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Zimbabwe defers schools' opening date to 9 January
GOVERNMENT has pushed the opening of schools for the first term by 24 hours from the initial 8 January date to 9 January which gives parents more time to prepare for the opening of schools.Spe...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 15:16hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Girls outshine boys in Grade 7 results
Grade Seven results are out and were opened for online viewing yesterday, with Form One selection being done next week and classes starting on Monday, February 14.This is just a week after alm...Published: 05 Feb 2022 at 19:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Schools reopening further delayed
Schools may only be able to reopen in three weeks at the earliest, depending on progress in limiting Covid-19 infection, with Acting President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday extending the Level Two lo...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
All set for exam classes re-opening
All systems are in place for the resumption of the 2021 Zimsec examinations after a two-week break over the Christmas and New Year holidays.President Mnangagwa last week announced the indefini...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Form One first term opening deferred
GOVERNMENT has deferred the first term opening day for Form One classes as Grade 7 results have not been released.The learners, who are transitioning from primary school to secondary level, were e...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 07:25hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
School heads demand staggered reopening
THE Zimbabwe Union of School Heads (ZINUSH) has recommended staggered reopening of schools, with examination classes getting priority after all World Health Organisation safety precautions against COV...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Schools reopening imminent
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has commenced a community outreach programme in Bulawayo to prepare for the imminent reopening of schools. Running under the theme "Community outreach f...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZINUSH recommends staggered format for schools reopening
The Zimbabwe Union of School Heads (ZINUSH) recommends a staggered format to facilitate the smooth reopening of schools with examination classes opening first after key conditions are met. The recomme...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 17:02hrs | 2 | by Chamunorwa Matanhike
Govt meets teachers over schools reopening
GOVERNMENT says it has allocated $500 million to schools as part of its commitment to ensure that they reopen in a safe environment for both learners and teachers.This was said by Primary and ...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Schools second term now impossible
THE Government is considering scrapping this year's second term and ordering that when schools open, primary and secondary school pupils will learn continuously until they close in December, Sunday Ne...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'98% of schools not ready for reopening'
THE Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) yesterday said most public schools were not yet ready to open, proposing that they open mid-September when the temperatures would be high to slow down...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to register virtual schools
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is working on mechanisms to register virtual schools as a means of complementing online classes being held as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Schools remain closed despite Mnangagwa's order
Schools remain closed until August 10 under the latest statutory instrument extending the original closure for another two weeks that was gazetted at the end of last week. SI210 of 2021 simply confirm...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Opening schools suicidal'
TEACHERS unions and school heads yesterday warned that it would be "suicidal" for government to allow schools to reopen for the second term next week at a time when the country is experiencing a surge...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 16:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Kazungula Bridge opening to boost Sadc trade
THE official opening of the Kazungula Bridge and One-Stop Border Post facilities next week Monday is expected to enhance Southern Africa's access to international markets through connectivity with maj...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:15hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Teachers call for vaccination before schools reopen
TEACHERS have called on the Government to consider vaccinating them against Covid-19 ahead of the phased reopening later this month. The teachers are also pleading with their employer to stick...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt readies to open schools
THE Government has assured learners that this year's Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) June examinations will go ahead, noting the need for the education sector to adjust to the reality of...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:43hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Schools to remain closed until further notice, government says
The government has moved to squash unsubstantiated rumours confusing parents about opening dates of schools around Zimbabwe. The opening of schools will remain deferred until further notice, the gover...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:07hrs | 9 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Govt dismisses fake 2021 school term calendar
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has dismissed as fake a document that has been circulating on social media about the new 2021 school opening dates.The ministry's public relatio...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Parents rush for Form 1 places
SCHOOLS in Bulawayo were yesterday overwhelmed by parents and guardians seeking Form One places for their children following the release of Grade Seven results last week. Some of the schools w...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 06:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mr President open Ekusileni Hospital - People are Dying
