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1 dead, 31 injured as bus carrying school pupils overturns
One person was confirmed dead while 31 were injured, among them 25 primary school pupils, after a bus carrying staff and the young learners overturned near Rusape on Friday afternoon.Police sp...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 12:03hrs | 1502 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, strong winds cause damage in Midlands province
Heavy rains accompanied by fierce winds swept through Zimbabwe's Midlands province on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction but fortunately causing no injuries. Several structures in the r...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Godongwana controversially allocates R321 million to Western Cape
In a surprising move, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated an additional R321 million in basic education funding exclusively to the Western Cape, sparking concerns and calls for transparenc...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 11:58hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter
Teacher goes berserk, bites 23 learners
A Hwange-based teacher, Oscar Ndlovu, has sparked outrage and disbelief after allegedly biting 23 students at Neluswi Primary School in Jambezi. The 49-year-old Grade Seven teacher faces potential arr...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:50hrs | 1836 | by Staff reporter
VID bans revealing clothing at its depots
The Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) has implemented an immediate ban on visitors dressed in revealing clothing, such as shorts, sleeveless tops, and miniskirts, at all of its depots across the c...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
The Proverbial Stupid Fly That Followed the Corpse Into the Grave
It's good to have smartphones for high school students, but are we not throwing out the baby with the bathwater? There is more to lose than to gain when learners carry these e-gadgets on their person ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:28hrs | 430 | by Thomas Murisa
Nkayi councillor appeals for donations for school
Nkayi Ward 26 councillor, Busisani Sibanda, has appealed for donations to complete the construction of a classroom block for Early Childhood Development (ECD) learners at Sombengo Primary School....Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:06hrs | 115 | by Stephen Jakes
Pupil killed in a freak accident
The small community of Godlwayo Village in Umzingwane District has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of a six-year-old Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupil in a road traffic acc...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 19:37hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
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 misapprop...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:53hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
CMED apprenticeship intake jobs
TRAINING INTAKEApprenticeship Intake JobsCMED Private Limited Expires 25 Oct 2024 Harare Full-TimeJob DescriptionApplications are invited for the Apprenticeship Trainin...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 14:29hrs | 1118 | by Staff reporter
Condoms, whiskey at Pumula South Vuzu party, 38 children arrested
Police in Bulawayo apprehended 38 minors during a Vuzu party in Pumula South on Friday, following a tip-off from vigilant neighbors who reported suspicious activity at the location. The minors, primar...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:34hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers vow to fight on after High Court setback
Teachers in Zimbabwe are set to boycott the National Joint Negotiation Council (NJNC) following a High Court ruling that dismissed their application for improved working conditions. The joint applicat...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:17hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Pirate taxis, kombis unsafe for school pupils
Bulawayo authorities have strongly condemned the use of pirate taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, and commuter omnibuses for transporting school pupils, citing significant safety concerns, particu...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec upgrades examinations security
As Zimbabwe prepares for the commencement of Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations this month, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has introduced enhanced security measures aimed at pre...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Chinhoyi's Varsity Heights bowls over Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the government's dedication to creating an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of students across Zimbabwe. His remarks came during ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 10:14hrs | 2719 | by Staff reporter
Khumalo headmistress suspended
The headmistress of Khumalo Primary School in Bulawayo, Stella Mhlanga, has been suspended following an incident in which she allegedly insulted the deputy headmaster in front of staff members and stu...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:13hrs | 2118 | by Staff reporter
BF residents fear tower light will fall on houses
Residents of Barbourfields in Bulawayo are living in fear as a tower light, compromised by stolen metal bars, teeters on the brink of collapse, endangering nearby houses and community members. The ins...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Lack of books access rocks council schools
Councillors have complained about the Bulawayo City Council's failure to provide textbooks for learners in council-run schools, despite parents paying a b...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 06:58hrs | 123 | by Stephen Jakes
The scream of sanctions: A weary story
Zimbabwe has been under sanctions since 2001 due to human rights abuses, poor governance policies, and actions that impede and shrink democratic spaces and rule of law.It is now necessary to a...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:05hrs | 143 | by Leonard Koni
60% of pupils hungry, feel El Niño pinch
At least three million out of 4.9 million pupils across Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, with the government facing significant challenges in consolidating its sch...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wife attends Amhlophe High's 40th anniversary
Amhlophe High School marked a momentous occasion today as it held its annual speech and prize-giving ceremony, coinciding with the celebration of its 40th anniversary. The event, graced by Colonel Min...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:23hrs | 6743 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wife's programme disrupts learning
Business came to a halt at schools across Chikomba District in Mashonaland East province yesterday as both teachers and learners were ordered to attend an event hosted by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:32hrs | 3788 | by Staff reporter
Magwegwe High School students injured after classroom ceiling collapse
Several 'A' Level learners at Magwegwe High School in Bulawayo suffered injuries last Friday when a classroom ceiling collapsed during a lesson. The injured students were rushed to Mpilo Central Hospi...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:29hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
25% of Matabeleland South children not attending school
A recent report by the 2024 Zimbabwe Livelihood Assessment Committee (ZIMLAC) reveals that 25 percent of school-aged children in Matabeleland South Province are not attending school, primarily due to ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:44hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Last-minute back-to-school shopping rush hits Harare
As the new school term approaches, parents and guardians in Harare are grappling with skyrocketing costs for uniforms and stationery, as retailers seize the opportunity to profit from last-minute shop...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
New Bill to professionalise Zimbabwe teaching sector
The government has finalized the Teaching Professional Council Bill, a legislative initiative aimed at creating a regulatory framework to maintain high moral standards, ethical conduct, and profession...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:38hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Over 4 500 learners fall pregnant in Zimbabwe
