UZ student selected to represent Zimbabwe as a 2013 MILEAD Fellow

Dorothy Pasipanodya a student at the University of Zimbabwe has been selected to represent Zimbabwe as a 2013 MILEAD Fellow.Dorothy was accepted ahead of fellow Zimbabweans Tariro Muzenda an...Read more

UZ student selected to represent Zimbabwe as a 2013 MILEAD Fellow

2013 May 22 | 1509 Views
Dorothy Pasipanodya a student at the University of Zimbabwe has been selected to represent Zimbabwe as a 2013 MILEAD Fellow.Dorothy was accepted ahead of fellow Zimbabweans Tariro Muzenda an...

by Ndou Paul

Unisa release new dates for postponed exams after question paper leak

2013 May 17 | 2012 Views
The University of SA (Unisa) has released new dates for exams, which had to be postponed after the question papers were leaked, it said on Friday.Unisa spokesperson Martin Ramotshela said the...

by Sapa

Zimbabwean Professor appointed to US's Stanford university

2013 May 09 | 3364 Views
University of Zimbabwe Medical School Professor Godfrey Muguti has been appointed Affiliate Clinical Professor at Stanford University in the United States. This means that the UZ's department ...

by Staff reporter

Teaching materials shortage hits JM Nkomo Polytechnic

2013 May 08 | 3083 Views
JOSHUA Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic, which introduced the teaching of minority languages in its curriculum this year, is facing a shortage of the teaching materials for the languages.In an inter...

by Lorraine Phiri

Lupane State University student scoops public speaking award

2013 May 08 | 3460 Views
A LUPANE State University (LSU) student, Tinashe Manhope, on Friday scooped an individual speech trophy while a Kushinga/ Phikelela Polytechnic and Marymount Teachers College hybrid team walked away...

by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwean economist brings glory to UCT

2013 May 03 | 4088 Views
Zimbabwean economist Dr Farayi Gwenhamo‚ who is currently working at the International Monetary Fund in the United States‚ has landed a gold-plated medal‚ bringing the fourth such honour to the ...

by Carolyn McGibbon

IJR Transitional Justice Fellowship Programme

2013 May 02 | 2789 Views
20 July-8 August, 2013JOHANNESBURG & CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICAINVITATION TO NATIONALS FROM SOUTH SUDAN, ZIMBABWE, KENYA, UGANDA AND BURUNDIThe Institute for Justice and Recon...

by Daniel Molokela

Hexco results out

2013 May 01 | 2317 Views
The Higher Education Examinations Council results for the March/April 2013 examination session are out.In a statement, Higher and Tertiary Education Permanent Secretary Dr Washington Mbizvo sa...

by Staff reporter

Headmistress operates from wrong school

2013 April 25 | 5821 Views
THE Public Service Commission has directed Midlands provincial education director Mrs Agnes Gudo to investigate a case in which an acting headmistress in Gokwe South allegedly resisted moves to be tra...

by Staff Reporter

Acer launches e-learning classroom in Zimbabwe

2013 April 22 | 2624 Views
Exactly one year ago, the prospect of a fully functional e-learning classroom in the North East district of Zimbabwe was not a reality for the children of this region. Acer Africa, together with busin...

by Staff reporter

Zimsec rectifies results mix-up

2013 April 21 | 3685 Views
THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) has started rectifying the mix-up at the examination body which saw scores of students failing to get their O'level and A'level examinations results....

by Staff reporter

Mujuru launches girl child scholarship

2013 April 19 | 2576 Views
Vice President Joice Mujuru has launched the Girl Child Scholarship Initiative Fund at Africa University.The initiative aims to empower young women through access to higher education.M...

by Staff reporter

Nust student, author in plagiarism row

2013 April 18 | 3830 Views
A Bulawayo writer is up in arms against a National University and Science Technology (Nust) student who allegedly plagiarised a copy of her textbook and sold it to primary schools in the city....

by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's literacy rate declines

2013 April 18 | 2183 Views
Zimbabwe’s literacy rate for the population aged 15 years and above has decreased to 91,3 percent, a negative development from the 97 percent registered in 2002, a Poverty Income Consumption and Exp...

by Staff reporter

The IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2013-2014

2013 April 15 | 2310 Views
The IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship2013/14 Fellowship - Apply OnlineThe Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is designed for a woman journalist working in print, broadcast or digital news me...

