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At least 30 schools in Manicaland Province recorded a zero per cent pass rate in the 2023 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) O-Level examinations.
Manicaland Provincial Education Director, Edward Shumba, told <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/30-schools-record-zero-percent-passrate/">The Manica Post</a> that although the provincial pass rate will be released in a fortnight when all the schools would have concluded their analyses, several schools in rural areas recorded no passes.
Shumba said in Makoni, about 13 schools — Chigora, Chitungwiza, Chiwome, Gowàkowa, Gwangwadza, Gwidza, Kadzunge, Mahere, Nyadzonya, Nyamazira, Nyamuronda, Tafadzwa and Tsindi Secondary School had zero per cent pass rate.
In Mutasa District, Ngarure, Marara and Mt Jenya Secondary recorded no passes.
Five schools in Mutare District — Gwese, Zvavanhu, Gonon’ono, Bemhiwa and Mt Tsatse Secondary Schools had no single candidate who passed at O-Level.
In Buhera, three schools, Changamire Secondary, a satellite of Betera High; Chimbudzi Secondary, a satellite of Chiurwi High and Ndongwe, a satellite of Madzivire High recorded a zero per cent pass rate.
Chimanimani District had two schools — Gudyanga and Mukombiwani with zero per cent.
In Chipinge District, two schools — Muumbe and Mahenye Secondary Schools had no passes.
He said the bottom five performing schools in Nyanga District include Samatinha and Bende Secondary Schools which had zero percent pass rate.
The other schools were Munga River Adventist Secondary (4.8 per cent), Fombe Secondary (6.3 per cent) and Ruwangwe Secondary (6.38 per cent).
Speaking to The Manica Post, Zimbabwe Rural Teachers Union chairman, Martin Chaburumunda said several factors contribute to learners struggling in the school system.
He identified inadequate resources and funding for schools, large class sizes, lack of individualised attention for learners, outdated teaching methods, limited access to support services for learners with special needs, and socio-economic disparities as among the factors negatively impacting learners’ performances.
Chaburumunda added that issues such as bullying, mental health challenges, and lack of engagement with the curriculum can also affect learners’ performances.
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30 Schools Record Zero Percent Pass Rate At O-Level In Manicaland

The Continuous Assessment of Learning Activities (CALA) regime is set to be brought before Cabinet soon where a decision on whether to review the programme or drop it completely will be made.
This was said by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, in the National Assembly during its Question and Answer time on Wednesday.
He was responding to a question by Midlands Proportional Representative Vairet Nhari (ZANU PF) on what the Government was doing to address the high costs incurred by parents and guardians for their children to complete CALA. Said Nhari:
<blockquote>
The money being spent by parents to fulfil the CALA requirements is much more than the school fees being paid.
Parents are not happy with the way teachers are conducting CALA. What can be done to alleviate the situation?
</blockquote>
In response, Moyo admitted that CALA was indeed putting a heavy financial burden on parents, adding Cabinet will deliberate on the matter. He said:
<blockquote>
Parents have indeed been spending a lot of money on CALA. It was even higher than tuition fees, especially in rural areas.
So, the plan is to review the CALA issues as we review the competence-based curriculum that started working in 2015 up to 2022.
This issue will be taken to Cabinet, chaired by His Excellency President Mnangagwa next week.
The meeting will determine whether the CALA will be taken out or we review it.
At the moment I would not be able to respond whether CALA will be removed or it will remain. I can only know that after Cabinet deliberations.
</blockquote>
Most parents and guardians never fully embraced CALA, saying it was an unnecessary financial burden.
Educators have also pointed out that CALA made learning difficult for pupils especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds who were failing to complete the required activities.
Reports suggest that parents and guardians, and corrupt teachers, were the ones doing the CALA assignments instead of the learners themselves.
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Cabinet To Have Final Word On CALA Debate - Minister

China’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, has pledged his country’s continued support to the country’s education sector.
Speaking at the China-Zimbabwe Friendship High School, during the Chinese New Year celebrations in Hatcliffe, Harare this week, Zhou said China and Zimbabwe’s relations date back to to the pre-colonial era. He said (<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200022554/china-pledges-to-support-zims-education">via NewsDay</a>):
<blockquote>
The relations between China and Zimbabwe can be traced back to ancient times. Porcelain and other precious artefacts unearthed from the Great Zimbabwe evidenced that, there were friendly exchanges between the two countries hundreds of years ago.
China firmly supports Zimbabwe’s educational sector. The Chinese government has so far donated to several schools and universities in the country including Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe-China Friendship School in Bindura, Lupane Primary School, Warren Park D Primary School and China-Zimbabwe Friendship High School.
Education is vital to personal growth and social development. Under President Mnangagwa’s mantra of leaving no one and no place behind, the country has made huge progress in developing its educational sector.
</blockquote>
China has played a significant role in the development of public infrastructure in Zimbabwe in recent years.
The Asian economic giant played a part in the construction of the National Sports Stadium, Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Hwange Thermal Power Station Units 7 and 8, Parliament of Zimbabwe in Mt Hampden, and the National Pharmaceutical Warehouse.
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China Pledges Continued Support For Zimbabwe's Education Sector

