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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 | 77 | 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

Bulawayo tops Zimbabwe education rankings

Bulawayo has emerged as the most educated province in Zimbabwe, according to findings from the 2023â€“2024 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), which also underscores a significant gap in educational access between urban and rura…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:29hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe prophets, prophetesses told to get some education

Archbishop Andby Makururu, the leader of the Johanne The Fifth of Africa Church, has called on prophets and other spiritual leaders to attain a minimum level of education if they are to effectively lead and communicate with their congregan…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:23hrs | 377 | 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

Ministry of Education fails to pay rent for 16 years

Zimbabwe's education system is rapidly collapsing, driven by a combination of chronic underfunding, rampant corruption, indiscipline, and government failure to disburse allocated budgets. Despite promises of free education made by Presiden…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 12:13hrs | 585 | 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 lags behind South Africa in literacy rates?

Zimbabwe has secured the 4th spot in the ranking of African countries with the highest education levels in 2024, according to a report by Data Panda. The ranking is based on literacy rates and years of schooling, with Zimbabwe emerging as …

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 09:18hrs | 2703 | by Staff reporter

UZ churns out first Education 5.0 graduates

President Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Chancellor of all State universities, presided over a landmark event at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) yesterday, capping a record 6,778 graduates. This cohort marks the first to graduate under the …

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:06hrs | 148 | 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

Mnangagwa now knows uqethu, reappoints Simelisizwe Sibanda

President Mnangagwa has re-appointed Bubi constituency legislator Simelisizwe Sibanda as the Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development after pardoning him.Sibanda was previously dismis…

Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1523 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa calls for education overhaul

Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa has urged for a comprehensive overhaul of Zimbabwe's education system, citing its failure to keep pace with technological advancements. Chamisa emphasized the need for Zimbabwe to become a global hub for bu…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 19:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

China to support Zimbabwe's education

CHINESE ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding has pledged China's support to the country's education sector saying the two countries have maintained good relations that can be traced back to the pre-colonial era.Zhou made the remarks this week …

Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

US$32m windfall for Zimbabwe education sector

The United Kingdom has unveiled a whopping US$32,4 million to Zimbabwe's education sector specifically to benefit disadvantaged schools, support a new curriculum and improve student retention.Speaking during the launch of Global Partnershi…

Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 16:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

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

Chiwenga says govt to review education curricular

VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga says government will continue to reviewing and improving the education curricular at all levels to ensure it remains relevant to the country's labour market needs.Giving a keynote address at St Ignatius …

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:22hrs | 1 | 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

'Uneducated' politicians to be locked out of Zimbabwe councils

GOVERNMENT is finalising a new law to bar politicians without tertiary education qualifications from running for local authority seats in a development meant to restore competency and improve service delivery.The Attorney-General (AG)'s of…

Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Education ministry bemoans lack of funding as shortage of schoolsÂ soars

PRIMARY and Secondary Education permanent secretary, Tumisang Thabela has admitted that the ministry is buckling under pressure due to under-funding consequentially hindering delivery of education services in the countr…

Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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

Zimbabwe unemployment, education system not directly linked

IN the Wednesday edition of NewsDay we carried a story in which some of our college student leaders were frothing at the mouth over the failure by many of the students to get employment soon after graduation.The students are of the belief …

Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 05:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Students blame Zimbabwe education system for joblessness

ZIMBABWE's tertiary students have blamed the country's education system for not preparing them for formal job after completing their studies, resulting in many turning to vending to make ends meet.Youth organisation, the National Associati…

Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's education was once the envy of Africa. Not anymore!

It wasn't just his well-fitted suit, the crisp shirt, and the neatly paired tie that caught everyone's attention. When Amos Mawoyo walked through the rural areas of Imbeza, a timber estate in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, almost every…

Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt told to deliver free education

THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa should fulfil his promise of free education made in 2017 following a major fee hike by the University of Zimbabwe.Students at the insti…

Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

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

Mugabe's education revolution collapses

ZIMBABWE'S education system, a source of pride for citizens and envy of many across the continent under the late former President Robert Mugabe, is now on a downward spiral seeking urgent intervention.education system, a source of pride fo…

Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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

80% pupils fail to access education

OVER 80 percent internally displaced persons' children in cyclone prone areas in eastern Zimbabwe have been struggling to access education, the International Organisation of Migration (IOM) has said.This comes after Cyclone Idai hit the pr…

Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 18:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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

Chamisa's MDC in massive voter education exercise

THE MDC Alliance in Marondera has embarked on a massive voter education exercise ahead of the hung local authority and constituency by-elections.The Marondera Central seat fell vacant after the recall of youthful legislator Caston Matewu b…

Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 07:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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

Mnangagwa promises free education

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday opened the 27th session of the Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe as part of commemorations of the Day of the African Child by promising free compulsory basic education for all children.Mnangagwa told the …

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

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

Matebeleland North education still a pipe-dream

SIFISO Ndebele, a Grade 5 pupil at Samukele Primary School in Matebeleland North, dreams of becoming a scientist.But sadly, her dream is not in tandem with the learning conditions at her school.Her school has extremely poor infrastructure,…

Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe revamping education system

THE Government is revamping the country's education system to ensure it meets the country's economic development needs, President Mnangagwa has said. In a speech read on his behalf by Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology D…

Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 22:43hrs | 4 | 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

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

'Education for Zimbabweans not negotiable,' says Mnangagwa

Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the right to education for Zimbabweans is not negotiable and is indispensable for the achievement of the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio Economic Transformation (ZIM ASSET).Mnangagwa said this d…

Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 17:19hrs | | 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 latest statistics collected by Tsoro-o-tso San D…

Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

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