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Zim education in dire straits. . . as ministry swims in debt

The Primary and Secondary Education ministry received ZiG46,64 billion in the 2025 budget, with the Higher and Tertiary Education portfolio getting ZiG10,32 billion.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Dec. 6, 2024

Zim education in dire straits. . . as ministry swims in debt

Underfunding sinks school projects

The report also revealed that new structures at some schools lacked accessible ablution facilities, indicating the need for more inclusive designs.

By Priviledge Gumbodete and Harriet Chikandiwa Nov. 19, 2024

Proposed Education Trust Fund Bill gets CSOs nod

“Our role in the Education Financing Trust Bill is to have a sustainable financing system for education in Zimbabwe to ensure that all children have access to education,” he said.

By Harriet Chikandiwa and Lorraine Muromo Jun. 13, 2024

Proposed Education Trust Fund Bill gets CSOs nod

‘Bring back pregnant girls to school’

In 2020, Zimbabwe amended the Education Amendment Act to prohibit the exclusion of learners based on non-payment of fees and pregnancy.

By Lorraine Muromo Jun. 7, 2024

Parliament petitioned over girl child rights

They urged the government to formulate and implement policies that afford free basic education for all girls to fully realise their right to education.

By Lorraine Muromo Jun. 6, 2024