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Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo on Thursday, 21 September, said education stakeholders will know at the end of this month whether the Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) will be discontinued or not, <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/fate-of-cala-by-month-end-minister/">reported The Herald</a>.
Addressing pupils, teachers and stakeholders attending the official opening of the 3rd National Annual Science, Sport and Arts Festival (NASSAF) at Chaplin High School in Gweru yesterday, Moyo said the fate of CALA will be revealed at the end of this month when findings of the recent public hearings are made public. He said:
<blockquote>
As you are all aware, the Curriculum Framework for Primary and Secondary Education ran its full cycle from September 2015 to September 2022 and is now under review.
I take this opportunity to thank all the parents, the pupils themselves, stakeholders and partners in education who took their time to attend the consultative meetings that were held to gather their views on the transformation of our curriculum to meet the industrial and other social imperatives for national development.
Minister Moyo said the ministry has hired a team of consultants to assist in sifting through and synthesising the data in order to review and update the curriculum in line with the wishes of the citizens.
The Government engaged the parents and stakeholders to make submissions on what they were taught in schools and I am sure parents and stakeholders did make submissions.
We are overwhelmed with phone calls from people who want to know the fate of CALA.
They want to know whether or not it is going to be discontinued and that response lies in the report that will be ready for public consumption at the end of the month.
The fate of CALA lies in the data that was collected. This evidence from the process will inform the decision on the curriculum for the next seven-year cycle.
</blockquote>
In May 2023, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education invited stakeholders to give their input on the CALA issue.
During the curriculum review consultations, it emerged that some parents and guardians want CALA to continue but with some alterations while others said CALA should be scrapped altogether arguing that learners from low-income families cannot afford it.
CALA is a departure from the traditional knowledge-based final examination model to a model whereby learners’ practical and behavioural skills are assessed continuously.
Coursework now contributes 30 percent to their final marks, while summative or knowledge skills assessed during examinations contribute 70 percent to the candidate’s final grade.
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Fate Of CALA To Be Known By The End Of September - Minister Of Education

The Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has said it will increase security measures for the end-of-year examinations to prevent leakages that rocked previous examinations.
Speaking in an interview with <a href="https://cite.org.zw/zimsec-to-enhance-security-measures-for-end-of-year-exams/">CITE</a>, ZIMSEC public relations manager Nicky Dlamini stated that they have put in place new security measures to safeguard the integrity of public examinations. She said:
<blockquote>
ZIMSEC has come up with some measures to increase the security of examination material as well as during the writing of examinations.
These methods include the provision of the examination material, which was otherwise allowed to be provided for by the examination centre for schools as well as increased security at our cluster centers where we do look after our question papers.
</blockquote>
Dlamini refused to reveal the exact measures ZIMSEC has put in place to curb examination leakages saying doing so is akin to “telling a thief where exactly your cameras are in your house.”
However, CITE reported a source as saying some of the measures will include the delivery of question papers on the day of writing. Said the source:
<blockquote>
Question papers may be delivered on the day so that no one will have access to them beforehand.
These question papers will also have names of the candidates already filled on them, perhaps to prevent others from having more papers than necessary.
</blockquote>
The source added that ZIMSEC will deploy vehicles to each cluster to ensure that papers are collected immediately after writing.
Earlier this month, ZIMSEC board chairperson Professor Eddie Mwenje said that measures are already in place to prevent exam leakages.
He also said results for Grade Seven examinations will be released timeously this year to give parents time to prepare.
According to the Grade 7 2023 Examinations Timetable released by ZIMSEC in July, the exams are scheduled to begin on Monday 25 September 2023, with English 01.
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ZIMSEC Says To Increase Security Measures To Curb Exam Leakages

Industry players have castigated the Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) over its decision to become the sole supplier of science chemicals and consumables to examination centres with effect from November 2023.
According to Examinations Circular 24 of 2023, ZIMSEC will supply examination centres that offer science practical examinations with Science chemicals and consumables from November 2023, onwards.
Industry players who had been supplying laboratory equipment to schools told <a href="https://cite.org.zw/zimsec-to-become-sole-supplier-of-science-chemicals-sparking-anger-from-industry-players/">CITE</a> that they suspect “someone” received a tender from ZIMSEC because the business was profitable during exam season.
They said ZIMSEC announced the move without any consultation and several suppliers claimed they had already stocked up on apparatus worth thousands of US dollars hoping to sell to schools.
A supplier of laboratory equipment in Bulawayo who requested anonymity told CITE that the move will “kill” the private sector. Said the entreprenuer:
<blockquote>
Someone saw an opportunity to make money from this business. But closing the private sector out is killing and destroying the economy.
</blockquote>
Another proprietor claimed that this move would result in the closure of more than 150 companies at once. They said:
<blockquote>
My company has quite some stock coming from China and is worth US$60 000. Normally around April, we prepare for exam time and buy stock in preparation for the November exam season.
If we are not supplying schools, it means every one of us who has done business with schools is effectively disenfranchised.
</blockquote>
Another supplier said most laboratory and science chemical suppliers rely on schools for business while his own company serves more than 200 schools in Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South and Masvingo. He said:
<blockquote>
There was no communication with stakeholders. In any case, ZIMSEC wouldn’t have disclosed that since it’s basically outside the law.
You don’t muzzle schools to say, “You’re only going to buy from us”.
We have been supplying schools for the past five to six years. Our problem is not ZIMSEC coming into the marketplace and selling their stuff to schools but is ZIMSEC saying it is the only one that will sell to schools?
ZIMSEC is not supplying these for free so it has nothing to do with free education but making money.
</blockquote>
Another proprietor, a Mr Masikinye, said the ZIMSEC regulations will negatively affect businesses and some people will be laid off as a result. He added:
<blockquote>
Cambridge has the capacity to supply all these things to all who write their exams yet has not said this.
There has been no problem ever since we started supplying to schools, which have been writing without any incident.
Unless ZIMSEC said we were not meeting the demand or supplying substandard teams, we could understand. But what is their reason for wanting to supply?.
That would be acceptable unless there are sensitive materials, such as slides, where ZIMSEC does not want a leak. Will ZIMSEC be able to meet the demands of every school in the country, knowing ZIMSEC and our country?
Exam time is when most companies benefit because schools don’t buy much during the year and buy in bulk for exams. Someone wants to make money because shutting us out is not a fair deal.
</blockquote>
However, ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicky Dlamini, defended the move, saying it is meant to safeguard the integrity of the examinations. She said:
<blockquote>
ZIMSEC is saying we’re supplying examination material, the same way in the same way it is the only one supplying question papers. The chemicals we are supplying pertain to our examination as ZIMSEC.
This is for standardisation purposes as well as to increase the security measures that come with our examination.
This is because the exams are a security exercise and there are issues to do with malpractice that we have been fighting for a very long time. I’m sure you would understand what has been happening with examinations.
It has nothing to do with business and everything to do with the integrity of the examination system.
Stakeholders on the market who feel prejudiced are more than welcome to come to us so we can explain to them.
ZIMSEC is a parastatal that is in charge of examinations. These are part of measures put in place to curb examination malpractices.
</blockquote>
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ZIMSEC Condemned For Monopolising Supply Of Science Chemicals To Examination Centres

The Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has announced that it will be the sole supplier of science chemicals and consumables to examination centres for practical exams from November 2023 onwards.
According to Examinations Circular 24 of 2023, ZIMSEC will charge examination centres a recovery cost fee. Reads the circular:
<blockquote>
ZIMSEC will supply examination centres which offer science practical examinations with Science chemicals and consumables with effect from the November 2023 examination session.
Centres will be charged a recovery cost fee according to their requirements.
Centres will receive advance information on the apparatus to be used during each examination session.
Distribution details will be communicated in due course. Examination-specific instructions to supervisors shall be collected together with the chemicals and consumables.
</blockquote>
The move has, however, angered stakeholders who had been supplying laboratory equipment to schools, with some claiming they had already stocked up on apparatus worth thousands of US dollars hoping to sell to schools.
But speaking to <a href="https://cite.org.zw/zimsec-to-become-sole-supplier-of-science-chemicals-sparking-anger-from-industry-players/">CITE</a>, ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicky Dlamini, defended the move, saying it is meant to safeguard the examination. She said:
<blockquote>
ZIMSEC is saying we’re supplying examination material, the same way in the same way it is the only one supplying question papers. The chemicals we are supplying pertain to our examination as ZIMSEC.
This is for standardisation purposes as well as to increase the security measures that come with our examination.
This is because the exams are a security exercise and there are issues to do with malpractice that we have been fighting for a very long time. I’m sure you would understand what has been happening with examinations.
It has nothing to do with business and everything to do with the integrity of the examination system.
Stakeholders on the market who feel prejudiced are more than welcome to come to us so we can explain to them.
ZIMSEC is a parastatal that is in charge of examinations. These are part of measures put in place to curb examination malpractices.
</blockquote>
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ZIMSEC To Become Sole Supplier Of Science Chemicals To Examination Centres

Mpopoma High School learner Donald Mbondo is set to take part in the World Under 20 Chess Championships in Mexico. He has since left the country for Mexico after he got his visa. 
Speaking to State media, the Zimbabwe Chess Federation, through their secretary general Todd Mapingire said Mbondo will represent Zimbabwe at the tournament which starts today as an official player. Said Mapingire:
<blockquote>
As ZCF we are delighted to advise that Donald Mbondo finally got his Visa to travel to Mexico today (yesterday) for the World Under 20 Championships being held from 20 September to 2 October 2023.
Mbondo will represent Zimbabwe as an official player. As ZCF we are thankful to Mpopoma High School for financing his ticket and registration as well as FIDE Events Commission and Mexico Chess Federation for speedily facilitating his Visa application.
As ZCF we wish Donald all the best as he lifts the Zimbabwean flag high on the American continent.
</blockquote>
Mbondo was chosen to represent Zimbabwe after winning Gold at the National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH) 2023 Tournament held at Cheziya High School.
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Mpopoma High School Learner Off To World U-20 Chess Championships In Mexico

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Mr. Torerai Moyo, announced that despite the two-day delay in opening schools due to the recent elections, the closing dates for the third term will remain unchanged.
He said the government plans to implement measures to compensate for the lost learning time. Many schools delayed their opening to accommodate President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration on 4 September 2023 following his re-election in the 23-24 August harmonised elections.
Moyo said the government is also taking action against schools that are refusing learners due to unpaid fees or unauthorised fee increases. He mentioned that they are considering extending learning hours to help students catch up before their final exams. Moyo said:
<blockquote>
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to inform the public and its valued stakeholders that December 1, 2023 has been maintained as the closing date of the school calendar.
Arrangements have been made for schools to utilise the most appropriate and effective catch-up strategies to compensate for the two-day postponement of the opening of schools for day scholars from September 4 to September 6. We have put in place measures to make sure that children are not disadvantaged by this postponement.
We called upon school authorities to utilise all the time available at their disposal to ensure that learners are not disadvantaged.
Heads of schools and school authorities should desist from sending away pupils for non-payment of fees and levies, nor should they demand school fees and levies exclusively in foreign currency.
We wish to inform school authorities that it is an offence to turn away pupils for non-payment of tuition fees and levies.
We have put in place a cocktail of measures to deal with defiant schools, with the measures set to start applying next week (this week).
</blockquote>
Moyo said the ministry is awaiting Cabinet approval to take action against schools that are expelling students due to non-payment of tuition fees and levies.
Last week, education authorities initiated an investigation into schools that were demanding fees and levies in foreign currency only. The ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Ms. Kwadzanayi Nyanungo, emphasized the strict enforcement of circular number 1 of 2023, which outlines guidelines for determining and processing fee and levy increases. The Minister also mentioned that preparations for the 2023 Grade Seven public examinations are well underway, with the exams scheduled to begin next Monday.
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Education Minister Confirms Unchanged School Closing Dates Despite Delayed Opening

In a bizarre incident that has astounded many people, a male learner at Gokomere High School was found in possession of more than 40 girls’ underwear exiting the girls’ hostel on Sunday, 10 September.
The school head Aquanos Mazhunga confirmed the matter to <a href="https://tellzim.com/gokomere-pupil-caught-with-40-girls-pants/">TellZim News</a> and said they were still investigating. Said Mazhunga:
<blockquote>
I can confirm the incident, however, we are still doing investigations to get to the bottom of the matter, we will furnish you [with more details] once we finalise.
</blockquote>
The boy was caught red-handed by one parent who had gone to the school to drop his daughter off and was asked to leave the learner’s bags at the hostels.
When the parent proceeded to the hostels, he spotted the boy exiting the girls’ hostels. Said the parent:
<blockquote>
I went to Gokomere to drop off my daughter on Sunday (September 10). I found the matrons in a church service and they asked me to leave her bags at the hostel and apparently, there was no one at the hostels.
Upon leaving the bags at the hostel, I met a young boy and asked him what he was doing in the girls’ hostels and he lied saying he was there to drop a female student.
I believed him at first but got suspicious after seeing that there was only one other parent’s car and mine, of which he failed to identify the child he had come with and when I asked again he tried to run away.
I got hold of him and searched him only to find girls’ underwear stashed in his trousers and jacket pockets.
</blockquote>
The parent said when he questioned the boy about the underwear, he denied stealing them, saying his friends had left them with him. Said the parent:
<blockquote>
When I asked him he denied stealing the pants and said his friends left the pants with him and we took him to the matron who told us the pupil in question was always on the run and there had been reports of girls’ pants missing at the school.
The security personnel was called and confirmed that the pupil had been caught at the prefects’ hostel earlier on showing he had a record of stealing girls’ pants.
</blockquote>
The parents urged the school authorities to investigate the matter saying the pants could be used for evil acts. He said:
<blockquote>
The school authorities should get to the bottom of this matter, if he was stealing food or other items we could be saying maybe it’s hunger or he wants to sell and make extra cash.
Stealing female underwear is weird and when I caught him he wrestled trying to escape and he is so powerful that no girl can match him.
</blockquote>
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Schoolboy Found In Possession Of 40 Girls' Pairs Of Underwear

Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Torerayi Moyo, said that there is nothing wrong with learners doing the Continuous Assessment of Learning Activities (CALA).
He, however, said the manner in which is it being conducted by teachers has to be improved by capacitating them on how to manage projects conducted by learners.
Moyo made the comments while speaking to journalists after taking his oath of office at the State House on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/nothing-wrong-with-cala-problem-is-how-its-handled-says-newly-appointed-education-minister/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> quoted Moyo as saying:
<blockquote>
There is nothing wrong with CALA but the manner in which it is handled is a problem.
Our teachers must go for in-service training so that they manage projects that students are doing.
Also, we need to consider whether the students have resources at their disposal because CALA involves a lot of research and do they have laptops, iPads, or smartphones so that they are able to conduct CALA.
I think the general sentiment among parents is that they want CALAs to be reduced.
So we are going to look at the recommendations that were made by stakeholders then we come up with a position.
</blockquote>
CALA is a departure from the traditional knowledge-based final examination model whereby learners only focus on passing Grade Seven, O-Level and A-Level examinations to a model that takes into account candidates’ practical and behavioural skills which are assessed continuously.
Arguably, the majority of parents and guardians have been pushing the government to scrap CALA saying it is burdensome and expensive.
In June this year, when he was the chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Education, Moyo said the number of subjects pupils are learning under CALA should be reduced. <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/reduce-cala-subjects-say-mps/">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
From the submission from the ministry, skills which were supposed to be inculcated through CALA are almost the same skills to be done in other learning areas called subject areas.
You talk of innovation, industrialisation and knowledge it is almost the same skills. I do not think it is necessary to labour learners with numerous learning areas, more than the subject areas themselves, it is not proper because it is not scientific.
We know there is specialisation, division of labour. There is no point in having a student doing many Calas per learning area or in every subject.
Somebody is just supposed to take probably one Cala be it in sciences, commercials or arts.
</blockquote>
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Nothing Wrong With CALA, Says New Education Minister, Torerayi Moyo

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says it will soon reveal the names of schools that unilaterally hiked third-term tuition fees without approval and those demanding tuition fees “top-ups”.
Some schools are reportedly demanding payment of tuition fees exclusively in United States dollars.
The errant school authorities will face charges of criminal financial misconduct.
Circular Number 1 of 2023 stipulates that all Government boarding schools, private early childhood development (ECD) centres, and private schools and colleges are required to apply for a review of levies and tuition fees before effecting changes.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the ministry Kwadzanayi Nyanungo on Friday told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/illegal-fees-hikes-govt-to-name-shame-schools">The Sunday Mail</a> that action will soon be taken against schools that are flouting the correct procedures in effecting tuition adjustments. She said:
<blockquote>
The ministry is currently monitoring and enforcing strict compliance with the provisions of the Secretary’s Circular Number 1 of 2023, which provides standard guidelines for the determination and processing of applications for the increase of school fees and levies.
This circular is in line with the Treasury’s requirements on the management of public funds.
In the next seven days, statistics will be ready on the exact number of non-compliant schools and the action taken in this regard.
</blockquote>
Nyanungo explained that applications for an increase in fees and levies are processed at the provincial level. She said:
<blockquote>
Within the devolution system, provincial education directors use the stated guidelines to process applications for an increase of fees and levies at their level and the statistics thereof are maintained at the provincial level.
As we speak, the ministry is conducting a survey to determine the exact number of applications per district, province, the proposed increase margin and the proportions of approval and rejections.
The Secretary’s Circular Number 1 of 2023 clearly explains the guidelines and processes to be followed by any school.
Any violation of this policy requirement will be handled in line with Statutory Instrument 1 of 2000, as amended, as it constitutes an act of financial misconduct that also brings the ministry into disrepute.
Furthermore, the illegal collection of unapproved fees constitutes serious financial malpractice that other competent arms of Government are also addressing in their own right.
These include the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
</blockquote>
Nyanungo urged parents to report offending schools to the government to ensure that appropriate action is taken against them. She said:
<blockquote>
Such details should include the name of the school, name of the school head, district, province and evidence of financial malpractice, including the issuance of a receipt in a different currency to the one paid.
The ministry requests the media to assist in disseminating the correct position that the approval of fees is a non-negotiable requirement for any school to demand additional payment from parents or guardians.
Parents have the right to demand proof of the ministry’s approval and even check the date of approval.
</blockquote>
Schools opened last week for the third and final term of the year and reports suggest that some schools are demanding payment exclusively in foreign currency.
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Govt Says To Name And Punish Schools Over Illegal Fees Hikes

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has awarded First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa a Doctor of Philosophy in Law Honorary Degree in recognition of her philanthropic work with the Angel of Hope Foundation which she founded.
Mnangagwa (60), was capped by her husband, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is the University of Zimbabwe Chancellor.
In his citation, UZ dean in the Faculty of Arts, Professor Fainos Mangena said the First Lady is well-known for her advocacy work on the conservation of culture and denouncing child abuse and early marriages, among other societal ills. He said:
<blockquote>
In her, the concept of servant-leadership, Your Excellency and Chancellor, is personified. Indeed, her character, personality, humility and high level of intrinsic motivation have been game-changers in shaping both public service and servant leadership.
Her philanthropic work in its diversity finds expression in her Angel of Hope Foundation whose objectives are anchored on her desire to change the lives of everyone.
She has developed an innovative philanthropic model that has received national, regional and international acclaim.
What is unique in her model, Your Excellency and Chancellor, is that it is bent at best providing a refreshing approach to social engineering that undergraduates sustainable development.
Your Excellency and Chancellor, the person the university is presenting to you to confer with a Doctor of Laws Degree Honoris Causa is none other than the First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Her Excellency Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa.
</blockquote>
In her acceptance speech, Mnangagwa thanked the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Paul Mapfumo and the entire university community for the honour. She said:
<blockquote>
Your Excellency and Chancellor, I would like to firstly take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to you not only as the chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe but also as His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Thank you very much for recognising the contribution of my efforts and innovative philanthropic models in the fulfilment of international, regional, national development priority areas and key variables of Education 5.0 philosophy.
I would also like to thank the chairman of the University of Zimbabwe Council Mr Douglas Hoto, the Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Paul Mapfumo and the entire university community for extending this honour to me.
This is quite humbling. I am indeed overwhelmed by this gesture which I never dreamt of. As I humbly receive this honour I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the support which I received from you as the chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe.
You afforded me time and support for the fulfillment of my philanthropic models which are anchored on supporting and changing the lives of the marginalised and vulnerable members of society regardless of age, sex, marital status, level of education, religion, place of residence, occupation and race.
I also extend my gratitude to the hardworking and goal-oriented staff members of the Angel of Hope Foundation without whom this achievement could not have been realised.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa has to date received five PhDs from various universities, both local and foreign, as shown below:
<ul>
<li>Doctor of Philosophy Degree (G D Goenka University of India)</li>
<li>Doctor of Philosophy Honorary Degree (Russia State University for the Humanities)</li>
<li>Honorary Doctorate Degree (Zimbabwe Open University)</li>
<li>Honorary Doctorate (Belarusian State Medical University)</li>
<li>Doctor of Philosophy in Law Honorary Degree</li>
</ul>
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University of Zimbabwe Awards Auxillia Mnangagwa Honorary Doctorate