The Government plans to set up information technology servers in rural schools to enable them to access textbooks virtually amid concerns that the shortage of reading material, is a contributory factor to a low pass rate.
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) last week released Ordinary Level results showing that only 29 per cent of candidates who sat for the November 2023 examinations acquired five Ordinary Level passes with a Grade C or better.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/new-textbook-strategy-for-rural-schools/">The Herald</a>, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo said the Government is concerned with the low pass rate, especially in rural schools. He said:
<blockquote>
Learners have no access to the internet and that has contributed to the low pass rate. We are, however, aiming to improve that.
We have contacted some development partners who are coming on board to ensure that we are going to provide online learning in the rural areas including those remote areas without internet connectivity.
We will provide a server so that every child within a radius of 200 metres has access to notes and e-books from the server.
</blockquote>
Moyo said the 29 per cent recorded last year is not good enough, adding the Ministry expect 50 per cent of the candidates to pass.
He also said the Government in partnership with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is set to avail US$1.2 million to support the registration of 250 schools that are almost complete in construction. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
We are going to disburse US$5 000 this term to those schools that are at least 80 percent complete.
If a satellite school is close to registration, we are going to give it financial support from GPE.
We are targeting 250 schools by the end of the first term to have received, and if we manage to register 250 schools we are going to unlock more funds.
It means the following year we will have 500 schools that are going to benefit.
</blockquote>
Moyo called upon individuals to construct schools and privatise them, saying the country has a deficit of 2 800 learning institutions.
He warned teachers against teaching extra school lessons for money, saying those caught doing so will face disciplinary action.
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Govt Plans To Roll Out E-books For Rural Schools

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Torerayi Moyo has backtracked on his remarks that school heads and teachers’ qualifications will be reviewed so that a PhD will be the minimum qualification for school heads and diploma holders will be deemed unqualified to teach in public schools.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/phds-not-required-for-school-heads/">The Herald</a> on Wednesday, 31 January, Moyo said his message was misinterpreted, adding that there were no new requirements on qualifications for school heads. He said:
<blockquote>
I never said that for you to be a headmaster, you need to have a PhD. People misinterpreted the message that I gave to the headmasters.
We were in Bulawayo last week, and my message to teachers and headmasters was that they needed to upgrade their qualifications.
I told them that there was a time when holders of ZJC and O’ Levels were teaching without teaching qualifications, and I motivated teachers and headmasters that they needed to upgrade their qualifications.
If they have diplomas, they can have a first degree; if they have a Master’s, they can have a PhD. That was the message.
</blockquote>
Addressing heads of primary and secondary schools, district school inspectors and education officials at St Columbas High School in Bulawayo on Thursday last, Moyo said (<a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/qualifications-review-for-teachers-school-heads-2/">via The Sunday News</a>):
<blockquote>
I want to encourage you to continuously upgrade yourselves, I started with a Diploma in Education but I had to continue aiming for the self-actualisation stage. I see youthful faces among you who were lucky to be promoted and are headmasters.
There will come a time when we will come up with a circular to say for you to become a headmaster of a high school you must have a PhD, and for you to become a teacher, teaching in our primary schools you must have a degree.
</blockquote>
He also reminded school heads that there was a time when teachers of Grade One were holders of the Zimbabwe Junior Certificate and were later removed.
Ordinary Level certificate holders were allowed to teach early grades but they were later removed as well.
The Minister’s remarks stirred controversy on social media platforms, with some teachers worried they may soon find themselves unqualified to teach in public schools.
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PhDs Not Required For Headmasters | Minister Backtracks On School Heads Qualification Remarks

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Torerayi Moyo said that every parent and guardian has the responsibility to pay school fees and levies for their children, and this must be done on time, reported <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/qualifications-review-for-teachers-school-heads-2/">The Sunday News</a>.
This comes after school heads complained that some parents were unwilling to pay fees for their children, yet the law prohibits school administrators from sending learners away for fee arrears.
Addressing heads of primary and secondary schools, district schools inspectors and education officials at St Columba’s High School in Bulawayo last week, Minister Moyo said:
<blockquote>
As the Government, we have said it is the responsibility of every parent and guardian to pay school fees and levies for their children and we are demanding that these be paid on time.
A delay in the payment of school fees and levies means that operations at our schools will come to a halt, a standstill.
Those children from underprivileged families have safety nets at their disposal. (But) it is illegal to turn away learners for non-payment of fees and levies.
Schools should find ways of collecting that money. We have heard here that the fee collection rate at St Columba’s is 89 per cent, this is commendable.
</blockquote>
Moyo said school heads and School Development Committees were to blame if parents and guardians did not pay school fees. He said:
<blockquote>
If you are a headmaster of a school, whether it is in an urban area, high-density area, or rural area, if parents are not paying school fees then there is a problem, emanating from a headmaster or School Development Committee chairman.
Ensure that you hold regular meetings with parents, tell them the importance of paying school fees and show them projects that you want to do, they will be part and parcel of what you want to do.
As the Government, we are not saying they must not pay, but we are saying they must pay on time.
I visited Chireya High School where the collection rate of school fees was 75 percent when schools opened.
They were showcasing projects that they were doing, a laboratory is under construction and everyone wants to be associated with good work happening at a school.
</blockquote>
The Minister also warned school heads that those who continue to defy Government orders on school fees will be dealt with. He said:
<blockquote>
I am here to remind those defiant authorities that we are going to apply the law, we cannot tolerate a situation where people continue to defy our instructions.
We are compiling a list of defiant school heads. We have instruments that we can use to punish those schools.
We can even transfer those headmasters who are resisting instructions. I am not threatening you but that is a fact.
We cannot continue to tolerate school heads who do what they want.
</blockquote>
In 2020, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-51803825">the Government amended the education law</a> to make it an offence to expel children for non-payment of school fees or for becoming pregnant.
In 2019, at least 60% of the children in primary school were sent home for failing to pay fees, according to the state’s Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVac).
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It's Parents' Responsibility To Pay School Fees For Their Children, Says Minister As Govt Reneges On "Free Education" