical high schools
GOVERNMENT has introduced technical high schools in an endeavour to help pupils acquire innovative industrial skills, Primary and Secondary Education ministry secretary Tumisang Thabela has said....Published: 18 Jan 2023 at 21:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
When a president becomes less popular than a musician, then the writing is on the wall!
As far as I am concerned, retaining political power is one of the easiest tasks a leader is to expect.One simply has to implement policies and programs that improve the livelihoods of the citi...Published: 23 Dec 2022 at 22:45hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ncube's 2023 budget will take 150 years to deliver upper middle income, forget Vision 2030. The maths do not lie!
The Zimbabwe economy has been in decline for the last 42 years, it shrunk staggering 50% in the period 2000 to 2008 alone fuelled by the hyperinflation, that soared to dizzying heights of 500 billion ...Published: 26 Nov 2022 at 21:28hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'O' Level Maths, English exams leak in Masvingo and Mashonaland
TWO other Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary Level examination papers, English Paper 2 and Mathematics Paper 2 have leaked.They leaked on Wednesday in Bikita, Masvin...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec O Level Maths exam paper leaked
The O Level Mathematics paper 1 that pupils sat for today was leaked, the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) has confirmed.In a statement, Zimsec said it had engaged the Ministry of...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 19:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt accelerates construction of dams, irrigation schemes
Government is accelerating construction of dams and development of modern irrigation schemes to climate-proof agriculture under a comprehensive plan geared to guarantee food self-sufficiency, Presiden...Published: 16 Oct 2022 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'I earned more as a farmworker in South Africa than as a maths teacher in Zimbabwe'
A teacher living in Zimbabwe says he made more money working as a citrus farm labourer in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape than he does teaching mathematics in his hometown.Nhamburo (not his real name) ...Published: 09 Sep 2022 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti corners Mthuli Ncube into shock revelation
FINANCE Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube revealed in Parliament Wednesday that Zimbabwe used platinum reserves worth more than US$26 billion as security for a US$200m loan from China.Worse stil...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 21:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Exemption Permits holders' choice: Restart in a broken country or live undocumented in SA
THREE Zimbabweans who held Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), which the South African government has now scrapped, share their anxiety and anguish as they face deportation, uprooting their lives and...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers turn to aquaponics
A CRICKETER turns his back on the excitement of pro sports to take on a whole new challenge: farming without soil.Yasser Parker thought he had fulfilled his childhood dream by becoming a profe...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Veteran Masvingo Teachers' College lecturer calls it a day
‘When I have done the work you gave me Lord, give me that crown' is undoubtedly a befitting statement for Tamuka Nyakunhuwa Shumba who recently retired after over three decades at Masvingo Teachers'...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police still to account for man who murdered woman
Marondera police are appealing for information that might assist in solving the case of the woman who was axed last Monday and the killer left a note stating the reason for murdering her.Neria...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman murdered, killer left letter on deceased body
Police in Marondera have launched a manhunt for a suspect, who allegedly killed in cold blood, a woman from Grasslands, Marondera who was on her way to a prayer session.Nelia Maringa reportedl...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 17:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
From Gwabalanda to Silicon Valley
RAISED by a single mother who worked as a maid, a young man from Gwabalanda suburb in Bulawayo found himself landing at one of the world's top tech companies, Twitter.Eric Khumalo (26) did his...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:52hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
A crime against humanity cannot be covered by twisted definitions of words Peace and Unity
In his speech on the Unity Day President E. D. Mnangagwa said a lot about the outcome of a unity accord that was signed by Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe. Mr Mnangagwa describes Zanu's quest for a one...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 09:53hrs | 8 | by Mkhululi Zulu
Diarrhoea outbreak hits Bulawayo
TSHABALALA Extension in Bulawayo has been hit by diarrhoea, with over 500 families affected after they allegedly drank contaminated water.Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is struggling to provide p...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:38hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to engage 10 000 more teachers
GOVERNMENT has announced plans to employ 10 000 teachers in 2022 in a bid to reduce the teacher-to-pupil ratio and decongest schools.While presenting the 2022 national budget last Thursday, Fi...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Simbisa Brand rubbishes government directive