The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) is requesting former students who graduated from the university in previous years up to 2022 to visit or contact the finance office to collect their caution fee refunds.
According to a statement seen by Pindula News, the institution has stated that if students fail to do so by September 30, 2023, the funds will be forfeited to the university. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>NOTICE TO ALL FORMER STUDENTS</h3>
STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN PRIOR YEARS UP TO 2022 ARE ADVISED TO VISIT OR CALL THE FINANCE OFFICE TO COLLECT THEIR CAUTION FEES REFUNDS. FAILURE TO DO SO BY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023 WILL RESULT IN THE FUNDS BEING FORFEITED TO THE UNIVERSITY.
</blockquote>
A caution fee refund is the return of security deposits paid by students or their guardians upon enrollment in a learning institution. These fees serve as a precautionary measure for potential damages or unpaid dues. When students complete their studies or leave the institution, refunds are issued if there are no outstanding obligations. Specific refund procedures and policies vary by institution.
Caution fee refunds may be withheld by schools in circumstances such as unpaid fees, damages or losses caused by the student, or non-compliance with refund procedures. 
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Former HIT Students Urged To Collect Caution Fee Refunds By September 30, 2023

The Government has postponed the reopening of all day schools for the Third Term to Wednesday, 06 September 2023.
In a statement, Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Secretary, Ndavaningi Mangwana said boarding schools that had already received pupils should conduct lessons as normal. He said:
<blockquote>
Reference is made to earlier communication on the deferment of the opening of schools in Zimbabwe.
Following further deliberations, Government announces that schools opening for all day schools countrywide has been deferred to Wednesday 06 September 2023.
Boarding schools that had already received pupils should proceed as normal.
</blockquote>
Earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education announced that the Third Term opening date for Harare schools had been moved to Wednesday the 6th of September.
The Ministry added that all other schools open as scheduled on Monday the 4th of September.
However, following the latest announcement, all day schools will now resume lessons on Wednesday.
No reasons have been given.
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Govt Postpones Opening Of All Schools To 06 September

Lupane State University (LSU) has refused to reduce recently increased fees during a meeting with the Student Executive Council (SEC) held in Bulawayo on 01 September 2023.
<a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/lsu-refuses-to-review-hiked-fees/">In a statement</a>, Donald Ndlovu, a spokesperson for the students, said the LSU administration declined the request to reconsider the tuition fees and levies. He said:
<blockquote>
Revolutionary greeting to the students, it is with heavy heart to inform you of the burning issue raised by students concerning high tuition fees as the administration turned down the application to review tuition fee and levies.
Based on the updated LSU fees structure, students are now required to pay a total of US$401, which includes accommodation, as well as up to ZWL$ 2 million.
This is in contrast to the previous semester’s fees, which averaged ZWL$ 427,800, including accommodation.
</blockquote>
Ndlovu said the LSU administration has not backed down on the current hiked fees but will allow students to pay fees in installments. He said:
<blockquote>
No adjustments were made to the total fees however SEC has managed to convince the administration that students will pay 40% of the fees to attend lectures and then pay 20% to be allowed in the examination room.
Then the last 40% is to be paid on the last section of modularisation.
This was not a fee revision meeting but a consultation meeting.
All students are advised to keep on united as we find a solution for a way forward.
</blockquote>
Students from other State universities such as the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) have also expressed dismay over a spate of tuition and accommodation fee hikes.
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Lupane State University Refuses To Reverse Fees Hike

The Government has deferred the reopening of schools in Harare for the Third Term to Wednesday 6 September 2023.
All schools were scheduled to reopen on Monday, 04 September 2023 and while the date has not changed for the schools in the country’s other nine provinces, the holiday for learners in Harare has been extended by another two days.
The latest development was announced by Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Secretary, Ndavaningi Mangwana, who, however, did not give reasons for the postponement. <a href="https://twitter.com/nickmangwana/status/1698308971965063313?s=20">Mangwana tweeted</a>:
<blockquote>
This is to notify that schools in Harare are now opening on Wednesday 6 September 2023.
</blockquote>
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education confirmed the postponement via a post on X, formerly Twitter. It said:
<blockquote>
<div class="css-1dbjc4n r-xoduu5">@MoPSEZim would like to notify all stakeholders that the third term opening date for Harare schools has been moved to Wednesday the 6th of September. All other schools open as scheduled on Monday the 4th of September.</div>
</blockquote>
Late last week, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education had to refute social media claims that the commencement of the 2023 Third Term had been postponed to 14 September.
In a statement, the Ministry said schools will open on 04 September as planned, adding that any official changes regarding school openings would be communicated through formal channels and not through social media.
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Schools In Harare To Reopen On 06 September

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) says measures are already in place to prevent exam leakages.
ZIMSEC board chairperson Professor Eddie Mwenje told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/report-schools-unilaterally-hiking-fees">The Sunday Mail</a> everything is now in place to ensure that the upcoming 2023 public examinations are written without any hiccups. He said:
<blockquote>
All systems are set for Grade Seven, Form Four and Form Six examinations. We started the preparations early and did not face any problems.
The June exams were actually our test run for new measures we were implementing, and I am glad to say it was a huge success.
The board is always on the ground to make sure they implement measures that make the examinations successful, and we are really learning from our mistakes from last year’s exams.
</blockquote>
Prof Mwenje said results for Grade Seven examinations will be released timeously this year to give parents time to prepare.
Meanwhile, according to the Grade 7 2023 Examinations Timetable released by ZIMSEC in July, the exams are scheduled to begin on Monday 25 September 2023, with English 01, followed by Mathematics 01 on 26 September. 
On Wednesday, 27 September, the candidates will sit for languages, that is Tshivenda 01, Shona 01, Sesotho 01, Kalanga 01, Xichangana 01, Tonga 01, Nambya 01, and Ndebele 01.
Social Science 01 will be written on 28 September, Agric, Science &amp; Tech 01 will be written on 29 September.
On Monday, 02 October, candidates will sit for Agric, Science &amp; Tech 02.
On 03 October, candidates will write Tshivenda 02, Shona 02, Sesotho 02, Kalanga 02, Xichangana 02, Tonga 02, Nambya 02, and Ndebele 02.
The Grade 7 candidates will sit for the Mathematics 02 paper on 04 October and for the Social Science 02 paper on 06 October.
On 09 October, candidates will write the Physical Edu &amp; Arts 01 examination.
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"We Have Learnt From Past Mistakes", ZIMSEC Vows To Prevent Exam Leakages

