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Whizkid lights up Zimbabwe varsity graduation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his role as Chancellor of all State Universities, presided over Gwanda State University's (GSU) third graduation ceremony yesterday, where he capped 126 graduates at t...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
NUST retrenches workers
The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has reportedly retrenched over 60 staff members.The "retrenched workers are reportedly non-academic, however, there are reports that mo...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 18:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Minister Murwira summoned over poor salaries
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development minister Amon Murwira has been summoned to appear before Parliament over the poor working conditions of university workers...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:53hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Staff exodus hits State universities
A MASSIVE brain drain has hit the country's State universities with lecturers leaving the country in droves in protest over poor salaries, NewsDay Weekender has learnt.Great Zimbabwe Uni...Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sexually transmitted leadership will not take us anywhere
My previous article regarding the nomination of Sibangilizwe Nkomo to contest the Zapu presidential candidacy could have come across as too emotional for some people to appreciate my perspective....Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
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...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:23hrs | 3 | by Canisio Mudzimu
Sexually transmitted leadership will not take us anywhere: flouting democratic values
My previous article regarding the nomination of Sibangilizwe Nkomo to contest the Zapu presidential candidacy must have been too emotional to appreciate my perspective. What is disturbing is that be i...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 16:10hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Compressed syllabus introduced in schools
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has introduced a Catch-up strategy for primary and secondary school pupils that will see learners who were affected by prolonged non-academic activity b...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:49hrs | 1 | 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 life… but the biggest stumbling block to my learning has been my education!"So it turns out, life is really one...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:59hrs | | by Zifiso Masiye
The other side of Rhodesia’s education system
One of, if not the only critical aspect of the Rhodesian educational system was that it was inspired with skills. Of course, there is tons of empirical evidence on the vices of institutionalised racia...Published: 24 May 2019 at 15:39hrs | 52 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
No to Doctorate Factories
The recent clarification by our Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Professor Amon Murwira, that an earned doctorate (PhD or DPhil) is the minimum qualificati...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 19:27hrs | 1 | by Enock JONATHAN
Unmasking the myths of decolonization in Zimbabwe through the lens of Cain Mathema
Cain Mathema's 2018 publication, "I Join The ZAPU Armed Struggle" captures stories of experiences and reflections of the young Thula at Cyrene Mission, an Anglican Church boarding school for boys. ZAP...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 21:36hrs | 1 | by Brian Maregedze
The Cult of Rhodes: Remembering an Imperialist in Africa
Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam's 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of ...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | | by Brian Maregedze
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking from an academic entrepreneur
It is now common in Zimbabwe to find many claiming to be professional public speakers, who, in most cases charge a fee in the name of 'public speaking.' The 2018 publication by an academic entrepreneu...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 14:37hrs | | by Brian Maregedze
Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, At the Crossroads: A Call to Christians to Act in Faith for an Alternative Zimbabwe
(University of Bamberg Press, 2018, pp. 113) Masiiwa Ragies Gunda's book is timely as the ‘Zimbabwe crisis' is traced from 1997 to 2018. Although the...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 10:19hrs | 5 | by Brian Maregedze
Nyagura suspension: Reviving calls for academic freedom, prudence
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor, Levi Nyagura was recently suspended from office by President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa.According to a Press statement by the Minister of Higher and Terti...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:11hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha
Chamisa likely to be the youngest president in Africa
He was so composed, calm and stood firm when Stephen Sackur fired him with questions during a Hard Talk interview.A lot of people especially from Zanu PF celebrated when MDC-T Alliance leader ...Published: 17 May 2018 at 10:08hrs | | by Leonard Koni
UZ drops in African rankings
Zimbabwe's oldest institute of higher learning, the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), which is hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons, particularly the manner in which former first lady Grace Mugabe w...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Wanezi High strives for excellence
WELL known for its prowess in Science and technology, Wanezi High School in Insiza District, Matabeleland South has distinguished itself as the school of preference for pupils hoping to pursue science...Published: 14 Oct 2017 at 16:50hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabwe universities can prepare for the future of work
How do you transform a dinosaur into an automated machine? This seems to be the question that universities in Zimbabwe will increasingly face in preparation for the future of work vis-à-vis the explo...Published: 13 Jul 2017 at 11:13hrs | | by Richard Mugobo
Rampant Corruption at Bindura University of Science Education exposed
Dear Mr Nguni, RE: UNABATED CORRUPTION AT BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATIONWe write to you in the fervent hope that you will act swiftly to avert both the abuse of power and corr...Published: 23 May 2017 at 17:42hrs | 3 | by Concerned Law Abiding Citizens
'Sexually-transmitted' grades haunts female students
TWENTY one-year-old Natasha Murenga (not real name) is a bitter young woman.Her hopes of securing a first class degree at a local university faltered after one of the lecturers demanded to...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 11:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Time to act on varsity sex predators
