Govt. Reaffirms Teacher Capacitation Ahead Of Third Term Reopening

As schools across the country prepare to reopen for the 2025 Third Term on 9 September, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Torerai Moyo has pledged to place teacher capacitation at the heart of the education agenda.

Speaking to The Herald, Moyo said the Ministry is rolling out a programme of school visits, interactive webinars, and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to strengthen public support for teachers and ensure the smooth delivery of the curriculum. He said:

“Intensive training workshops, mentorship programmes and subject-specific panels are being conducted for professional development.

“Updated syllabuses and digital resources will be distributed to all schools by the end of 2025; so, by now, every teacher is in sync with the heritage-based curriculum.

“There have also been school visits by ministry officials to provide support and ensure compliance, as well as webinars and information-sharing platforms to foster public support for teachers.”

Moyo added that the ministry is working with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to determine whether additional teachers are needed in specific areas.

He said districts experiencing shortages have been authorised to recruit locally to close staffing gaps. He said:

“Hard-hit districts can recruit locally to fill vacancies arising owing to attrition. Examples include Gokwe North and South, Binga, Bulilima, Mt Darwin, Mwenezi, Nkayi and Hurungwe.

“Efforts are also underway to improve infrastructure and provide resources in remote areas.”

On school fees, Moyo said the ministry has introduced strict controls to curb overcharging.

He stressed that all fee structures must receive approval from the Permanent Secretary, following consultations and agreement with parents. Said Moyo:

“Our enforcement measures include district-level monitoring units to address complaints; penalties include having the school head charged for misconduct, among others; schools must display approved fee breakdowns publicly for parents and guardians, and also display the ZiG account number at the administration block.”

More: The Herald

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