The Government has urged parents to report schools that increase fees without the necessary approvals.
Schools reopen for the 2023 Third Term on Monday, amid reports some schools are asking parents and guardians to pay tuition fees exclusively in United States dollars.
According to Circular Number 5 of 2022, all Government boarding schools, private early childhood development (ECD) centres, and private schools and colleges are required to apply for a review of levies and tuition fees before effecting changes.
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education acting Permanent Secretary Kwadzanai Nyanungo told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/report-schools-unilaterally-hiking-fees">The Sunday Mail</a> that parents have a right to request proof of Government approval for the fees from the school authorities their children are enrolled at. She said:
<blockquote>
The ministry is concerned over reports that some parents and guardians are aggrieved by the fees and levy conditions that some schools are setting.
It is the right of every parent to request proof of Government approval for the fees and levies at their child’s school.
Specific queries should be channelled through toll-free lines 317 and 393.
It is important to name the school, and the district and share evidence.
</blockquote>
Nyanungo also said schools are bound by Government policy with regard to the use of the local currency and reference to the prevailing official exchange rate.
She said it is illegal for schools to demand fees in foreign currency, and parents who choose to pay in foreign currency should be receipted in the specific currency used.
Nyanungo said the Government has made progress in reviewing the new curriculum.
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Govt Urges Parents To Report Schools Unilaterally Hiking Tuition Fees

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has confirmed that schools will open on September 4 as planned, disregarding rumours on social media about a delay until September 12. This decision comes despite teachers’ calls for a postponement due to increased political tensions following the disputed elections. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Ministry emphasized that any official changes regarding school openings would be communicated through formal channels and not through social media. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>SCHOOLS OPENING</h3>
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to confirm that there is no deviation from the original school calendar. The general public is hereby informed that as announced before the Third Term begins on 4 September 2023 and ends on 1 December 2023. There has been no change to the calendar and for any official news concerning the school calendar, formal channels of communication will be used, not social media.
For general queries and enquiries, members of the public are advised to contact their local Districts and Provincial Education Offices as well as Ministry’s toll free line 317.
</blockquote>
Teachers yesterday appealed to the government to consider postponing the opening of schools for the upcoming third term due to increased political tensions following the disputed harmonised elections. Concerns were raised about the safety of staff and children, especially after the opposition party threatened protests over the election outcome.
Previous instances have seen students and teachers caught up in violent protests. The main opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) aims to pressure for a fresh election supervised by regional bodies like the Southern African Development Community and the African Union. Teachers’ unions expressed worry about the volatile situation, emphasizing that opening schools under the current political environment would be reckless. They recommended a one-week postponement to allow political tensions to ease. While social media circulated reports of a school opening delay until September 12, the Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Edgar Moyo, dismissed the rumours as false and affirmed that schools would open as scheduled.
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Education Ministry Confirms Schools Open On September 4

University students in Zimbabwe have expressed dismay over the recent hike in tuition and accommodation fees.
Some local universities have withheld the results of students who have failed to pay fees.
Students from the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) have filed a High Court application challenging the fee adjustment for the 2023 first semester.
According to the application filed by Chambati, Makata and Makosene Attorneys, the students accused ZOU of failing to advise them of the new fees in advance. Part of the application reads:
From your communications dated June 27, 2023, you intimated the desire to balloon fees as your choice of words does intimate.
<blockquote>
Though we understand that there exists such a hostile stagflationary environment in Zimbabwe; there is no justification whatsoever for you to be unjustly enriched at the expense of the future and legitimate expectations of innocent students.
There should be transparency and accountability in your conduct, actions, acts and omissions within the purview of equity and justice when dealing with the rights of students.
</blockquote>
The students also accused ZOU administrators of sending the students new balances ranging from ZWL$1 million to more than ZWL$4 million.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200015925/tertiary-students-moan-fee-hikes">NewsDay</a> reported ZOU vice-chancellor Paul Gundani as saying the fees were raised due to the country’s hyperinflationary environment.
Zimbabwe National Students’ Union’s Leo Mashonganyika on Monday said the University of Zimbabwe barred students from accessing their results to force them to pay the fees.
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University Students Bemoan Fees Hikes

Stanbic Bank has facilitated a mutually beneficial and cooperative relationship between two top Zimbabwean and Chinese universities as the leading financial services institution lives up to its commitment to drive Zimbabwe and Africa’s growth.
The Standard Bank subsidiary played a pivotal role in orchestrating the introductions between the two universities which culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 
The five-year tenure MoU between the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine and Health Services (UZ-FMHS) and leading Chinese University, Zhenjiang University- International School of Medicine (ZJU-ISM) is aimed at fostering scholarly activities and international collaboration.
The non-binding MoU is set to establish a framework through which the two educational institutions can establish and develop a cooperative relationship in pursuit of a number of objectives which include mobility of faculty and/or staff; mobility of graduate and/or undergraduate students and joint research activities and publications.
The objectives also include participating in seminars and academic meetings; exchange academic materials and other information and establishing short-term academic programs.
Speaking at the signing of the MoU, Stanbic Bank Head Business and Commercial Banking, Patson Mahatchi said the leading financial institution was pleased to continue contributing significantly towards driving Africa and in particular Zimbabwe’s growth across all sectors.
Mahatchi said the partnership between UZ and ZJU-ISM was beneficial especially regarding capacity building and would contribute significantly towards achieving Education 5.0 goals for the UZ. He said:
One of our strengths as a financial services institution is our dedicated offering to the education sector, on the back of unparalleled experience in banking solutions in general. 
The UZ-FMHS is an integral link to both the education and health sectors as it is a leading medical training institution in the country. 
Additionally, the role of academia in the health sector cannot be downplayed as the medical fraternity is underpinned by continuous research.
ZJU-ISM is rated 42 on the QS world rankings and is in China’s top three. They operate 37 colleges across seven campuses. 
They also operate a Class A-rated hospital with a 1 200-bed capacity and perform approximately 30 000 surgeries annually. 
The partnership with UZ will result in capacity building for UZ-FMHS strategic projects such as the construction of a state-of-the-art medical specialists centre and quinary hospital. 
This is in line with international best practices whereby medical training universities also operate hospitals with the aim of increasing teaching and research opportunities for the students whilst improving access to and lowering medical costs for the communities in which they operate. Guomao Director for Africa, Chaofeng Deng said:
<blockquote>
Our quest to foster mutually beneficial relationships with Africa is premised on our commitment to ensure that the continent is the future and we want to grow with it.
</blockquote>
ZJU-ISM Director for International Affairs Xing Chen said the MoU would see the leading Chinese educational institution offering medicine and healthcare systematic solutions. Said Xing:
<blockquote>
We are committed to pursuing excellence in clinical research and care and particularly contribute in building Africa’s own capacity. 
</blockquote>
Guomao is a Chinese supply chain management company and Stanbic’s partner for the Africa-China Trade Solution. The entity also played a key role in the matchmaking of the two universities.
She said ZJU-ISM, which opened its doors in 2014 but was built on Zhejiang University’s 100-year history, has aimed high since its inception.
ZJU-ISM’s medicine is listed as a national First-Class discipline a situation which augurs well for the successful implementation and execution of the objectives of the MoU.
University of Zimbabwe Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Services (FMHS), Dr Fiona Makoni said the MoU gives both institutions opportunities for knowledge exchange through student and staff exchange, research collaborations, and tapping from the experience of the colleagues from Zhejiang in setting up and operating hospitals that service medical schools. 
Dr Makoni said this is in line with the UZ strategic objective 3, which seeks to develop partnerships to leverage knowledge-sharing, resource mobilisation and investments for advancement of innovative research, outreach, teaching and business development.
She paid tribute to Stanbic Bank for approaching the faculty through the faculty research management centre to introduce Zhejiang University. 
The introduction of Zhejiang University to the UZFMHS culminated in the opening of communication between the two educational institutions through online meetings leading to the visit by the delegation from Zhejiang that culminated in the signing of the MoU. Said Makoni:
<blockquote>
We are grateful to Stanbic for introducing us and being involved in ensuring that the visit takes place and being present in the meetings to demonstrate their support. 
We look forward to the bank’s support during the tenure of this MoU as we meet our strategic objectives of partnerships as well as internationalisation of our programmes.
</blockquote>
She said the MoU is a great opportunity to demonstrate the implementation of public/private partnerships as the University of Zimbabwe, through the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, responds to the needs of the Zimbabwean population in the training of health professionals.
Dr Makoni said the MoU will be instrumental in facilitating research collaborations and post-graduate medical training as well as opportunities for electives for students. Said Makoni:
 The faculty has a wealth of research experience in wide areas of health including HIV, Cancers and other non-communicable diseases and this will be useful in the collaborations.
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Stanbic Bank Facilitates MoU Between Two Zimbabwean and Chinese Universities

The Government of Zimbabwe has suggested that unemployed teachers should consider establishing their own schools or companies. Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Raymond Machingura, made this statement during a graduation ceremony at Belvedere Teachers’ College in an interview with a local radio station. Machingura said:
<blockquote>
Unemployed teachers should start their own companies which produce stationery and other consumables used in schools or even start their own schools.
If you look at it, private schools are charging exorbitant fees. So if we have our own teachers with their own private schools, they will not be charging high fees but will be providing quality education.
</blockquote>
Machingura’s remarks come as Zimbabwe, with a student population of six million, is facing a shortage of 3,000 schools. In an effort to address illegal operations, the government closed down hundreds of schools and colleges last year. However, earlier this year, private schools were re-registered to accommodate South Africa-based pupils returning home after the expiration of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits.
Critics, such as Walter Muzamani, President of the National Council of Student Teachers, argue that encouraging teachers to establish their own schools is an acknowledgement of the education system’s failure. Muzamani said:
<blockquote>
That teachers should start their own schools is an admission that it has failed to manage the education system. The government has failed to fund the education system which has resulted in the private education sector thriving. 
It is a fact that private schools are offering quality education compared to public schools.
</blockquote>
Goodwill Taderera, Secretary-General of the Zimbabwe Teachers Association, warns that the proliferation of private schools will further weaken the public education system. Taderera said:
<blockquote>
If teachers become entrepreneurs, then the education system will be commercialised. It’s privatising the education system which is exclusive to low-income earners. Accessibility to education will be compromised. Government undertook to provide quality education and has to stick to that mandate and not abdicate its responsibility to job-seeking teachers.
</blockquote>
However, the Zimbabwean government contends that it lacks the necessary resources to recruit more teachers in order to balance the teacher-student ratio. This has resulted in a longstanding dispute between teachers and the government over inadequate salaries. Teachers are demanding the reinstatement of pre-October 2018 salaries, which were approximately US$450. Last year, Zimbabwe sent 154 teachers to Rwanda to provide training and share knowledge with Rwandan teachers and learners. 
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Zimbabwe Government Tells Jobless Teachers To Start Their Own Companies Or Schools

Maud Chifamba, the youngest student ever to enrol in a university in Zimbabwe, has been accepted into the world’s first business school, the Wharton School, to pursue a Finance MBA program ranked as the best in the world. Established by Joseph Wharton in 1881, the institution has awarded degrees to many notable alumni, including former US President Donald Trump. In a recent social media post seen by Pindula News, Maud expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to study at the prestigious institution, including receiving a fully-funded fellowship worth USD155,000 as a Wharton Africa Fellow. She attributed her success to her family, community, and mentors who supported her throughout her journey. She said:
<blockquote>
Moe is Wharton bound*
Beyond incredibly excited, proud, thrilled and grateful to share that I have been accepted into the World’s first business school, to study a Finance MBA ranked first in the WORLD, starting this August. On top of this huge blessing, I also received a USD155,000 fellowship as a Wharton Africa Fellow😭, which means my MBA is fully funded. God is beyond awesome and I bless every path that led me here!!!
All this for a girl born in Gokwe – where money was tight, but dreams were free. From the remote parts of Gokwe, Zimbabwe to the Ivy League – grace unmatched.
Extremely grateful to my family and community for the support in this journey. Special thanks to you <a data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABD3GUQBoxO2XIC5iRkydZBFdot87PHQs8s">Tumai Mafunga</a> &amp; <a data-attribute-index="2" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAYso7YB6hv7kSYQwndKp1SXOgapLgrAYqw">Munashe Makava</a> for your guidance &amp; showing me bigger dreams. To my recommenders, <a data-attribute-index="4" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABuUm5MBMgbfiMtJ_S0d3lK3MtTcJEjALeM">Charity Rondozai-Mtwazi</a> &amp; <a data-attribute-index="6" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAeT5RUBqbAjmsNCM9tDFE2mgo6azJ_JFTQ">Chiedza Juru</a> – thank you for your grace while we worked together, and being willing to write about it. And to you my soundboard <a data-attribute-index="8" data-entity-type="MINI_PROFILE" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACtaVb0BnAr6Ad-faWaUCMZqwp8j3IDbupE">Lindiwe Xaba</a>. This wouldn’t have been possible without your support.
The Wharton School &amp; Philadelphia will be home for the next 2 years, and it feels like it will be an experience of a lifetime.
</blockquote>
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Maud_Chifamba/">Maud Chifamba in brief:</a></h3>
Maud Chifamba is a remarkable young woman who has achieved outstanding academic success and has been recognized for her achievements both in Zimbabwe and beyond. She was born on November 19, 1997, Maud faced significant challenges at a young age, including losing her father and caring for her mother, who suffered from cancer. However, she showed remarkable aptitude in her studies, impressing her primary school teachers, who moved her up from grade 3 to grade 6.
Despite financial challenges, Maud continued to pursue her education at home, and at the age of 11, she sat for her Ordinary Level exams and passed. She then went on to excel in her Advanced Level exams, earning a four-year scholarship from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority to study for a degree in accounting at the University of Zimbabwe.
Maud’s academic achievements are truly exceptional. She enrolled at the University of Zimbabwe at the age of 14, making her the youngest student ever to be accepted at the university. She graduated in 2016 at the age of 18 with a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree, making history as the youngest graduate in the university’s history. In 2018, she graduated with a Masters in Accountancy from the University of Zimbabwe at the age of 20.
In recognition of her remarkable achievements, Maud has received numerous awards and honours. In 2012, Forbes Magazine listed her as one of the 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa, alongside other distinguished Zimbabweans such as Danai Gurira and Jacqueline Chimhanzi. In 2014, she received the Great Young Achievers Award at the Great Women Awards held in Dubai, as well as the Panel Choice Award at the Zimbabwe International Women’s Awards.
Congratulations Moe!
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Youngest Zimbabwean Uni Student Maud Chifamba Joins World's Best MBA At Wharton School