The recent revelation that at least 74 percent of female students in tertiary institutions have been subjected to sexual harassment by male staffers at campuses throughout Zimbabwe is shocking and is ...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 06:05hrs | | by Ruth Butaumocho
'74% of female students sexually abused'
AT least 74 percent of female students in tertiary institutions have been subjected to sexual harassment by male lecturers, non-academic staff and security guards in return for higher marks, acces...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teachers ordered to re-submit their academic qualifications and CVs
ANXIETY has gripped teachers and non-academic staff in public schools after they were ordered to re-submit their academic qualifications and curriculum vitaes (CVs) by Tuesday this week.The ex...Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vic High loses labour case, workers demand US$95 000
Eleven Victoria High School non-academic staff whose contracts were unlawfully terminated by the school development association (SDA) and them reinstated by the courts are demanding $95 000 in b...Published: 16 May 2016 at 06:58hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes
'New school rules breed chaos'
More than 10 000 school development association employees, among them teachers, might soon be jobless as their salaries are not guaranteed by the recently-introduced Social Services Fund.Board...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo tells NUST to revisit its vision
The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has been told to revisit its vision so that it can fulfil its mandate in line with government's objective of promoting the uptake of science an...Published: 18 Dec 2015 at 15:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
UZ plans to retrench 700 workers
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has reportedly announced plans to lay off 700 out of its 1 300 non-academic staff complement, as the once prestigious academic institution battles to stay afloat. &...Published: 10 Dec 2015 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lupane varsity to relocate in January
THE Lupane State University (LSU) site in the Matabeleland North capital, Lupane is nearing completion with 160 students moving into campus next year.While the $25 million project took off in 2005...Published: 01 Nov 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by Tatenda Gapare
How Jonathan Moyo heard of his daughter's death
THE Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Jonathan Moyo who is mourning the death of her daughter, Zanele initially 'resisted' to be called out...Published: 19 Oct 2015 at 10:59hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
'Universities must not retrench but rationalise,' says Prof Moyo
THE Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Jonathan Moyo, has said universities should not confuse rationalisation with retrenchment as the government...Published: 19 Oct 2015 at 06:40hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Jonathan Moyo to unfreeze posts at varsities
THE Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development is working on unfreezing posts in tertiary institutions to improve standards.Speaking to lecturers and Univers...Published: 09 Oct 2015 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to make it mandatory to study Maths and Science
THE government will soon make it mandatory for those wishing to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher learning to have Mathematics and Science subjects at Ordinary level, the Minister...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 06:08hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
Lecturers to have minimum qualification of PhD
Lecturers at State universities must have upgraded themselves to doctoral degrees by 2017 or risk losing their jobs as Government moves to improve the quality of learning at tertiary institutions....Published: 29 Sep 2015 at 23:13hrs | | by George Maponga
Annual British Zim Society research day on the cards
The Bristish Zimbabwe Society are organizing an annual research day set for Oxford in England mid 2015, it has emerged.The society announced through a website that on Saturday 20 June 2015...Published: 26 Apr 2015 at 13:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe must limit foreign travel
President Robert Mugabe's penchant for globe-trotting has reflected very badly on how the Zanu-PF government sets its priorities. The president, who only returned to the country on January 21 from a p...Published: 23 Mar 2015 at 12:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
UZ closure notice reversed
HIGHER and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Oppah Muchinguri yesterday said Government had released outstanding salaries for State university lecturers and staff to end...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lupane State University to relocate from temporary Byo base
LUPANE State University will relocate from its temporary base in Bulawayo by June, barring any financial constraints that have delayed moving the institution to Matabeleland North.Funding chal...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Plumtree High worst school in Zimbabwe according to A level results
PLUMTREE High School in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province is the country's second worst school after recording a 33, 33 percent pass rate, according to the November 2014 Zimbabwe School Exa...Published: 09 Feb 2015 at 08:37hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
Zimbabwe's education sector on the road to recovery
Zimbabwe's education system, once regarded as the finest on the continent, was a casualty of the country's economic meltdown in the 2000s, when it nearly collapsed - but lately there have been signs o...Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Saving the University of Zimbabwe
The timely stance adopted by the committee of trustees to raise funds for, and revive, the University of Zimbabwe is a noble cause that is well applauded by many of the UZ alumni. I sincerely believe ...Published: 28 Apr 2012 at 23:46hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Indigenisation is meant to undo the colonial injustices suffered by Zimbabweans
Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere, said indigenisation and empowerment drive is not meant to destroy firms and the economy, but to undo the colonial injusti...Published: 13 Nov 2011 at 23:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Imperialism, Colonialism, Capitalism, Westernisation all nonsense
The imperialist tradition in Africa is today maintained by the international bourgeoisie using the multinational and of course the flag-waving native ruling classes. The economic and political d...Published: 05 May 2011 at 04:40hrs | 3 | by Byo24News
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