by The IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

3 headmasters fired, 4 under investigation for abusing school funds

2013 April 11 | 3436 Views
Three Masvingo headmasters have been fired while four others are under investigation for allegedly abusing school funds amid fears that more schools across the province might have suffered prejudice....

by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Botswana signs MOU to promote effective teaching at colleges

2013 April 08 | 3073 Views
To promote effective teaching in Vocational and Technical colleges Botswana has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zimbabwe.The pact according to the Botswana minister of education an...

by Ngonidzashe Dzimiri

Nust extends programme services to Harare

2013 April 06 | 3418 Views
THE National University of Science and Technology has extended its services to Harare, as its assortment of programmes have proven popular across the country.According to the Vice-Chancellor's...

by Education reporter

Chiyangwa gets his honorary doctorate from the Phillipines

2013 April 04 | 3427 Views
PROPERTY tycoon Phillip Chiyangwa has accepted an honorary doctorate from a university in the Phillipines, dismissing critics who questioned the reputation of the institution.Chiyangwa attende...

by Staff reporter

Teachers to take Govt to court over promotions

2013 April 04 | 2737 Views
THE Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) is seeking legal advice against the Ministry of Public Service as it pushes for the lifting of the freezing of vacant posts, promotions and transfers by the G...

by Staff reporter

Albert Nyathi signs contract with Nigerian publisher

2013 April 03 | 3693 Views
Local dub poet, author and musician, Albert Nyathi, has signed a contract with a Nigerian publisher which will see his award-winning book, "My Daughter" being used as a set book by some of the school...

by Education reporter

Only 2 pupils pass at Chiadzwa school

2013 April 02 | 2006 Views
ONLY two pupils at Chiadzwa Primary School passed Grade Seven examinations last year, amid reports that mining companies in the area were not interested in funding educational programmes.Melan...

by Staff reporter

Matabeleland South recorded 22% O'Level pass rate increase

2013 April 01 | 2903 Views
Matabeleland South Province recorded a 22 percent pass rate increase in last year's Zimsec Ordinary Level examination owing to a host of measures authorities introduced in the province, a senior Gover...

by Staff Reporter

UZ to start conducting lectures in isiNdebele

2013 April 01 | 3024 Views
The country's oldest and largest University has announced that it intends to introduce lectures conducted in vernacular languages.The University was founded through a special relationship wit...

by Moyo Roy

O/A'level students still waiting for their last year's results after a Zimsec mix-up

2013 March 25 | 3652 Views
SCORES of "O" and A'level students who wrote the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) examinations last year, are still waiting for their results after a mix-up at the examination body....

by Staff Reporter

High School closes over hysteria

2013 March 22 | 3889 Views
Mazungunye High School in Bikita this week sent nearly 1 000 pupils home after authorities closed its doors following a wave of suspected hysteria that affected four children and a teacher.Gov...

by Staff Reporter

Private schools perform dismally in isiNdebele

2013 March 16 | 4912 Views
MOST privately run primary schools in Bulawayo have over the years been performing dismally at Grade 7 examinations, especially in isiNdebele despite the schools being very expensive and expected to p...

by Staff Reporter

Govt fails to release funds for BEAM leaving thousands of pupils stranded

2013 March 14 | 3149 Views
The government has failed to release the millions of dollars it allocated to the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) beneficiaries for last year, leaving thousands of pupils stranded and o...

by Staff Reporter

Matopo High School receives books donation

2013 March 13 | 4478 Views
"A book in the hands of a child can lead to endless possibilities. Imaginations can be ignited, doors can be opened and new worlds can be discovered". Inspired by this quote and in an effort ...

by Khabo Mkandla

Zimsec's wants teaching of Tonga in Binga optional

2013 March 11 | 3611 Views
EDUCATION Sport, Arts and Culture minister David Coltart has blocked moves by Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) to make teaching of the Tonga language in Binga optional ahead of Ndebele a...

by Education reporter

15 schools under ministry probe

2013 March 10 | 3677 Views
The Ministry of Education, Arts, Sport and Culture is investigating 15 Government schools in different parts of the country following reports that heads and some teachers at the learning institutions ...

by Staff reporter

University of Zimbabwe evicts 486 male students

2013 March 10 | 5738 Views
The University of Zimbabwe has evicted 486 male students from halls of residence after the degree aspirants staged solidarity protests for five of their colleagues who had been suspended for sub-letti...

by Staff Reporter

School head arrested for writing exams for 21 grade 7 pupils

2013 March 07 | 3422 Views
THE acting headmaster at Gandavaroyi Primary School in Gokwe recently landed himself in trouble after he allegedly wrote Grade Seven final examinations on behalf of 21 pupils at his school last year....

