Zim education system hiccups under spotlight
The conference brought together educators, policymakers and industry experts from around the country who shared their knowledge and insights on the latest trends and issues in education.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 1, 2025
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Uproar over new education curriculum
Majongwe described the situation as “practically impossible” and accused the ministry of “ticking boxes” rather than genuinely assessing student learning.
By Lawrence Maphosa
May. 29, 2025
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Controversial Cala faces scrapping... Minister says wait until February
The Cala curriculum has been heavily criticised by students, parents and teachers for being an unnecessary burden to educators and expensive for struggling parents.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Dec. 28, 2023
Govt sets up schools natural disaster fund
Moyo said the ministry would convene a meeting to give feedback to stakeholders on the results of the consultations that were done on Cala.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Oct. 16, 2023
Govt has failed our children
In our opinion, government’s decision to keep our Grade 7s in school and ban them from visiting tourist resorts is an attack on their rights.
By Newsday
Oct. 11, 2023
Cala curriculum widens inequality gap
Some of the concerns that were noted were that the syllabus continues to heighten the already existing inequalities that exist in the education system.
By Amh Voices
Jun. 20, 2023
Govt to set up commission of inquiry on exam leaks
The country’s education sector has been affected by several problems including zero pass rates at some schools especially in rural Matabeleland.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Feb. 17, 2023
2 pupils commit suicide over Cala, food
In Chitungwiza, a Grade Six pupil at Tasimukira (Seke 12) Primary School allegedly took unknown poison after his teacher and parents met to discuss his Cala performance.
By Nizbert Moyo and Tapfumanei Michabaiwa
Nov. 10, 2022
Govt to revisit Cala
The Cala curriculum has been heavily criticised by students, parents and teachers for being a challenge because no training was ever done prior to its introduction.
By Methembe Sibanda
Nov. 3, 2022
