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Provincial education director in BSPZ funds scandal

The corruption trial of Masvingo Provincial Education Director, Shylatte Mhike, continued yesterday with former Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe (BSPZ) Chivi District treasurer, Ramison Mafundikwa, appearing as the State's second witness.…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ministry clarifies extra lessons not illegal

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has clarified that extra lessons are not illegal under current policy, but warned that they become a disciplinary offence when teachers charge learners for them.This was revealed by the Minis…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:30hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter

Chinese families choosing an African education

In 2018, while I was conducting fieldwork in Zimbabwe, I met a Chinese man who shared a surprising story. One night, he heard his 4-year-old daughter sleep-talking in English. The next day he called his wife in China and the couple decided…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:56hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Schools directed to completely phase out CALA

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has called on schools across Zimbabwe to swiftly implement the new policy of school-based projects and completely phase out Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALAs).The directive com…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:50hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt shuts down 368 illegal colleges, VTCs

The government has shut down 368 technical and vocational training centres across the country for operating without the necessary documentation, in line with the Manpower Planning and Development Act (Chapter 28:02). The non-compliant inst…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:00hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter

South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education

In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Alliance (DA) member Natasha Mazzone regarding her claimed law degree.Mazzone's response was bot…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 08:41hrs | 469 | by Mbali Dlamini

Zimbabwe education system fast deteriorating

GERMAN Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission in Zimbabwe Michael Ott has said the quality of Zimbabwe's education system is fast deteriorating."I have been here for a year in the country, unfortunately the education system in Zimbabwe has …

Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 15:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Unpacking Zimbabwe's 'well-educated' myth

The widely acclaimed narrative - correlation fallacy - that Zimbabweans are "well educated" and are some of the highly literate people on this continent is a myth. Myths build egos, not economies; neither do they make any significant contr…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | 81 | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Education the only investment with no risk

 Here I was walking lackadaisically towards our forlorn and miserable Chinehasha Shopping Centre on New Year's day. The much-remembered and never to be forgotten 2023. Ahh isn't it the same year of the great national plebiscite of sel…

Published: 01 Jan 2023 at 14:45hrs | 5 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa

Govt should act urgently on tertiary students accommodation

TERTIARY institutions should make sure they recruit students they can accommodate in their hostels so that everyone is equally and decently accommodated.Government should enter into partnerships with the private sector, notably banks and c…

Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:55hrs | | by Poor student

The Unpacking a Prospective Councillor's Political Manifesto: Education

On the 7th of December 2021 I published my Political Manifesto as prospective councillor for Gokwe-Mapfungautsi Constituency Ward 25 Zimbabwe 2023 General Elections.My manifesto was received with mixed reactions but the majority of people …

Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 22:13hrs | 11 | by Etiwel Mutero

Where are the human rights defenders when our children are being denied the right to education?

Dear We the Murowa community sympathise with teachers and all the civil servants per se'. Its an undeniable fact that civil servants and the majority of workers are earning peanuts. Its sad to hear that some of the teachers have been …

Published: 12 Feb 2022 at 08:35hrs | 3 | by Concerned Murowa Ward Community

Tertiary education should focus on quality, not quantity

THE proliferation of a gamut of universities and tertiary institutions churning out tens of thousands of graduates each year is a welcome development in the country's quest to close the skills gap and set Zimbabwe on the right pedestal in …

Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:23hrs | 4 | by Canisio Mudzimu

African education has many surprising outcomes

THE African education system has many surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with first class marks and get admission to medical and engineering schools. The second class students get MBAs and LLBs to manage the first class studen…

Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 19:30hrs | 9 | by Unkown

2021 National Budget: The Good & the Bad

Zimbabwe's 2021 national budget set a taxing agenda with a 126% jump in budgeted revenues from ZW$173 billion (About US$2.12 billion) anticipated in 2020 to ZW$391.8 billion (US$4.8 billion) budgeted for 2021. The high revenue target is su…

Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 13:54hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma

The curse of education?

I was jolted by a friend's tweet last night. It said "I have learnt much in my lifeâ€¦ but the biggest stumbling block to my learning has been my education!"So it turns out, life is really one helluva choice, either of one jolly great ride…

Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:59hrs | 2 | by Zifiso Masiye

Coltart raises red flag over education crisis

FORMER Education minister David Coltart has painted a gloomy picture of the country's education sector, saying lack of motivation among teachers will see schoolchildren paying a heavy price in future.Coltart (DC), who was credited with tur…

Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Swedish company eyes education sector

Sweden's information communication technologies giant Epson Europe has expressed keen interest in partnering the Government in the digitisation of the country's education system. This was revealed yesterday by Direct e-Learning Internation…

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Embracing ICT in Pedagogy of History and Heritage Studies in Zimbabwe

Three schools in Harare on 1st March 2019 converged at Seke One High school in Chitungwiza for the History Exchange program under the theme, Embracing Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning of History and H…

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 09:57hrs | 20 | by Brian Maregedze