by Staff reporter

O Level, A Level registration deadlines set

2013 March 06 | 6273 Views
THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council has set the deadline for the registration of June and November Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations. In a statement, Zimsec director Mr Esau ...

by Staff Report

School in HIV scandal

2013 March 04 | 6022 Views
The government has launched investigations into reports that 100 pupils at Mavhudzi High School in Nyazura, Manicaland Province, were allegedly subjected to HIV tests without the consent of their par...

by Staff reporter

85 % of trained teachers are shunning the profession after graduating

2013 March 03 | 3430 Views
At least 85 percent of trained teachers are shunning the profession after graduating, citing poor pay and working conditions, a Cabinet minister has said.In an interview last week, Education, ...

by Staff Reporter

Whizz-kid (15) scores distinctions at the University of Zimbabwe

2013 March 02 | 3826 Views
University of Zimbabwe whizz-kid Maud Chifamba, who became the youngest student at 14 the college last year, continues to dazzle.The 15-year-old prodigy became the youngest student at universi...

by Staff reporter

'Teachers should not be used as polling agents' says Coltart

2013 February 28 | 3462 Views
THE Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, David Coltart, yesterday said teachers should not participate as polling officers in the constitution referendum scheduled for 16 March as that will...

by Staff Reporter

Headmistress jailed embezzling school funds

2013 February 27 | 3057 Views
FIRED Ruvimbo Government Primary school headmistress Flora Magidha (58) has been jailed for an effective 10 months for allegedly embezzling school funds.Magidha and co accused Elton Mudiwa (22...

by Staff reporter

Coltart says Zimbabwe literacy levels exaggerated

2013 February 27 | 3837 Views
Zimbabwe's "exaggerated" literacy rate by the United Nations Development Programme, has caused complacency leading to lower pass rates and standards in schools.Education, Sport, Arts and Cult...

by Staff reporter

Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Scholarships

2013 February 26 | 3395 Views
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Scholarships: Institute for International and Comparative Law in AfricaDeadline: 7 March 2013The Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa aims ...

by Staff reporter

Mugabe scholarship students stranded in SA

2013 February 26 | 5647 Views
President Mugabe's scholarship programme at Rhodes University in South Africa appears to have collapsed, exposing close to 100 students who may have to abandon their studies because of non-payment of ...

by Staff reporter

Morgan Tsvangirai awarded second honorary doctorate degree from South Korea

2013 February 25 | 4015 Views
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has been awarded an honorary doctorate in public administration by the Sun Moon University in South Korea, his second one in three years after Tsvangirai was conferr...

by Staff reporter

Temporary teachers to be phased out

2013 February 24 | 3595 Views
The Government intends to phase out the services of unqualified school teachers within the next five years following strong indications that their continued deployment is compromising education standa...

by Staff reporter

'We need to do something to restore professionalism in the education sector ' says Coltart

2013 February 23 | 2699 Views
THE Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart said the public examinations pass rate can only improve if more resources are channelled to the education sector.In an intervi...

by Staff Reporter

David Coltart promises transformation

2013 February 22 | 3254 Views
Education minister David Coltart on Tuesday said Zimbabwe was paying a high price for failure to cater for students not academically gifted, but are good at practical subjects. Coltart told a ...

by Staff reporter

Canon Collins Scholarships now open

2013 February 21 | 3956 Views
Canon Collins is now inviting applications for its UK Masters Study scholarship programme. Please click on the links below for full details, including eligibility criteria and application forms. ...

by Ndou Paul

'Bring back ZJC,' says Zanu-PF

2013 February 14 | 3664 Views
ZANU-PF Rushinga senator Damian Mumvuri on Tuesday urged the government to consider re-introducing the Zimbabwe Junior Certificate (ZJC) to ensure that only students with good results were allowed to ...

by Staff reporter

Acting headmasters manning 80% of Zimbabwe schools

2013 February 14 | 3158 Views
Close to 80% of school headmasters countrywide are in an acting capacity because the educators aspiring to fill the posts do not have the requisite qualifications, Education, Sport, Arts and Culture M...

by Staff reporter

School treasurer loses $16 000 in SA

2013 February 14 | 3185 Views
PARENTS and guardians of pupils attending Masuku Primary School in Bulawayo's Tshabalala suburb are baying for the School Development Committee (SDC) treasurer's blood after he allegedly lost $16 000 ...

by Staff reporter

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