‘Register your children at birth’

During the meeting, Education ministry officials had raised concern over the influx of early childhood development (ECD) learners without birth certificates in schools.
By Margaret Lubinda Feb. 4, 2024

Free education needs resources: Minister

For years, the government has been promising free basic education, but has failed to honour the promise.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Dec. 25, 2023

Parly urges govt to establish TPC to address challenges facing teachers

This is contained in a report tabled before Parliament by Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Education chairperson, Torerai Moyo.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Jun. 28, 2023

Outcry over ECD poor funding

ZINECDA national co-ordinator Naison Bhunu said Parliament should make sure that ECD learning is included in the budget processes.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Jun. 15, 2023

Poor infrastructure disrupts education in Mat North

Bridget Khumalo says pupils in Matabeleland North fail because there are no experienced teachers in local schools.
By Calvin Manika Mar. 26, 2023

Govt zeroes in on rogue teachers

Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro told NewsDay Weekender that the ministry and the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission would investigate the matter.
By Lorraine Muromo and Tafadzwa Kachiko Feb. 4, 2023

Man jailed 30 years for raping 9-year old niece twice

Six years of his 30 year prison term were suspended on condition of good behaviour; He will serve 24 years in full for his crime.
By Emma Nhancumba Jan. 26, 2023

Call for more ECD teachers

Mabika implored Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to provide adequate financial resources for ECD programmes.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Dec. 15, 2022

Govts urged to fund ECD

This came out during discussions on financing of early childhood development (ECD) by the Zimbabwe Network of Early Childhood Development Actors and Sadc PF.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Nov. 17, 2022