Education 5.0 - towards problem-solving and value creation

Many thanks to a serious and strong hint by His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa, Education 5.0 is now a reality having been adopted by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development headed by Professor …

Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 09:22hrs | 63 | by Enock Jonathan

Infrastructure, Education and Technology key for growth

In his book entitled, The Price of Inequality, revered economist, Joseph Stiglitz, contends that Government investments in infrastructure, education and technology form the basis of economic growth.In his own words Stiglitz, wrote: "Govern…

Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 13:42hrs | 2 | by ViewsFromMatopos

18+ useful_tips on how to get accepted to college

Getting accepted to college these days is a task which requires a great deal of preparation and commitment, but the benefits of a college degree are equally great. You should be prepared to put in a considerable amount of time and effort i…

Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 17:54hrs | 61 | by Agencies

Why Biti's long Historical presentation must be adopted by every Educated Zimbabwean

Education dispels fear! Education is the most important tool a modern human being MUST possess and UTILISE. We should salute Biti for using the tool of the Educated in narrating the History of violence in Zimbabwe. There is no point in get…

Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 20:14hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri

Education system poised for major overhaul

As the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education our objective is to take Zimbabwean education to the 21st century and there has to be an educational transformation and full implementation of the competency-based curriculum. But as we do…

Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Prof Paul Mavima

Zimbabwe education system need revamp

Schools in Zimbabwe will find it very difficult to progress in the use of ICT in the teaching and learning progress if the old guard of educational administrators maintain their stance on their attitudes towards IT. It's disheartening and …

Published: 12 May 2018 at 16:17hrs | 2 | by Nkomah Isaac

Zimbabwe education system is in a mess

In yet another low for the education sector, some schools are demanding that enrolling students should bring their own desks, chairs and mattresses, in a development that has stretched their already burdened parents. Parents and guardians …

Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:15hrs | | by Harmony Agere

This New Curriculum may overlook adult erudition

A lot of good has been done and said regards the current curriculum with so many workshops, consultations and submissions having been done by, with and to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Being a person interested with adul…

Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 11:51hrs | | by Muhwisiry Chaiyeiye

Reflections on education

From 1980 to date, Zimbabwe has made great strides in the education sector. This is one achievement we can exuberantly celebrate together as a country. â€¨Despite having a high literacy rate in Africa, l strongly feel that the near collaps…

Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 21:31hrs | 1 | by Enock Kwinika

Literacy is not education

One area of success that Zimbabweans are proud of and are quick to point out is the education sector. Before independence access to education was heavily skewed along racial lines. Soon after independence government sought to correct this …

Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 10:40hrs | 2 | by Clive Chiridza

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 08:56hrs | 14 | by Anonymous

Five O-Level passes donâ€™t make a politician

The Speaker of Parliament, Advocate Jacob Mudenda touched on a potentially controversial matter on Friday while addressing academics at the Midlands State University when he suggested the introduction of minimum educational qualifications …

Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 18:08hrs | | by chronicle

Dokora in another fool's mate

For the first time since 2011, Zimbabwe will not be represented at the 2016 African Schools Individual Chess Championships to be held at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia.The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Lazarus Do…

Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 10:38hrs | | by Ruzvidzo Jena

Dokora has failed, says Coltart

THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education continues to raise the ire of parents and guardians chiefly because of the controversial policies being introduced by its head, Lazarus Dokora. This week the Financial Gazette correspondent N…

Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 06:18hrs | | by Njabulo Ncube

New Curriculum - English Language Overview

As a nation, we should embrace the new curriculum as it brings more benefits than limitations to our society. It was introduced at a time when it was needed most. We were trailing behind in terms of the quality of education basing on the c…

Published: 18 Dec 2016 at 07:42hrs | 4 | by Farirai Nyamana

Dokora in another fool's mate

For the first time since 2011, Zimbabwe will not be represented at the 2016 African Schools Individual Chess Championships to be held at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia.The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Lazarus Do…

Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 08:48hrs | 3 | by Chaturanga, Bindura

A look at A Level Curriculum with Padington Chakabva

In the previous article I explored the Learning Areas from ECD right up to form four. Today we explore some of the critical Learning Areas for forms 5 and 6. It is important that we keep in mind that the new curriculum states that as …

Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 07:35hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva

Exploring the New Curriculum with Padington Chakabva

The word curriculum is defines as 'lessons and academic content taught in an institution on a specific course or program'. How broadly we intent to explore the word curriculum will depend on the object of our focus. The word curriculum rea…

Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 13:32hrs | 1 | by Padington Chakabva

Of John Tallach 2017 form 1 enrolment process - Open Letter

Editor  May we get a response concerning the 2017 form 1 enrolment process. Our children were invited for interviews where they were made to write entrance tests at a fee. Months down the line, almost all pupils are getting letters of…

Published: 02 Nov 2016 at 11:40hrs | 20 | by Concerned Parent

Voters education is key to development

Election matters are developmental projects of any nation. That is the reason why every Government sets aside resources to run an election. For any institution to be legitimate you need the mandate from the people. If one can impose himsel…

Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 19:38hrs | 2 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (Development Analyst)

Education ministry letting parents down

Dear Editor'Please allow me to express my disgruntlement to the Ministry of Education for failing to take action over Dudley Hall Primary School SDC (School Development Committee) in Norton. During mid-term of the schools' second term, the…

Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Worried Parent

STEAM: The new Eye in Education

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is the current initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Development. In the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education the main thrust is on STEAM, Science, Te…

Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 11:27hrs | 12 | by Paddy Chakabva

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 17:39hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu

Education is vital in our flora and fauna

Education is more than just learning from books, and it is a shame that a lot of schools do not see that it is more than just a curriculum and school score. A good education can teach a child how to learn so that the child may take up inde…

Published: 14 Jun 2016 at 06:51hrs | | by Adam Bangizwe Nkashaka Sibuyi

Let us not deprive our children's right to education

It's now the second week since schools have been opened for the second term. Second term is normally a busy term as most exam classes will be busy preparing for their final exams. Non exam classes will also be preparing for their midyear e…

Published: 12 May 2016 at 14:30hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

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 | 11 | by Lesley Nyirenda

Zimbabwe govt to blame for poor pass rate in Matabeleland

The 2013 ZIMSEC academic results for O' and A' Level were released a fortnight ago and a lot of hullabaloo about the poor performance at a national scale made the headlines for most media houses. The detailed analysis of the results showed…

Published: 25 Feb 2014 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Thembelani Dube

Psychology Maziwisa must apologise & go for psychomotor education

Slowly I get to understand why Pres Mugabe appointed a Minister of Psychamotor (however the spelling) Education. Some people within ZANU-PF really need this kind of education which I think has something to do with cleaning of a mind to ref…

Published: 06 Dec 2013 at 12:23hrs | 1 | by Bekezela Maduma Fuzwayo

Strive Masiyiwa launches EcoSchool initiative

Last week I travelled to Cape Town South Africa, to give a keynote address on "Mobile Telephony as a Development Tool" at the annual African gathering of the GSMA, a global association of the Mobile a Network Operators. In my address I spo…

Published: 21 Nov 2013 at 11:42hrs | | by Strive Masiyiwa

How we turned Zimbabwe's education sector around

ZIMBABWE is recognised as having one of the best education systems in Africa, but when I took office as Minister of Education in February 2008 I found it in chaos.Nearly all schools were closed, 90 000 teachers were on strike, public exams…

Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 05:27hrs | | by David Coltart

Zimbabwe's youth bearing the brunt of an inflexible education system

Youth unemployment continues to be a major problem in this Zimbabwe, where youths who constitute a large proportion of the population are still without gainful employment. While several explanations have been offered to explain this phenom…

Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 10:30hrs | | by Perry Munzwembiri

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Geza demos have always failed: Mnangagwa loyalist

PIC Director resigns after appointment error

'Floyd Shivambu wanted to be Zuma and Malema'

Teko Modise faces R1.2 million divorce settlement dispute

Why France Refused South Africa Investigating the Death of Nkosinathi Mthethwa

No plans to heckle and embarrass Chiwenga

MRP, Original ZAPU join forces

Chiwenga accuses Jonathan Moyo of treason

Cattle rustlers terrorise Lower Gweru villagers

The trouble with Zanu-PF's Resolution Number 1

Shadowy corridors of politics in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe in debt distress, claims World Bank

BCC can only use parking revenue in TTI areas

Zimbabwe to add 20MW of hydropower on Mutirikwi river

Chamisa's lawyer dissects Zanu-PF's Resolution No. 1

Cop swallows US$50 bribe

Man strikes senior citizen with a hoe over a stand dispute

Victoria Falls plans to repossess housing stands

Step father jailed 60 years for rape

Godongwana backs DA

Mchunu's lawyers tell cops to 'back off'

It's time to kick Chinese exploiters out of Zimbabwe!

Mnangagwa regime reliance on discredited church leaders speaks volumes about its own credibility

Hopewell Chin’ono slams Evangelist Benny Hinn as 'conman' exploiting faith

Bulawayo City Council approves 140 building plans worth US$3.39 Million

Geza declares

Hwange East MP Bonda applauds South Africa's ZEP extension amid anti-foreigner tensions

Geza sparks chaos for Zanu-PF conference

Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule

Zanu-PF's busy conference week begins

Chiwenga accuses Jonathan Moyo of treason

Chiwenga's ally mobilises protests to oust Mnangagwa

Bulawayo lesbian dies after brutal mob attack

The power struggle that could break Zanu-PF

Survivors recount Delta Bus robbery horror

Geza declares

Zimbabwe pastor jailed 18 years for sodomy

Geza sparks chaos for Zanu-PF conference

Zimbabwe gold mafia scandal case 'could collapse SA banks'

Hopewell Chin’ono slams Evangelist Benny Hinn as 'conman' exploiting faith

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