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Zimbabwe to decentralise school registration

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plans to decentralise the registration of schools, allowing provincial offices to handle the process, in a bid t

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt revokes mining licence near school

The Government has cancelled the operating licence of a gold mining company that had been carrying out gold leaching activities near the newly built US$600,000

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Remove US$2,500 registration fee for private colleges in Zimbabwe

Education stakeholders have called on the Government to reconsider the US$2,500 annual registration fee that private colleges must pay to the Zimbabwe Schools E

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vapostori bails out Harare school, donate furniture

HARARE - The Johane Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzinomwe Apostolic Church of the Whole World under Prophet Hebert Thabo Senda ( Popularly known as Madzibaba Enoch) h

Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 20:02hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Government urged to support return of pregnant students to school

Harare, 19 July 2024 (New Ziana) - With a rising number of school-going adolescent girls becoming pregnant, Mashonaland Central Senator Angeline Tongogara has c

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter

23 high school pupils fall into a hysteria, lessons suspended

TWENTY-THREE pupils at Amhlophe High School in Bulawayo yesterday fell into a hysteria, prompting the school to suspend lessons and Government to commit to prov

Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Business trip to North-America: handy guide

Do you have to go to North-America soon to visit customers or suppliers, or to negotiate with business partners? Then start preparing for your trip in good time

Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Panicky Zanu-PF deploy riot Police' - no reforms means no economic recovery, civil unrest is inevitable

"Emmerson Mnangagwa's panicky administration has deployed hundreds of police officers, many in riot gear, in Harare amid fears of an imminent uprising, it has emerged," reported Zimeye."Security sector sources revealed that in addition to …

Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:16hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu

Stop confusion over fees hikes

IT is not only shocking but disappointing that the Primary and Secondary Education ministry issued a "directive" that schools may only effect a 33% fee increase for the second term because the term is longer than is normal.How in the first…

Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 11:43hrs | | by Kurai Dapi

Bravo! It's back to school

The imminent reopening of schools is a great relief to parents and society at large who were now at wits end on what to do with the idle kids. It's difficult for most young minds to live innocently when lazing about with nothing to do mean…

Published: 10 Mar 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Tondo

Online learning for rural school children

Â§The 'arrival' of the new evil kid on the block Covid-19 means adapting to a new way of life. Masks have become part of our everyday clothing if we are to see another day. Call it a 'new normal' way of doing things. The education sector h…

Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 15:53hrs | | by Tondo Murisa

School reaping off parents

MY child attends a private high school in Harare (name withheld) and is in the middle of writing Advanced Level examinations.Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the examination papers are being written in January and early February.When I to…

Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:43hrs | | by Reaped Off

Bullies are paper tigers

During my primary school education, I was unfortunate to sit next to a near zero IQ class mate. Very handsome but very ugly in mindset and mind output. Academically leading from the rear end, call it blank. However, the guy was not stupid.…

Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 06:11hrs | | by Thomas Tondo Murisa

Doing "History without Walls" at Seke One High School

Seke One High school, located in Chitungwiza District under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary has remained consistent with its motto, "flying high at Seke One High" with efforts to make sure that learners enjoy their subject of History…

Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 11:03hrs | 1795 | by Brian Maregedze

Discipline mustn't be administered through brutality

The problem of child abuse is getting out of hand and our society must act now to stop the terrible crimes against innocent children.Recently, the Midlands community awoke to the shocking news that a 51-year-old school teacher had smashed …

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:55hrs | | by Cuthbert Mavheko

Ethnic card not to blame for poor school results in Matebeleland

The recent recruitment of 1 300 teachers, by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, with the bulk of them being deployed to Matabeleland provinces, is a stride in the right direction. With the national teacher shortfall at 18 000…

Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 05:55hrs | | by Elliot Ziwira

Boarding school life - past, present

BEFORE deeply exploring themes in the play, I think it is quite safe to say that the playwright Chinodya covers various themes in the text. The theme of boarding school life is proffered to conscientise learners on the dangers of bullying …

Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:42hrs | | by Charles Dube

Illegal school fees increment

MANY schools have issued communication indicating an intention to raise school fees in reaction to the spikes and dips in black market rates for the United States dollar.The majority of mostly private schools intend to or have already rais…

Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 07:41hrs | | by Mirriam T Majome

Stop taking children to political rallies

It's very sad to see that, for some reasons to have a great gathering to window dress media coverage, some political parties are hiring school buses and gonyets to carry supporters to their rallies. Amongst them are children of school goin…

Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 10:28hrs | | by Nkomah Isaac

How much longer should kids tolerate the whip as a corrective measure?

