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Government finalises preps for exams

The Zimbabwean Government is finalising arrangements for the upcoming Grade Seven, Form Four, and Upper Sixth examinations, set to begin next month, as schools reopened last week for the final term of the 2025 academic year. Thousands of l…

Published: 13 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

418 000 pupils to sit for grade 7 exams

At least 418 000 pupils will sit for the Grade 7 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) exams starting on September 22, with the Government assuring the public that strict measures are in place to prevent paper leakages.Primary and …

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Zimsec exams won't leak'

The Government has reassured parents, guardians, and students that upcoming Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exams will be free from leakages, declaring the issue "a thing of the past."With schools set to reopen for the third …

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:27hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec Amendment Bill faces criticism

The Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Amendment Bill has been heavily criticised by disability rights advocates, educators, and members of the public for failing to uphold principles of inclusivity and equitable access to educ…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:42hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

2 people show up for Zimsec bill hearing

A parliamentary public hearing on the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Amendment Bill (H.B.4, 2025) collapsed in Marondera after only two people showed up, in what observers described as a major setback in efforts to shape a k…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:18hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's blueberries become 'blue gold'

Zimbabwe is cashing in as its blueberry exports surge, making the fruit a prized commodity in international markets from Singapore to Europe and the UK.Trade promotion body ZimTrade announced that Singapore is the latest country to stock Z…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:49hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter

Public hearings on ZIMSEC amendment bill begin

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education has launched public hearings on the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations (ZIMSEC) Amendment Bill, starting in Lupane today, with proceedings scheduled to continue in Bulaway…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter

Pass rates improve in Zimsec June 'O' and 'A' level exams

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has released the June 2025 Ordinary and Advanced Level examination results, showing an encouraging improvement in national pass rates compared to the previous year.Speaking during a press b…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 19:11hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec June 2025 'O' and 'A' level exam results out

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially released the June 2025 Ordinary and Advanced Level examination results, marking a major milestone for candidates who sat for the mid-year session. The announcement was made e…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 13:25hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec Amendment Bill falls short, says teacher union

The Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Unions (FOZEU) has criticised the newly gazetted Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Amendment Bill, saying it fails to adequately address the structural and legislative shortcomings affecting…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:43hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec amendment bill, 2025 falls short of expectations

THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to amend the existing ZIMSEC Act [Chapter 25:18], fails to tackle the legislative gaps arising from changes and needs in the education sector. The bill focused main…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 20:57hrs | 106 | by Obert Masaraure

Zimta pokes holes into proposed Zimsec Act amendments

The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has criticised the proposed amendments to the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Act, arguing that they fall short of restoring credibility to the country's examination system, which has…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:30hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter

New Zimsec Bill proposes stiff penalties for exam cheats

Examination candidates caught cheating or engaging in other malpractices could face up to five years' imprisonment under the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Amendment Bill recently gazetted by Parliament. The Bill, which is a…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:34hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter

Man convicted for impersonating candidate in Zimsec exam

A 20-year-old man from Zvishavane has been convicted for impersonating another candidate during a Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exam, in a case that has raised alarm over exam malpractice and identity fraud in the education…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 18:26hrs | 1278 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec unveils high-security Gwanda office

The Government has launched a state-of-the-art Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) regional office in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, as part of a national strategy to combat examination fraud and modernise educational infrastructur…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:41hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter

All set for June 2025 Zimsec exams

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has assured the nation that all preparations for the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) June 2025 examinations are in place, with the session officially commencing this Friday.Spea…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:02hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter

ZIMSEC set exams on a holiday

The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) is in a race against time to notify candidates sitting for the mid-year Ordinary Level examinations about a sudden change in the exam schedule after two papers were mistakenly set for a pub…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:12hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter

900 candidates linked to suspected Zimsec paper leak

In a shocking development ahead of the upcoming Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations, approximately 900 candidates have been linked to a suspected examination paper leak. The revelation has…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:49hrs | 2485 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec June exam leak plotter arrested

A 23-year-old Polytechnic student from Mbizo, Kwekwe, appeared in court yesterday facing fraud charges after allegedly creating a WhatsApp group to leak Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Ordinary and Advanced Level June exam pa…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:40hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec extends registration deadline

The Government has extended the payment deadline for Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) November 2025 examination fees to May 16, providing relief to thousands of students and easing financial pressure on parents and guardians.T…

Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 08:17hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter

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Dear future students and parents, We're thrilled to see so many of you interested in joining the RAIMSOSA ACADEMY family! As you consider taking the next step, we want to assure you that online learning is the way to go.In today's fast-pac…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 20:24hrs | 127 | by Etiwel Mutero

Zimsec opens registration for 2025 exams

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially opened registration for the June and November 2025 Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations. Candidates have been urged to visit their nearest school or examination centre to…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt Zimsec petitioned over 'tribal bias' Heritage book

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has submitted a petition to the government, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec), and international bodies, accusing the Heritage Studies curriculum of promoting tribal and cultural bias.The …

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter

Girls shine in 2024 Zimsec A-level exams, outperform boys by 2.81%

Girls achieved a stellar performance in the November 2024 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Advanced Level exams, surpassing boys by 2.81% in the pass rate.The overall pass rate for the exams stood at 94.58%, a slight dip from …

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:55hrs | 265 | 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. The 2024 results reflect the province'…

Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:19hrs | 2456 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec grade 7 results are out

