More than 4,500 female students dropped out of school due to pregnancy in 2023, with the majority of cases occurring in rural areas, according to statistics provided by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo. Responding to a question from Mashonaland West legislator Mutsa
The Government has granted schools the authority to conduct vacation classes during the August holidays for examination-bound students. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education, Moses Mhike said the vacation will only be conducted for ten working days. "For the year 2024, AUTHORITY
Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Angelline Gata addressed concerns regarding the reimbursement of school fees for parents or guardians of students covered under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM). Addressing Parliament in response to reports that some parents have had to pay fees upfront
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has revealed that members of the public have rejected Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) in its current form. CALA was introduced in 2015 and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is currently conducting a curriculum review engaging
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has warned heads of government schools against defying laid down guidelines by hiking fees saying they risk being dismissed from service. Since the beginning of this year’s school calendar there has been a public outcry from parents over fees
Teacher unions under the banner of the Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Unions (FOZEU) have scoffed at the latest 25 percent USD component salary increment saying they are ready to listen to a genuine offer by the government. In a statement, FOZEU threatened unspecified ‘robust action’ that
Striking teachers have called on the government to table a better salary deal for them to return to work, failure of which will further put the education sector in serious jeopardy. Teachers across the country have been on industrial action since schools opened on Monday citing
Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe has called on the government to provide free menstrual products for female learners as schools reopen for examinations learners end of this month. In a statement released today, Sanitary Aid Trust said the Covid-19 pandemic had worsened already existing gender inequalities for girls. "Girls
Teachers have called on the government to begin meaningful engagement with education stakeholders to map a way forward in terms of re-opening of schools as the education sector amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, PTUZ president Takavafira Zhou said his organization does not regret
Government has shelved the new examination fees gazetted by the Zimbabwe Examination Council following wide outcry from education stakeholders. ZIMSEC gazetted O-Level exam fees at $190 per subject from $15 while A-Level exam fees have been set at $351 per subject from $26. A-Level candidates will
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