CCC leader Nelson Chamisa said that if his party wins the upcoming elections and gets into government, he will review the Zimbabwe education system, <a href="https://tellzim.com/chamisa-promises-to-scrap-cala-school-exam-fees/">reported TellZim News</a>.
Chamisa promised to scrap the Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA), school fees from primary level to advanced level as well as ZIMSEC examination fees.
Addressing party supporters at Muchakata Business Centre in Masvingo Central Constituency, Chamisa said his government will introduce a new curriculum with input from education stakeholders, among them teachers and school heads. He said:
<blockquote>
We will remove CALAs which are forcing parents to be in school every day, we need to make sure we restore dignity to our education system and make it the best as before.
We cannot impose policies without people’s input as they did with Education 5.0.
Ours will have the input of headmasters and teachers for they are experts in that field.
</blockquote>
Chamisa also said his government will ensure that education is free for all learners and the State will facilitate loans for university and college students. He said:
<blockquote>
In Zambia they are saying free education at primary level, if you go to South Africa they don’t pay examination fees, it’s the responsibility of the examining authority.
You can’t say you want to have an exam and you say Grade Sevens pay exam fees. No grade seven exam, no form four or ‘A’ level exam fees. If people pay fees then that’s it.
Under our government, parents will only pay from Form One to Four just to exercise their responsibility, at “A” level the government should take over, after that loans for tertiary education are then activated.
</blockquote>
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has criticised CALAs, saying they are expensive and time-consuming and their introduction in schools has negatively affected learners’ progress.
Parents and guardians across the country have also urged the Government to scrap CALAs saying they make learning difficult for pupils.
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Chamisa Promises To Scrap CALAs, School And Exam Fees

The Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Ministry has announced the release of the Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO) results for the June 2023 examinations.
Examination centres have been advised to collect the results from their respective regions starting next Monday. The results have shown a significant increase in the pass rate, from 60.9 percent in the previous year to 79 percent this season. In a statement, the ministry’s permanent secretary, Professor Fanuel Tagwira, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the teaching and learning process and noted that the increase in the pass rate is due to the direct interaction and quality teaching between students and teachers. He said:
<blockquote>
We thank the lecturers, the students, the examination staff and all stakeholders involved in the teaching and learning process. All HEXCO centres are advised to collect results from their respective regions as from Monday 31 July 2023.
</blockquote>
According to Professor Fanuel Tagwira, the pass rate has increased this season due to social interaction and direct contact teaching. He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had led to a decline in results due to limited interactions between staff and students, resulting in students reading on their own. However, he added that the ministry is committed to promoting a conducive learning environment for students and is striving for quality education.
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HEXCO Results For June 2023 Examinations Released

A total of 1 753 learners from Matabeleland South dropped out of secondary school during the second quarter of the year, an official from the Department of Social Welfare has said.
The drop-outs were attributed to teenage pregnancies, a lack of interest in school, long distances to school, and financial challenges, among others.
Presenting a health and social services sub-committee second quarter report during the Matabeleland South Provincial Development Committee meeting on Monday, provincial social welfare officer, <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/drop-out-in-schools-hits-matabeleland-south/">Criswell Nyakudya said</a>:
<blockquote>
The province has made significant strides in achieving universal primary education, a key challenge remains in the access to quality, equitable and inclusive education across education levels.
During the second quarter of the year, there has been an increase in access to education at the primary level due to the contribution of private players especially at the ECD level.
A gap still remains at the secondary level. The provincial enrolment during the second quarter went down by 3.1 percent.
This means that 1 753 pupils dropped out of secondary school during the period under review.
</blockquote>
Nyakudya said the province recorded an improvement in non-formal education as 5 369 pupils enrolled surpassing the set target of 4 800.
He also said 3 577 pupils were enrolled in vocational training centres in the province.
Nyakudya revealed that more than 100 children were placed under residential care during the second quarter. He said:
<blockquote>
A total of 136 children were placed under residential care during the second quarter.
This means that these children were removed from the communities where they were staying because they were not being properly taken care of, some were being ill-treated, abandoned or their guardians were no longer in a position to look after them.
These children were then removed from society and placed in institutions.
</blockquote>
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Matabeleland South Records 1 753 Secondary School Drop Outs

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has written to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education requesting that schools be closed early on 18 July 2023 citing elections scheduled for August 23. In the letter seen by Pindula News, ARTUZ cited almost 600 reports of rights violations in schools as politicians tussle for power, making schools unsafe for teachers, learners, and property. In a letter addressed to Ms. Tabela, the National Secretary General of ARTUZ, Robson Chere, highlighted two sample reports from members to illustrate the situation. In one report, learners were ordered to go home early to make way for a ZANU PF rally at Chidoma dip tank. In another report, a person was occupying school accommodation and refusing to vacate, causing problems for staff. We present the letter below:
<blockquote>
<h3>RE: Request for schools closure on 18 July 2023. </h3>
Attention Ms Tabela. 
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, ARTUZ wishes to advise your good office that our members have proposed an early closing date on 18 July 2023. The proposal has been necessitated by escalating political conflict ahead of the 23 August 2023. The conflict has also spilled into schools as politicians tussle for political power. Find below two sample reports from members: 
<ol>
<li>“On Tuesday 4 July all Chidoma Primary School Learners were ordered by one head Assa Moyo to go back home at exactly 0830hrs because there was a ZANU PF rally at Chidoma dip tank. The grade 7 classroom was used as the caucus room for ZANU PF officials, ECD A classroom was used as the kitchen. At the rally ZANU PF midlands vice chairman one Chiherenge ordered all school heads that no school learner must pay fees until voting day. All teachers were ordered to go to the rally. We couldn’t take videos for fear of victimisation as teachers.”</li>
<li>” Greetings, hope you are well. Sir we are having problems at our school. We have got someone residing at our school anoti iye mudhomeni and is refusing to vacate the school accommodation. Staff is having problems of accommodation. Parikuuya zvekare mumwe munhu zvekare anoti ndevee FAZ achiitisa musangano yeZANU PF pachikoro and the school is well fenced hameno sir we need your help before we are terrorised.” </li>
</ol>
The Union has received 567 reports of such worrying content from different schools across the country. We hope your good office will protect the teacher, learner and the whole school ecosystem by allowing an early Schools closure.
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe 2023 Elections: Teachers Ask For Early School Closure On 18 July 2023

