Govt in U-turn over exam fees

The Primary and Secondary Education ministry yesterday reversed its decision to hike this year’s Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) exam fees following an outcry by parents and teacher organisations.

Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema said there was need to carry out further consultations before effecting any increases.

“While the examination fees that were published are based on the actual cost of each examination, the ministry would like to inform parents and guardians that following further representations, the recently released circular on the 2020 examination fees has been cancelled with immediate effect,” he said in a statement.

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