Amatshitshi founder appeals for financial assistance
The programmes focus on instilling cultural values and encouraging young women to maintain their purity and traditional dignity.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 23, 2026
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‘You are offside’: Experts slam govt over exam directive
GOVERNMENT'S push to make the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) the sole examination system in all schools by 2027 has sparked criticism
By Lesley Kufandada
May. 4, 2026
Government owes BCC schools ZiG29m
Under Beam, the government pays tuition fees for underprivileged students, including orphans.
By Silas Nkala
Nov. 7, 2025
83% of Zim pupils face learning challenges
A REPORT released yesterday has exposed a serious learning crisis in Zimbabwe, revealing that 83% of pupils lack minimum proficiency in reading and maths by the time they complete primary school.
By Shalom Manjerere
Oct. 30, 2025
‘Burnt out teachers quitting in droves’
Composite classes resulting in a high teacher-to-learner ratio are cited as one of the reasons.
By Lesley Kufandada and Tael Mudzingwa
Aug. 20, 2025
BCC flags govt’s failure to clear BEAM fees
The government recently committed to clear school fees arrears for pupils under Beam before the end of this school term as part of broader efforts to support the education for all initiative.
By Patricia Sibanda
Apr. 30, 2025
Govt in ZiG57m Beam arrears
Beam is a government programme introduced in 2001 to pay tuition, examination fees and levies for underprivileged learners.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Nov. 13, 2024
Zacc, Parly must probe Beam funds abuse: Zimcodd
The organisation implored the government to recognise the 20% Abuja Declaration on education financing, which the country is a signatory to.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Jul. 10, 2024
Govt clearing Beam bill: Moyo
Government pays school fees for at least 1,8 million learners out of an estimated six million.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 31, 2024
