Unregistered pre-schools plead for grace period

BY GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
THE Early Childhood Association of Zimbabwe (ESAZ) has raised concerns over the ongoing government blitz targeting privately-owned infant schools operating illegally in Harare.

Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti gave the institutions a 48-hour ultimatum to shut down on their own or face prosecution.

ECAZ chairperson Morris Chivandire said the ultimatum was retrogressive as the private schools were complementing government efforts.

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