EDUCATION

Western diets linked to weak immunity

Researchers in Zimbabwe and the United States have found new evidence suggesting that Western-style diets may worsen immune dysfunction in people living with HIV, highlighting nutrition as a key fact...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 May 2026

EDUCATION

Teacher unions alarmed by limited recruitment drive

GOVERNMENT'S decision to recruit only 2 000 teachers this year has sparked concern among education stakeholders, with unions warning that the move falls far short of addressing Zimbabwe's worsening s...

By Staff reporter | Published: 19 May 2026

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe to recruit 2,000 teachers

THE Treasury has released funds to recruit only 2,000 teachers, a figure far below the estimated 20,000 to 30,000 vacancies currently affecting Zimbabwe's public education system, Parliament has hear...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 May 2026

EDUCATION

'AI will support, not replace teachers'

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Torerayi Moyo has moved to calm fears over artificial intelligence replacing educators, stressing that technology is intended to complement - not displace ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 April 2026

EDUCATION

SAQA seeks Zimbabwe's help to clear verification backlog

The South African Qualifications Authority has stepped up efforts to resolve verification delays affecting Zimbabwean applicants, as demand for work and study opportunities in South Africa continues t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 27 April 2026

EDUCATION

'Independence has failed Zimbabwe teachers'

Teachers' unions in Zimbabwe have raised serious concerns over declining living standards in the education sector, arguing that the promises of independence in 1980 have not translated into improved l...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 April 2026

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe battles surge in fake academic certificates

Zimbabwe's education sector is once again under scrutiny as the market for fake academic qualifications grows, exposing loopholes in institutional systems and rising desperation among citizens seeking...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 December 2025

EDUCATION

Crackdown on unregistered schools

The Government has launched a crackdown on unregistered private schools and colleges operating in Manicaland, citing a need to restore educational standards after the province recorded a disappointing...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 December 2025

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe cracks down on exploitative school fees

The Zimbabwean Government has issued a stern warning to public and private schools illegally charging registration and enrolment fees, describing the practice as exploitative, discriminatory, and in d...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 December 2025

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe to introduce AI lessons at ECD level

Zimbabwe is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) lessons at the Early Childhood Development (ECD) level as part of the Government's efforts to build a knowledge-driven society and equip learn...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 November 2025

EDUCATION

Zimsec faces fresh criticism over exam leaks

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) is facing fresh scrutiny over alleged mishandling of this year's public examinations, with critics questioning the competence and accountability of th...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 November 2025

EDUCATION

ZIMSEC dispels reports of exam irregularities

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has dismissed reports alleging widespread irregularities in this year's Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations, insisting that the 2025 session is p...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2025

EDUCATION

Fake colleges prey on hope

Across Harare and beyond, unregistered "colleges" are trading in hope.From cramped offices downtown to WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages, they promise quick certificates, fast-track diplomas and chea...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 November 2025

EDUCATION

Race for 2026 form 1 boarding school places begins

The race for 2026 Form One boarding school places has officially begun following the opening of the online application platform (eMAP) by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.In a statement...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 November 2025

EDUCATION

Mnangagwa approves pay rise for lecturers

The Government has taken a major step towards improving the financial welfare of university lecturers and staff following the approval of a new salary structure by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a mov...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 October 2025

EDUCATION

16 Zimbabwean students depart for Russia

Sixteen Zimbabwean students are set to leave for Russia this week to pursue fully funded Master's degrees in Agricultural Engineering, in a programme the government has hailed as vital to Zimbabwe's ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 October 2025

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe tightens vetting of student nurses

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has stepped up measures to combat the use of fraudulent academic certificates by individuals seeking admission into health training institutions, following a ser...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 October 2025

EDUCATION

When education becomes a business, Zimbabwe loses its future

Education, once the proud cornerstone of Zimbabwe's social and economic progress, is slowly being auctioned off to the highest bidder. What was once a public good - a right enshrined in the Constitut...

By Staff reporter | Published: 15 October 2025

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe pushes Heritage-Based Education 5.0

Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava has highlighted the country's Heritage-Based Education 5.0 initiative as a transformative approach to curriculum reform, emphasizing local conte...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 October 2025

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe plans mandatory drug testing in schools

The government is considering amending the law to introduce mandatory drug testing for learners and employees and empower inspections in schools, Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has reveale...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 October 2025

EDUCATION

Chiwenga's only option is to roll the tanks as he did in 2017

If there is one thing Emmerson Mnangagwa is not afraid of, it is making bold decisions and executing them with precision. He has been confidently and systematically moving his chess pieces against his...

By Hopewell Chin'ono | Published: 09 October 2025

EDUCATION

Wrangle over Mbare Vocational Training Centre rages

Mbare legislator Martin Sunungukayi Matinyanya has joined forces with students from Mbare Vocational Training Centre to file contempt of court allegations against a contractor allegedly defying a Hig...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 October 2025

EDUCATION

ZCC breaks ground on US$6m boarding school

The Zion Christian Church (ZCC) has launched the construction of a US$6 million boarding school in Hwange District, a landmark project expected to transform the educational landscape of Matabeleland ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 October 2025

EDUCATION

'Funds available for exam markers'

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Dr Torerayi Moyo has assured that funds are available to pay teachers who will mark public examinations conducted by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 October 2025

EDUCATION

Teachers criticise govt over underfunded education sector

Teachers have criticised the government for failing to adequately fund Zimbabwe's education sector, warning that insufficient support threatens education delivery.The remarks were made as the country...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 October 2025
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