Over 4,500 students dropped out of school last year in Zimbabwe due to pregnancy, including 150 in primary schools, according to Primary and Secondary Education Minister Edgar Moyo. Moyo reve...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:24hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over 6-year coffin display at school
A coffin, crafted as part of a school project seven years ago, has become a source of concern at Lukhanyiso Primary School in Bulawayo. Residents and local officials are alarmed by its presence, feari...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:18hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Russia to sign key pacts
Zimbabwe and Russia are set to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) focused on advancing education development, particularly in training teachers. The collaboration will involve online tra...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 09:56hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Pastor Mboro denied bail
Self-proclaimed prophet Paseka Motshoeneng, also known as Pastor Mboro, was denied bail on Monday in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court.He appeared in court alongside his bodyguard, Vincent Bal...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 18:08hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter
Girls as young as 10-years-old are having babies in SA
Shocking statistics revealed recently that over 4,000 girls in the Eastern Cape have given birth in the past four months.The Eastern Department of Health (DOH) said 97 of these girls were aged...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 21:06hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
Zec voter registration raises dust
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is reportedly conducting a covert voter registration drive in rural areas where the ruling Zanu-PF party has a strong voter base. Critics claim that this operat...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 13:59hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Birds of a feather flock together
Catch them young. Birds of a feather flock together. In the photo is Anesu Ajana (holding his impressive school report), a second grader and academic starlet of Chinehasha Primary School in Chiweshe, ...Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1437 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
External candidates 'spoiling' Zimsec results
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has attributed the decline in the quality of Ordinary and Advanced Level results to the demographics of external candidates who primarily take the June ...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:53hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
No CALA, no results for A and O-level learners
Advanced and Ordinary Level learners in Zimbabwe who do not have a Continuous Assessment Learning Area (CALA) mark will not receive their results, even if they have completed the theoretical part of t...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 11:27hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Pastor Mboro arrested following panga attack at a school
Four suspects have been arrested after a group of panga-wielding men intimidated teachers at a Katlehong school on Monday.According to the Gauteng education department, in a series of shocking...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 13:56hrs | 1891 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF shadow MP to host health expo in Magwegwe
Menziwa Dube, the shadow MP for ZANU-PF Magwegwe-Lobengula Constituency, will host a health expo on Saturday at Mabhodoko Business Centre in New Magwegwe, Bulawayo. ...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:29hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga family transforms Dekezi High
Dekezi High School has seen significant improvements with the installation of a computer room and a solar-powered borehole. These developments, spearheaded by the family of Vice-President Constantino ...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:28hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga family spearheads rebirth of Ntunte Primary
NTUNTE Primary School in Ward 6, Insiza District, has undergone a significant transformation with the establishment of a new computer laboratory and the refurbishment of its previously dilapidated inf...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1783 | by Staff reporter
Obert Masaraure fired from his teaching job
Firebrand unionist and human rights campaigner Obert Masaraure has summarily been dismissed from his job as a schoolteacher.The Amalgamated Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president reveale...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:25hrs | 1868 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt takes 5 years constructing 200-metre Bridge
Learners in Matobo and Mangwe districts in Matabeleland South frequently miss school during the rainy season due to the lack of a bridge over the Simukwe River. The construction of a 200-meter bridge,...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:59hrs | 2262 | by Staff reporter
Government urged to support return of pregnant students to school
Harare, 19 July 2024 (New Ziana) - With a rising number of school-going adolescent girls becoming pregnant, Mashonaland Central Senator Angeline Tongogara has called on the Ministry of Public Service,...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 10:14hrs | 452 | by Staff Reporter
Video of police grilling two learners by roadside probed
Police officers in Murambinda are under investigation after a video surfaced on social media showing two Form 3 learners being accused of housebreaking and theft. The video shows the boys in s...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:55hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Hero emerges after Falcon College tragic bus accident
IN the aftermath of a horrific bus accident on the Bulawayo-Gwanda Highway, a Falcon College learner emerged an unlikely hero.On that tragic afternoon of June 16, tragedy struck as the bus car...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 11:38hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Teacher fired for kissing pupil, asking her to touch his genitals
An Eastern Cape high school teacher in South Africa who sexually assaulted a pupil has been fired and ordered to never work with children again, despite a plea from his representatives at his hearing ...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:43hrs | 1578 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Minister blames devolution delay for Ndebele language woes
A former government minister has criticised the government for failing to fully implement devolution, which he claims has led to the deployment of non-local language-speaking teachers in Matabeleland....Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 16:35hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Second fire in 5 days guts Matopo High School
A FIRE has gutted another building at Matopo High School in Matabeleland South, barely a week after a dormitory was razed to a shell by an inferno on Friday morning.In a message to parents, th...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 15:50hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
'Zacc, Parly must probe Beam funds abuse'
A social justice group has called for investigations by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and Parliament into alleged mismanagement and misuse of funds meant for the Basic Education Assistance M...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
11 under aged girls married off in 2 months in Zimbabwe
The Department of Social Welfare reported 11 child marriage cases in Kwekwe District between April and June this year, leading to the arrest and trial of some perpetrators. This information was disclo...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fire razes dormitory at Matopo High School
Fifty-two learners at Matopo High School in Matabeleland South escaped unhurt when a fire gutted a school dormitory housing boys in the early hours of Friday but their personal belongings and some sch...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:41hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
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