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has called for applications from secondary school teachers for training as markers ahead of this year’s training course for marking Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations.
ZIMSEC said applicants must be certified graduates including those in the process of acquiring Grad. C. E. Holders of Diplomas with secondary teaching experience of at least five years in the subject being applied for will also be considered.
In their application, the applicants are required to attach copies of academic transcripts and certificates since applications without these documents will not be entertained.
Completed forms, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates must be submitted to any regional ZIMRA offices by 24 July 2023.
ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicolette Dlamini said the exercise is not new but standard procedure. She said:
<blockquote>
As the examinations council, we always do these courses annually and it doesn’t matter whether one has been a marker for five or so many years, they have to apply and attend this course.
After training the potential markers will then sit for an examination where a pool of markers will be created, it’s a standard procedure really, not anything new.
</blockquote>
There are 23 O-Level and 8 A-Level examinable subjects that are being learned in Zimbabwean schools.
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ZIMSEC Scouts For O' & A' Level Examinations Markers

Parents and guardians paying for this term’s Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Grade 6 and 7 examinations will use an exchange rate of US$1: $5 260.
In a statement, ZIMSEC finance director Zipora Muzenda said parents and guardians paying for the Grade 6 and 7 examinations will use an exchange rate of US$1: $5 260 for the period beginning July 7 to July 14. <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zimsec-sets-exchange-rate-for-mid-year-examinations/">She said</a>:
<blockquote>
The exchange rate to be applied for ZWL payments will be ZWL 5260.00 to 1 USD. Payments must be made to the ZWL accounts which ZIMSEC communicated to Centres.
United States Dollar and Rand payments will be accepted via direct deposits through Centres into the accounts which ZIMSEC communicated to Centres.
ZIMSEC continues to accept examination fees in the currency paid by the parent/guardian to centres as communicated earlier.
Centres must, therefore, transmit examination fees in the currency in which parents/guardians pay the fees.
</blockquote>
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ZIMSEC Sets Exchange Rate For Grade 6 & 7 Examinations

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has released the Grade 7 2023 Examinations Timetable.
The examinations are scheduled to begin on Monday 25 September 2023, with English 01, followed by Mathematics 01 on 26 September. 
On Wednesday, 27 September, the candidates will sit for languages, that is Tshivenda 01, Shona 01, Sesotho 01, Kalanga 01, Xichangana 01, Tonga 01, Nambya 01, and Ndebele 01.
Social Science 01 will be written on 28 September, Agric, Science &amp; Tech 01 will be written on 29 September.
On Monday, 02 October, candidates will sit for Agric, Science &amp; Tech 02.
On 03 October, candidates wil write Tshivenda 02, Shona 02, Sesotho 02, Kalanga 02, Xichangana 02, Tonga 02, Nambya 02, and Ndebele 02.
The Grade 7 candidates will sit for the Mathematics 02 paper on 04 October and for the Social Science 02 paper on 06 October.
On 09 October, candidates will write the Physical Edu &amp; Arts 01 examination.
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">Thursday 28 September 2023</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.67">7050/01 SOCIAL SCIENCE 01</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.65">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">Friday 29 September 2023</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">MORNING SESSION</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">7030/01 AGRIC,SCIENCE &amp; TECH 01</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.34">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">MORNING SESSION</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.61">7030/02 AGRIC,SCIENCE &amp; TECH 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66">1HR 30MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">Tuesday 03 October 2023</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">MORNING SESSION</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">7080/02 NAMBYA 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.61">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=0"> </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=0"> </td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">7070/02 TONGA 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.33">7060/02 NDEBELE 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.46">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">7120/02 SESOTHO 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.84">7090/02 TSHIVENDA 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.38">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.33">7100/02 XICHANGANA 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63">1HR 45MINS</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.53">7110/02 KALANGA 02</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">1HR 45MINS</td>
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ZIMSEC Grade 7 2023 Examinations Timetable Is Out

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ) has demanded that the Government respect civil servants by giving them meaningful US dollar salaries.
This comes after the Government unilaterally awarded civil servants a pay rise believed to be US$50.
Speaking to <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/civil-servants-reject-us50-increment-offer/">Business Times</a>, ARTUZ president Obert Masaraure said the Government awarded civil servants a US$50 salary increment without consulting them. He said:
<blockquote>
The government of [President] Emmerson Mnangagwa has always disregarded the fundamental rights of the workers after his Labour Minister Paul Mavima announced a salary rise of US$50 without consulting the workers.
Ordinarily, we would have discussed this offer on the collective bargaining platform but unfortunately (Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Paul) Mavima doesn’t respect the NJNC. We have rejected the NJNC and the minister doesn’t care.
We didn’t just reject the US$50 but the whole process that the government has been insisting on this illegal process we have rejected (it).
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe Congress of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) secretary-general David Dzatsunga told Business Times that they wanted a US$150 increment to keep up with the rising cost of living.
He said civil servants have been pushing for US$540 per month and expected an increment in the range of between US$100 and US$150 per month.
The least paid civil servant is said to be earning US$250 and ZWL$130 000 a month.
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Teachers Reject US$50 Salary Increment Offer

The Bulawayo Students Complex, costing US$17 million and capable of housing over 1,000 students, is now ready for occupation. The Zimbabwean government has stated its intention to replicate this project in other areas with tertiary institutions to alleviate accommodation problems, <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/bulawayo-students-complex-opens-doors-project-to-be-replicated-country-wide/">The Sunday News</a> reported citing Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister, Professor Amon Murwira.
The complex, called “Bulawayo Students City,” is a joint venture project involving the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ), Old Mutual, Zimnat, and Mining Industry Pension Funds. It is a self-contained three-block of flats that includes fast food outlets, shops, salons, and sporting facilities. The complex has 516 rooms and is expected to accommodate 1,023 students. It is open to all tertiary students in the city from various institutions.
Posting on their Twitter handle on Thursday, Old Mutual Zimbabwe said:
<blockquote>
Exciting news! ZimCampus Students Accommodation has opened its doors for the upcoming semester at the Bulawayo Students Accommodation Complex. Located on Gwanda Road, right across from the National University of Science and Technology. It’s also conveniently close to the Theological College of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe School of Mines, Bulawayo Polytechnic College and Bulawayo CBD. The accommodation is suitable for both genders and our complex is a one-stop shop, offering a range of retail stores to meet the diverse needs of students. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
</blockquote>
The affordability of rental charges for the Bulawayo Students City is a significant concern that may impact student uptake. In 2018, an infrastructure needs survey revealed that existing accommodation facilities were unsuitable for enrolments and inadequate for the increasing number of tertiary students.
Professor Amon Murwira stressed the importance of ensuring that rentals are affordable for students. He said the government and private sector are working together to provide decent accommodation for students and staff, which is crucial for a conducive learning environment. The involvement of the private sector is in line with the government’s policy on infrastructure development. While implementation may vary, progress is being made towards achieving this goal, which is better than no progress at all.
The Bulawayo Students City project was first proposed in 2016 under the University Students and Staff Accommodation Programme (USSAP). Minister Murwira stated that the government is leading the country’s economic transformation, with higher learning institutions playing a crucial role. The introduction of Heritage-based Education 5.0 has led to the production of goods and services in the country, rather than just producing graduates without the skills to create jobs. 
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