To be on the receiving end of a cane, is the common nightmare of nearly every kid who's strongly extroverted, consistent with poor grades, reports late to school, fails to turn in assignments as and when due, and likewise, other varieties …

Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 10:36hrs | | by Nimi Princewill

English made easy by the language coach - How to Improve Your Spoken English

If you struggle with spoken English, below are a few handy hints that will turn you into a champion speaker. - Speak in English only when at school. - Speak in English as often as you can. - Do not be embarrassed to make mis…

Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 19:40hrs | | by Language coach

Mopane Foundation pays 1 year schools fees for pupils

The Editor,Mopane Foundation International, an organisation registered as a charity organisation in the United Kingdom, operating in Zimbabwe started its 2017 field trip on the 2nd of June. Our first school was Gwayi Primary School in Tsho…

Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 18:22hrs | | by Mopane Foundation International

ZAPU Youth Front says no to schools shutdown

When ZAPU decided to go to war of liberation, the other main thing was to fight for the people to get free and fair education. It is amazing now that the war ended  long back, but learner's rights are being abused.Last time it was Dok…

Published: 26 May 2017 at 19:41hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo

Paying school fees with goats: Fact vs fiction

"IWE! Mbudzi munadzo here dzekubhadhara fees term ino?" asked my cousin Piri, meaning, do you have goats to pay for your school fees this coming term? The schoolchildren from St Columbus School were going past our homestead. These were Gra…

Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 21:23hrs | | by Dr Sekai Nzenza

Why? Is quality education achievable? Transform the lives of our children

Mushumbi High has the potential of being among top 100 schools in the country. On 16 September 2004 his Excellency President Robert Gabriel Mugabe donated computers to the school as to pave way for the learning of ICT at the school. Where …

Published: 29 Mar 2017 at 07:56hrs | | by Anonymous

Corporal punishment must never be viewed as violence

Editor,Children have to be put on a leash. A child who grows without the leash of fear of the stick meanders boundlessly into forbidden seams of the social realm. The element of force is an essential societal tool which has to be used to c…

Published: 11 Mar 2017 at 12:25hrs | | by Chigumbu Warikandwa

'A flight of emotions': The experience of Mushumbi High School 2017 AGM

The atmosphere at the recently held Annual General Meeting at Mushumbi High School was punctuated by hauling of insults and trading of emotions between the parents on one side and the SDC and the school administration on the other. The sit…

Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 22:17hrs | | by Concerned parent

Mugabe feigns ignorance about some areas having no schools

The recently released audio about President Mugabe insinuates that the president is shocked to find out that some regions have no schools. His speech was captured at Marongwe School in Dande.  What is indeed shocking is that the presi…

Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 16:31hrs | 970 | by Nobukhosi Moyo

Mission hospitals funding biased

THE Chronicle of June 21, 2016 carried a news item showing massive disparities in the Government funding of mission hospitals in some of Zimbabwe's regions.The story said a report tabled by the Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care …

Published: 29 Jun 2016 at 09:06hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

Gone are the days: The schools inspector

There was a man, whom we later came to know as just Mr. Makhalima. He frequented our primary school in Nswazi and each time he was there we noted that the teachers were all so nervous and eager to impress. He drove a mini bus, known as Sch…

Published: 26 Jun 2016 at 16:39hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu

School graft: More can be done

Although stakeholders in the education sector applauded the efforts being made to curb abuse of funds by school heads and bursars, calls have been made for Government to show a political will to curb broad corruption.Some of stakeholders a…

Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 08:52hrs | | by Tendai Chara

Empandeni standards dropping

EDITOR,If what is happening at one of the country's once revered schools, Empandeni Girls High in Matabeleland South, is anything to go by then pupils and their parents are in a for a rude awakening.On Saturday June 6,2015 was visiting day…

Published: 10 Jun 2015 at 07:29hrs | | by Concerned Parents, Bulawayo

Grade 6 pupil expelled after reporting gross beating by teacher

3:48pm, Mar 9 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****: Today my son was expelled from school after I had reported on social media the gross beating up of his Grade 6A class by their teacher at Torwood Primary School in Redcliff.Over the past few weeks, I ha…

Published: 09 Mar 2015 at 15:42hrs | | by Concerned Parent

My School My Future

BONGANI MNCUBE uchaza ngohlelo lwe MY SCHOOL MY FUTURE.Ngokuzwa ukungenzi kahle kwezikolo zakithi eMATABELELAND ezithole ozero percent sahlala phansi njengabazali sizama ukuthi sibone ukuthi akukho yini esingasiza ngakho siphenya lokuthi y…

Published: 10 Dec 2014 at 08:10hrs | | by Bongani Mncube

High school lover letters

** MAY THE RECEIVER BE THE OPENER **** ROLL DOWN TO YOU  ** KISS BEFORE YOU READ** " P D N F"--- please do no fold  ** Roll down to you sweetiepie Babe!Time and ability plus double capacity has forced my pen to dance automat…

