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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 | 229 | 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 | 1508 | 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 | 1093 | 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 | 405 | 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 | 496 | 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 | 585 | 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 | 134 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster's sex tape with student goes viral

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is investigating Nisbert Zaba Makhuyana, the headmaster of a Chipinge school, following the circulation of a viral sex tape involving him and a learner from Samhutsa Secondary School.Accordin…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:05hrs | 3014 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster launches witch-hunt

Musengezi High School head George Rambanepasi and bursar Sharon Kapende are embroiled in controversy over alleged financial mismanagement, particularly concerning a US$12,000 repair scandal involving Rambanepasi's Toyota Hilux GD-6 vehicle…

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster steals school funds

Samathonga Primary school headmaster in Matebeleland South province, Marko Marko Dube (60) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday for allegedly stealing school funds.He was granted $100 bail by magistrate  Mr Joshua &nbs…

Published: 29 Jun 2024 at 11:07hrs | 114 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Headmaster fingered in students demo

THE headmaster at the Anglican-run St Faith High School in Rusape faces disciplinary action for allegedly inciting schoolchildren to protest over his impending transfer from the institution.The schoolchildren marched for 13 kilometres on W…

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

School head hires thugs, cause chaos

THERE were chaotic scenes at St Faith's High School outside Rusape, Manicaland province, this week after suspected "hired thugs" disturbed lessons at the Anglican Church-run school.The thugs were allegedly hired by headmaster Arnold Makamb…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:00hrs | 1 | 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 | 21 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 13 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster in trouble over Zanu-PF candidature

ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) is pushing for the dismissal of Mvurwi Secondary School headmaster over alleged partisan conduct after he was nominated to represent Zanu-PF in the upcoming elections.Nathaniel Marusho was nominated…

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:48hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Con 'headmaster' arrested

A 44-YEAR-OLD man who has been coning people of money and property by misrepresenting himself as a headmaster who employs people to load or offload goods is in trouble with the law after he was busted.Vuyani Mlotshwa (44) appeared before B…

Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:36hrs | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster swindles exam fees

A headmaster at Usavi Primary School, Ward 22 Buhera Central Constituency is being accused of swindling US$315 meant for grade seven examination fees.The headmaster Samson Magirigide confirmed the case in a SDC meeting held on Monday.Sourc…

Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 20:39hrs | 3 | by Zebedi Mupuranga/Simbarashe Sithole

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 | 8 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster investigated for nude picture

THE Kudzanayi Primary School head, who was accused of sending his nude picture to his married personal assistant is now under investigation. James Mukwirimba, appeared before Highglen District Schools Inspector, Joseph Kabasa, yesterday. K…

Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 12:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

School headmaster sparks debate over haircuts

SOCIAL media went into meltdown yesterday, reacting to a video posted by The Herald of a school head who used a pair of scissors to plough through the hair of all learners who did not have proper haircuts when schools opened on Monday.The …

Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:46hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Headmistress up for theft

THE headmistress of Rugare Primary School in Harare was yesterday arraigned before the courts on allegations of stealing timber and asbestos sheets from the school.Calister Tarisai Matsitsiro (58) was remanded in custody.It is the State's …

Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:02hrs | 4 | 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 | 1 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster kills self

The Headmaster of Tennyson Hlabangana High school in Bulawayo reportedly committed suicide after saying that he had "failed the school system and the school system had failed him".The late Mr Lwelizwe Edson Bhebhe (42) of Lobengula Extensi…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:44hrs | | 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 | 5 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Headmaster robbed of car and cash after being caught pants down in a bush

A decision to play 'hide the sausage game' in the car in a bushy area ended in tears for the headmaster of a high school after two armed robbers, stabbed and robbed him of the school car and cash.The incident happened on Wednesday night, i…

Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

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 | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ex Victoria High head tries luck in Zanu-PF

John Muzamani, the former Victoria High head who had a disgraceful departure from the school last year is now trying his luck in Zanu-PF.Muzamani is among 11 candidates who have submitted their CVs for Zanu-PF primary elections for Mwenezi…

Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 23:41hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster caught pants down with married teacher

Rusaza Primary School head, Kombi Chirove recently received a thorough beating and had his car window smashed by a man who had caught him sleeping with his wife, a teacher at the school that he heads.Chirove had reportedly been having a se…

Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 14:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster arrested for 'raping' 11-year-old niece twice

A  64-YEAR-OLD headmaster from Zvishavane has been arrested for allegedly raping his 11-year-old niece at his home on two occasions while taking advantage of his wife's absence. Appearing before Gweru Provincial Magistrate Mrs Phathek…

Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster sucked into $50 000 misappropriation whirlpool

HAMILTON High School in Bulawayo has been rocked by allegations of embezzlement of funds running into thousands of dollars allegedly "masterminded" by the school's headmaster Jamani Fuyana.The financial rot at the school was exposed follow…

Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 07:21hrs | 6 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | by Nkunziyembongolo Dube, Nhwali, Gwanda South

Headmaster up for attempted rape

A 39-year-old Die Roots Primary School headmaster has been arraigned before a Marondera court for attempted rape and indecent assault, after he allegedly fondled his 15-year-old maid's breasts and private parts.Mathias Kalulu, who lives in…

Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Experiences of teaching in the UK

"If you could do it all over again MHOFU would you still become a primary school teacher?""I took a time off with friends and we had just been sharing horror stories of teaching in the UK - mine, those of some other teachers there, and tho…

Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 21:41hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

'Tribalist' school head defended

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has dismissed allegations that Magwegwe High School headmaster Mr William Ncube banned the singing of Shona songs at his school.Bulawayo Acting Provincial Education Director (PED) Mrs Olicah …

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Headmaster collapses, dies

BUSINESS came to a standstill yesterday at the Gwanda Government complex when a school head collapsed and died at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education provincial offices.Mr Bernard Maphosa, the Acting Headmaster of Mpalawini Pri…

Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 05:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

No-nonsense father beats up headmaster

A Bulawayo man, Zebediah Mavuma, known for controversy whenever he attends a school meeting claims to have beat up  Moroka Magaya, who is Mzingwane High School's headmaster, for allegedly running down the school."I lost my temper and …

Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 05:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster rapes mentally ill pupil

A SHAMELESS Rusape headmaster who raped a 15-year-old mentally -challenged school pupil before expelling her from the school for revealing the abuse was this week jailed 15 years. Evans Gotora (28) who doubles as a teacher and a headmaster…

Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 11:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster rapes mentally ill pupil

A RUSAPE headmaster was recently arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old pupil who is mentally challenged before expelling her from the school for revealing the abuse.Evans Gotora (28), who doubles as a teacher and a headmaster of Aris…

Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe school heads to wear uniforms

THE Government has reportedly stopped paying allowances to Advanced Level teachers whose classes do not meet the required minimum number of pupils and hours in class, it has been learnt.All along, A-level teachers were paid an extra Sixth …

Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 11:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster assaulted for attending Mwazha church

A JOHANNE Masowe Apostolic sect member, who bashed her husband for attending a service at Paul Mwazha's African Apostolic Church before running amok and stripping naked, while at a police station after her arrest, has been fined $200.Susan…

Published: 13 Jul 2017 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Headmaster snatches laptop

David Livingstone Primary School headmaster allegedly stole a laptop belonging to a teacher at the school worth $600.Newton Ndhlela (51) appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Tracy Muzondo yesterday facing theft charges.The prosecutor Ms Mo…

Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Parents petition Dokora over poor services at Mzingwane high school

Parents at Mzingwane High school in Matabeleland South have petitioned the minister of primary and secondary education over poor services and administration of the school.In a petition seen by Bulawayo24.com the parents complained over poo…

Published: 01 Jul 2017 at 13:15hrs | 11 | by Stephen Jakes

Headmaster escapes from custody

A Sabiwa Primary School headmaster in Gwanda, Marvellous Moyo who is facing charges of stealing a car he had sold to a fellow resident, allegedly escaped from custody.Moyo allegedly stole the vehicle and sold it again to another resident l…

Published: 10 May 2017 at 03:46hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Headmaster diverts exam fees for average students to gifted pupils

GOKOMERE High School headmaster Mr Stanley Mutsambiwa has been transferred and demoted after he was found guilty of diverting examination fees for average pupils to academically gifted pupils to ensure a high pass rate.The pass rate at the…

Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Head ordered to restitute school over $3000 he stole

A Donkwe Donkwe Primary School head in Kezi was sentenced to 12 months  for stealing over $3000 school funds.Abraham Dube (56) pleaded not guilty of theft when he appeared before Kezi magistrate Jimmy Ntonga who convicted him.He was s…

Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 05:49hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Headmaster fudges pass rates

Gokomere High School headmaster Mr Stanley Mtsambiwa allegedly routinely diverted examination fees paid academically-challenged pupils to bright ones in a bid to fix the pass rate at the Catholic-run school. Gokomere High is among the best…

Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

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