Only 50% students register for Nov O-Level exams in Mat North

MATABELELAND North province is said to be leading in terms of school dropouts, amid reports that 40% to 50% of learners that are supposed to sit for examinations are failing to register.

This was revealed by the Matabeleland North provincial education director Jabulani Mpofu who told Southern Eye that there had been very low registration turnout by learners in the province for the November “O” Level examinations, even as the deadline was drawing nearer.

“In Matabeleland North, only 40% to 50% students have managed to register, which is way too low compared to the total number of students that are expected to actually sit for the examination,” he said.

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