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Headmaster jailed for embezzling pupils' exam fees

A Bindura headmaster has been sentenced for misappropriating funds meant for pupils' examinations. Kudakwashe Tivarige (35), head of Sunrise Group of Schools in Maravanyika Village under Chief Masembura, was convicted by the Bindura Magist…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:46hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter

Ex-headmaster stuns Zanu-PF funeral

A high-profile Zanu-PF funeral in Gutu took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when retired Hellen McGhie Primary School head, Herbert Horuno Zengeya, openly denounced the ruling party, accusing it of deceiving Zimbabweans for 45 years.Zengeya,…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 19:56hrs | 1519 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster instructed to draw blood from pupils for ritual purposes

A dramatic dispute between Compassion Junior School owner Pastor Asmeri Jeffreys and her former headmaster, Pastor David Garudzo, has spilled into the Epworth Magistrates' Court, sparking sensational allegations and drawing in an unexpecte…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | 1094 | by Staff reporter

Informal traders urged to keep import documents

Informal traders affected by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)'s anti-smuggling blitz have been advised to maintain proper documentation of imported goods to facilitate easier verification and smoother audits in the future.This comes …

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:17hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter

School headmaster dies while celebrating athletics victory

Hwange - A primary school headmaster from Harare Province tragically collapsed and died at Hwange Colliery Stadium this afternoon while celebrating his province's victory at the National Association of Primary School Heads (NAPH) national …

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:17hrs | 1596 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster in court over forgery allegations

The headmaster of Sojini Secondary School in Mbembesi, Matabeleland North, Themba Nyoni, appeared in court on Thursday facing charges of forging documents to withdraw US$1,220 from school funds.Nyoni, 53, allegedly forged the signature of …

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:23hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster arrested for corruptly awarding US$155,000 tender

Vuti High School headmaster, Brain Chigudu, has been arrested and appeared in court for allegedly corruptly awarding a tender for the procurement of a 56-seater bus to Quest Motors Corporation.Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) off…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:49hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF women's league hounds school head

Zanu-PF Women's League members in Chirumhanzu Ward 10 recently led a community protest aimed at removing Tonias Mushayi, the head of Chengwena Secondary School, over allegations of misconduct, including assaulting students and insulting pa…

Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:44hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

'A PhD to become the minimum qualification for headmasters in Zimbabwe'

THE Government is set to review school heads and teachers' qualifications with a PhD being the most desirable qualification for a school head as it moves to ensure delivery of quality education in the country.Teachers, on the other hand, h…

Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 11:49hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

School head reported to Zacc over funds

The head of Chiwaridzo Primary School in Bindura is on a collision course with the School Development Association (SDA) over alleged violation of procurement procedures, unprocedural hiring of non-teaching staff and suspected falsification…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:00hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Headmasters confront govt over Zimdollar salaries

HEADMASTERS from government schools across Zimbabwe have put their employer on notice to press for United States dollar salaries starting from the forthcoming term.School heads and teachers are currently earning at least US$300 and about Z…

Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster loses teeth in robbery

POLICE in Matebeleland South have launched a manhunt for three-armed robbery suspects who pounced on Matambo Primary School in Bulilima District where they attacked teachers leaving some seriously injured before getting away with cash and …

Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster accused of concocting exchange rates for fees

SOME parents with children attending Mangwara Primary School in Kariba have accused the school headmaster of allegedly threatening them whenever they question the exchange rate the school uses to charge school fees.The parents allege that …

Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 17:16hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Priest accused of poisoning headmaster

A PRIEST at St Paul's Musami High School in Mrehwa yesterday appeared in court for allegedly poisoning the school headmaster by lacing his cup with an unknown substance during a tea break while they were attending a workshop in Harare.Ugen…

Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 05:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster seeks help for bedridden wife

THE headmaster of Regina Mundi Primary School in Lupane Mr Nkululeko Msimanga is asking for about US$6 000 to help his bedridden wife Mrs Sihlalisiwe Msimanga (51) undergo a brain therapy in Harare.Both teach at the Roman Catholic Church r…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster axes teacher

Zavarima secondary school headmaster Denford Zavarima allegedly  axed a fellow teacher  in Binga last week after he suspected him of cheating  with his wife.The deputy headmaster Samuel Marime confirmed the incident."The sit…

Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 17:58hrs | 6 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Headmaster cleared of rape after 2 years in jail

FORMER Makumbe Mission primary school headmaster Silas Chitate has been acquitted of raping an orphaned Grade 7 pupil at the school, after serving two years of a 15-year prison term.  Chitate was in September 2018 jailed for an effect…

Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 07:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

School head, deputy demoted, transferred over exam cheating

THE headmaster of Chingele Secondary School in Chiredzi South and his deputy have been demoted and transferred after they were allegedly involved in a Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) scandal where they wrote examinations for …

Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:11hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Pupils force headmaster off school premises

THERE was pandemonium at Chakohwa High School last Wednesday after the headmaster's attempt to administer corporal punishment on a pupil backfired when the pupil, with the help of aggrieved teachers, mobilised other pupils to mutiny and fo…

Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:10hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster's isiNdebele ban unfortunate

Editor,When 2017 ended little did Nhwali primary school pupils know they were kissing goodbye to their favourite language isiNdebele.Letters were dispatched to parents to choose which language they wanted their children to do. Predominantl…

Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 12:38hrs | 2 | by Nkunziyembongolo Dube, Nhwali, Gwanda South

Murowa Primary School Headmaster brutalises pupils

Dear Call the October madness or absolute brutality. This last Friday the headmaster of Murowa Primary School in Zvishavane was demon possessed as he beat pupils to the extent of causing severe injuries to their backs and shins. Most pupil…

Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 19:28hrs | 1596 | by Worried Parents

Headmaster jailed 5 years for setting office ablaze

Marondera's Chemhondoro Primary School head, who was accused of having connived with the school bursar to burn the school office to conceal cases of mismanagement, has been jailed for five years after being convicted of malicious damage to…

Published: 17 May 2017 at 15:46hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster seeks custody of children

A local school head has approached the civil court in Harare seeking the custody of their four children he had with his ex-wife.Cornelius Chimwanda dragged Emillia Benhura to court where he expressed dissatisfaction over the manner their c…

Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 07:42hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter

Milton headmaster, deputy face demotion

EMBATTLED Milton High School head Mr William Ncube and his deputy Mrs Nosizi Muleya are set to be demoted and transferred after a disciplinary hearing instituted by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education recommended that the two l…

Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 12:20hrs | 6 | by Vusumuzi Dube

Power hungry headmaster

08:31, 5 Jan - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: POWER HUNGRY HEADMASTERKatete primary school, its an anex under a satelite of Lubanda primary school in Binga. The school is 21km from the main road to Binga centre and 100km to education offices. (Na…

Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 13:57hrs | 1 | by WhatsApp

Headmaster, teacher suspended over 'sex in the office'

50-year-old headmaster Graham Daniels and chemistry teacher Bethan Bale, (36), have been suspended over a 30-second camera-phone video, which features the sound of moans and panting apparently coming from behind a closed school office door…

Published: 10 May 2014 at 13:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Investigate Kuwadzana 6 Headmaster, DEO

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary education in conjunction with the Ministry of Public service should with immediate effect launch a serious investigation into the behavior and conduct of the Headmistress of Kuwadzana 6 primary school …

Published: 11 Apr 2014 at 16:50hrs | 8 | by Grace Demo

Headmaster accused of owning goblins, ordered to leave school

VILLAGERS in Dongamuzi area under Chief Gumede in Lupane are demanding the transfer of Ekuphakameni Secondary School headmaster Mr Peter Moyo, whom they accuse of owning goblins that have been terrorising pupils and teaching staff at the s…

Published: 23 Mar 2014 at 09:29hrs | 7 | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka

Rampaging pupils demand 'insensitive' headmaster's removal

STUDENT unrest rocked Hartzell High School in Manicaland since Sunday evening with the militant pupils demanding the removal of their headmaster, Mr Shorwi Kawadza, from the school, accusing him of being insensitive to their welfare and ed…

Published: 01 Feb 2014 at 08:23hrs | 200 | by Cletus Mushanawani

Headmaster making us fools

The headmaster Mr Mugaradziko at Nyamatikiti High School in Rushinga has destroyed. We were at the school on Saturday 29 JUNE 2013 for a consultation day. Allas we were told he bought a coaster kombi at forty five thousand ($45000-00). Thi…

Published: 01 Jul 2013 at 09:01hrs | 2648 | by Worried Parent

Mixing politics with education at High School

The headmaster Mr Mugaradziko at Nyamatikiti High School in Rushinga has destroyed the school due to pursuing politics. He is actively involved in politics to the extend that he appears once every fortnight conducting school business. He i…

Published: 11 Apr 2013 at 09:16hrs | 3783 | by Worried Parent, Chikwama Annon, 23 Rushinga, Rushinga.

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