In June 2018, ahead of the July 2018 general elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that the government had engaged the Indian Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI) to operate the health facil...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 19:14hrs | 3 | by Dr Edwin Moyo
Diasporans demand Ekusileni Hospital opening
DIASPORA-BASED well-wishers under the banner of Friends of Iam4byo Fighting COVID-19 have petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently open Ekusileni Hospital to allow Bulawayo residents to enj...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 07:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Teachers warned on private lessons
THE Government has warned teachers against conducting physical extra lessons as they risk being prosecuted for violating Covid-19 containment regulations, it has been learnt.The move comes ami...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers unions against schools re-opening
Teachers' unions have called on the government to review the schools reopening date to prevent a second Covid-19 wave from spreading. Schools are expected to open on January 4 next year. Progr...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges Zimbabweans to be more COVID-19 vigilant
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged the country to be more vigilant and ensure its systems are ready to attend to citizens returning from South Africa without being screened for Covid-19. The neighb...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 06:53hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Schools reopening date remains January 4
PRIMARY and Secondary Education Minister Ambassador Cain Mathema has called on pupils to be vigilant and take all necessary measures to prevent contracting the deadly Covid-19 virus during the festive...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:08hrs | | by Elliot Ziwira
Covid-19: Confusion grips Zimbabwe schools
Several schools across the country have already closed on their own, well ahead of the December 18 official closing day, as confusion reigns over the government's response to a resurgence in Covid-19 ...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Govt defers Ekusileni Hospital opening
GOVERNMENT has once again deferred the reopening of Ekusileni Medical Centre, with Bulawayo Metropolitan Affairs minister Judith Ncube admitting yesterday that the November 30 deadline for reopening o...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Opening date for Ekusileni
EKUSILENI Medical Centre in Bulawayo will finally open its doors to members of the public on November 30 with a 50-bed capacity amid revelations that the institution is now ready to admit Covid-19 pat...Published: 17 Oct 2020 at 16:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Govt salary talks collapse
GOVERNMENT salary talks broke down last week, with teachers saying they will boycott classes when schools reopen for examination classes next week as a result.The Apex Council, an umbrella bod...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teachers escalate row with govt
THE row between the government and teachers over the reopening of schools for face-to-face teaching for examination classes is escalating. The teachers have now accused Primary and Secondary E...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 20:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Gov't dismisses school reopening rumour
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary education has dismissed as misleading news circulating on social media to the effect that schools will be re-opening on 2 September.In a statement today t...Published: 25 Aug 2020 at 18:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel set to re-open after refurbishment
Rainbow Tourism Group has advised that the refurbishment of the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel is progressing well, with the hotel set to re-open on 8 April 2019. The refurbishment, which necessitated...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Govt closes 43 schools in Manicaland
GOVERNMENT has closed 43 schools in Chimanimani that were affected by Cyclone Idai to pave way for assessments on the extent of damage to infrastructure as well as the number of teachers and learners ...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
RTG Bulawayo facelift to meet ZITF opening dates
RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG) says the refurbishment of its Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel will be completed by March 31, in time for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. RTG corporate communica...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa proclaims Parliament opening date
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday proclaimed September 25 as the day for the official opening of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe. The President is expected to set th...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Ekusileni opening date set
EKUSILENI Medical Centre in Bulawayo will open its doors on 1 January next year as stakeholders are now finalising terms of contracts that will ensure the project gets off the ground.Ekusileni...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe proclaims Eighth Parliament opening date
President Mugabe yesterday proclaimed September 12 as a day for the official opening of the Fifth Session of the Eighth Parliament.The President is expected to set the legislative agenda for t...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
KFC gets ready for new Bulawayo outlet opening
INTERNATIONAL fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is putting final touches on its Bradfield Bulawayo outlet ahead of opening slated for next month.KFC Bulawayo will be the fifth branc...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Schools opening date unchanged
SCHOOLS will open on Tuesday for the second term as earlier advised contrary to some information that has been circulating on social media platforms that Government has postponed the opening to We...Published: 01 May 2016 at 07:37hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Justin Bieber planning to open his own store.
The 16-year-old singing sensation is in negotiations with a company who helped Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian set up their Las Vegas boutique Khaos to develop a retail outlet at The Grove in Los A...Published: 18 Jan 2011 at 00:33hrs | 3 | by Byo24NEWS
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