The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) has announced the release of the 2023 Grade 7 examination results, with students able to access their results on the Zimsec online portal starting today. School heads will be able to collec…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 15:51hrs | 14221 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec exams proceed without reported leakages

The 2024 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Grade 7, Ordinary, and Advanced Level examinations have unfolded without any reports of paper leakages, marking a significant improvement compared to previous years. Education official…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter

Unfair Labor Practice: ZIMSEC's Unpaid Invigilation Policy

The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has been criticized for its controversial policy of forcing teachers to invigilate public exams without compensation, while exam markers receive payment for their services. This disparity r…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 21:10hrs | 1637 | by Nkomah Isaac

Mnangagwa rescues only 34 exam candidates

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stepped in to rescue 34 learners from Findale School in Eastview, Harare, after they missed their first O'Level examination paper due to the school's alleged misappropriation of their examination fees. The …

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:53hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec transporters unpaid for 2023 gig

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) is facing allegations of failing to compensate service providers for vehicles hired to transport examination papers last year. Zimsec had contracted vehicle owners through the Central Mecha…

Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:14hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Treasury defaults on $6,4m BEAM debt, students risk missing out on exams

More than 532,000 students risk missing out on their final examinations this year after the government's Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) debt to the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has ballooned to $6,4 million.The d…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:18hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec extends registration period

GOVERNMENT has been commended for extending the deadline for Ordinary and Advanced Level examination fees payment to give parents and guardians adequate time to raise the funds.Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo yesterd…

Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:25hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe exam fees deadline is extended

THE Government's extension of the deadline by which Ordinary and Advanced Level examination fees should be paid to the first week of May from March 23, has been welcomed by parents and guardians as a gamechanger that provides adequate time…

Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:44hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi urges Bulawayo to vote Zanu-PF for development

VICE President Kembo Mohadi yesterday said by-elections set for next Saturday are an opportunity for Bulawayo to correct its mistake on August 23 by voting for Zanu-PF this time around.The city needed to have representation in the country'…

Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:40hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Girls outshine boys in Grade 7 results

Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Grade Seven results released yesterday have a 45,5 pass rate, significantly up from 40,7 last year, with girls on average doing better than boys with a 49,56 percent pass rate compared to 41,21…

Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:39hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Rescheduled O Level examinations set for this week

THE rescheduled Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level Biology and Combined Science will now be written on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.The subjects were postponed due to security and logistical re…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Grade 7 results set for next Friday

THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination (Zimsec) Grade Seven examination results will be released on Friday next week, Chronicle Online has learnt.In a press conference invitation letter  sent to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Educati…

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:44hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Heightened security for Zimsec exams

New security measures have been implemented to prevent the leakage of public examination question papers in Zimbabwe. These measures involve the secure delivery of exam papers to the testing centers under escort on the same day that candid…

Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

8 exam cheats arrested in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has reported that among the eight suspects apprehended for various fraudulent activities, including an attempt to take an exam on behalf of another candidate, is a 52-year-old man.Zimsec clarif…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 06:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

All set for Grade 7 final exams

The Grade Seven public examinations are set to begin tomorrow, and all preparations have been finalized, with the exam papers distributed to all cluster centers across the country. Comprehensive security measures are in place to prevent ma…

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec scouts for examination markers

THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has called for applications from potential markers ahead of this year's training course for marking  Ordinary and Advanced Level Syllabi.They are 23 O-Level and eight A-Level examinabl…

Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 13:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

What happens to pupils who fail O-Level exams?

THE debate on the just released 2022 Ordinary Level examination results saw one central question popping up: what will happen to the over 70 percent of pupils who did not pass at least five ordinary levels?Last week, the Zimbabwe School Ex…

Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 05:19hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec in shocking U-turn over 'exam cheats'

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) pulled a shocker yesterday after it released the 2022 Ordinary Level results for Mukaro and Silveira high schools in Masvingo, a few days after withholding them over cheating allegations. Z…

Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 05:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

More troubles brew for Zimsec

TEACHER unions have urged parents of Ordinary Level students whose results were nullified last week to sue the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) for presiding over flawed examinations.More troubles appear to be brewing for the …

Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

'I was told to stop supporting Mnangagwa'

WE today conclude our interview with Elphas Tshuma, a former guerilla who operated in Hurungwe in Mashonaland West Province and later on in Hwange in Matabeleland North. Tshuma, now a member of the ruling Zanu-PF Politburo was known during…

Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:27hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec to deregister schools, centres over exam leaks

THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) will deregister schools and examination centres complicit in the leakage of examination papers while the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will deal with headmasters who will be f…

Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Surely, why study 10 subjects at school as if unsure of one's goals in life?

The ZIMSEC Ordinary Level results are out - and, already we are hearing of those outrageous numbers of subjects passed by single candidates. This inevitably leads to the usual debate - is it really necessary for one to sit for, say, 20 sub…

Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 16:39hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimsec clarifies guidelines for learners from South Africa

THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has laid down the technicalities that will be considered for absorbing learners coming from outside the country into the country's education system.The country is anticipating an influx of …

Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe student scores 10 As in A-Level exams

NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD Ruya Adventist High School learner Tadiwanashe Mavetera shattered academic records after attaining 10 As in the 2022 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Advanced Level exams.In achieving the remarkable feat, Mav…

Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:39hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

80% pass ZIMSEC 2022 A-Level exams

The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) Advanced Level examination results for November 2022 are now out.All those who sat for the examinations will be able to access them on the ZIMSEC portal (www.zimsec.co.zw) from 3pm Friday.Z…

Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 16:44hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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