Simbisa Brands has rubbshed the call by the government of Zimbabwe to use interbank rates in its pricing system. The directive by ...Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 17:11hrs | 9 | by Shelton Muchena
Teacher arrested for brutal student assault
A PRIVATE college teacher in Harare was yesterday arrested after a video of him brutally assaulting an 18-year-old student went viral.Police confirmed the arrest of the Harare Einstein Tuition...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Debunking the 'targeted sanctions' myth
A CROSS-SECTION of the country's population still believes the political falsehood meant to deodorise sanctions as targeted at certain individuals and specific corporations.The happenings on t...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:33hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Govt rolls out fourth phase of radio lessons programme
GOVERNMENT will today roll out the fourth phase of radio lessons programme for early childhood development (ECD), primary and secondary school classes as part of an alternative education platform to m...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Exam cheats' take Zimsec to court
TWO Ordinary Level students, who were denied their results over alleged cheating have sued the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) demanding their release.The students, Ashley Mutand...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Some useful websites for students and educational resources
When you are a student, there is a constant need for information. Students are people who study every day. There is a lot of homework to do. And the assignments aren't always easy. It is especially tr...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 21:18hrs | 9 | by Staff writer
CSO engage volunteer teachers to assist rural young people with education
A Civic society group - Community Compassion Care Trust has engaged volunteer teachers in rural areas to assist young people on education especially with the subjects such as Maths, Science and Englis...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 14:47hrs | 15 | by Stephen Jakes
Exams cheating scandal rocks Zimbabwe army
AN examination cheating scandal has rocked the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) after more than 100 soldiers - including one with links to the Commander-in-Chief President Emmerson Mnangagwa - breached ru...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 20:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt punishing the young through its Covid-19 lockdown measures
Emerson Mnangagwa's government has been making some anti young people decisions since April 2020. While it is agreeable the unprecedented nature of the Covid 19 pandemic has destroyed any forecasting ...Published: 23 Jun 2021 at 07:49hrs | | by Taruberekera Masara
Zimbabwe's woes have always been solved through open dialogue
Unity. Freedom. Work. These three words have been emblazoned on the official Zimbabwe coat of arms since the days the country attained independence.However, 40 years down the line, a lot of wo...Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 13:01hrs | | by Tatenda Nyakufuya
Coursework for November 2021 exams
A new student assessment regime which will be implemented during the second term in preparation for November 2021 Zimsec examinations will see candidates' physical and behavioural skills being assesse...Published: 28 May 2021 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZRP starts recruitment
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has begun a recruitment exercise as it continues to undergo major transformation in adopting a new structure and re-branding to win back public confidence.However,...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 14:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa a hurdle to progress
Unless Zimbabwe's opposition puts its act together, the thunder that is going to strike it is still doing push-ups in heaven. Events over the past two years should serve as a wake up call for the spli...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 08:23hrs | | by Grace Kwinjeh
Killer Zivhu accuses Temba Mliswa of being gay
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa on Tuesday denied sensational allegations by a woman claiming to be pregnant with his twins that he is a gay in relapse.Mliswa also rejected similar ch...Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 18:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Data price must fall'
NATIONAL Arts Council of Zimbabwe director, Nicholas Moyo has called on internet service providers in the country to reduce their tariffs for the survival of the arts sector as artistes are relying so...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Legal route only reprieve for Khupe, says Gutu
AS the battle for control of the country's major opposition the MDC-T, rages on, the party's former spokesperson and legal expert Mr Obert Gutu has said only a court of law can reverse the outcome of ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khami Prison now exam centre
ZIMBABWE Prisons And Correctional Service, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province turned Khami Maximum Prison into an examination centre meant to benefit inmates advancing themselves academically while servin...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Most Famous Sports Bettors in the World
Sports betting has been widely acknowledged as one of the finest forms of gambling. It calls for knowledge of the sporting activity, stats, maths, and also extra. It's a whole lot greater than just re...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 22:49hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
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