Published: 09 May 2014 at 18:50hrs | | by PDNF

Mismanagement of funds at Umguza Primary School

Byo24 there is gross mismanagement of public funds at Umguza Primary School in Byo. School accounts are being updated using pencil. Currently the school cleck is on suspension but the head is continuing with his duties yet he was privy of …

Published: 31 Mar 2014 at 09:07hrs | | by Concerned parent

'I can not follow my dream in my own country' - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.4:59pm, 9 Mar - â€ª+27 ** *** ****â€¬: I am a 'A' level graduate with very good points …

Published: 10 Mar 2014 at 05:51hrs | | by Concerned Student

Parent complains about Mzinyathini High School - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.5:34pm, 9 Mar - â€ª+27 ** *** ****: Hie can yu pliz post this for me.  lm a parent…

Published: 10 Mar 2014 at 05:51hrs | | by Concerned Parent

Parent unhappy with JZ Moyo high - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.8:45am, 9 Mar - â€ª+263 ** *** ****â€¬: Matabelaland will never develop. I was at J Z M…

Published: 09 Mar 2014 at 08:14hrs | | by Concerned Parent

What happens to the 80% who failed O-level?

Ordinary ('O') level exam results are out, and the pass rate is a mere 20%. That means only 20% of the students who sat for the exam may proceed to the next academic level. What happens to the 80% that failed? And what happens to all the p…

Published: 25 Feb 2014 at 10:14hrs | | by Lesley Nyirenda

Vatal Primary School robbing parents in daylight

Vatal primary school located in Msasa Park is charging unrealistic prices for their school uniforms. The school insists that uniforms be bought at the centre and nowhere else to the extent of checking the labels on the kids' uniforms to ve…

Published: 19 Feb 2014 at 11:51hrs | | by Concerned and angry Parent

I am the door

George Adam Smith, the 19th century biblical scholar tells of traveling one day in the holy land and coming across a shepherd and his sheep. He fell into conver

Published: 07 May 2011 at 14:34hrs | | by Zanele Phathi Nyathi

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Building wealth in the digital age: A guide for modern Zimbabwean investors

Jah Prayzah Set for Harare Shutdown Concert

Senior citizen in court for allegedly fondling minor at church

Tagwirei Splashes US$5 Million in Harare Empowerment Drive

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Modern challenges shaping the future of casino operations

Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

Victory for the Khumalo family: High Court restores removes Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief

Zimbabwe's call for body donations is ultimately a call to disrespect our deceased loved ones

Govt, SEEDCO struggle to protect farmers against counterfeit seeds

Education minister assures no exam leakages since 2023

Matobo RDC Seeks US$585K Loan for Lodge Construction, Tractor Loader and Vehicles

Zanu-PF mobilises grassroots for Mnangagwa term extension

Muza bullet header rocks Bosso

Filabusi makorokoza jailed for attempted murder

99% of Zesa customers on pre-paid meters

Maskiri arrested over goat sale scam

8 000 Bulawayo homeowners get offer letters

Uptake of dual citizenship by Malawians in Zimbabwe increases

War veterans to benefit from duty-free vehicle imports

Mnangagwa joins world leaders at key indaba

Chiwenga challenges unfair mineral extraction at G20

Technology fuels GBV, Zimbabwe minister says

Zimbabwean man sentenced to seven years for crude oil theft

Drug dealer in hot soup

Zimbabwe lifts cement import restrictions after Dangote visit

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Judge dies

Prophet Magaya's Yadah relegated

Court delays derail multi-billion cyber city project

Chivayo marks 45th birthday with US$5.3 million giveaway

Zimbabwe's mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

CMED introduces 18 electric buses in Zimbabwe

Chiefs demand hefty pay-outs for Gukurahundi

Gwanda residential project remains in limbo

Suspect in US$4m Ecobank Bulawayo heist extradited

Reprieve for defaulting Victoria Falls residents

Insiza RDC bans unauthorized borehole drilling

Tshabangu group now wants 10-year poll freeze

Mnangagwa halts Zanu-PF Harare rallies

Harare cartels fuelling Bulawayo chaos

Cops arrested in extortion sting operation

Zimbabwe's mining sector leads in non-performing loans

Edgars undertakes major strategy

Mnangagwa's army vehicles yet to be officially received

Coltart denies Town Clerk contract extension

Mom fatally stabs son (3)

Mnangagwa returns home after visit to Mozambique

Mother arrested over brutal assault

Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Tagwirei Splashes US$5 Million in Harare Empowerment Drive

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Senior citizen in court for allegedly fondling minor at church

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

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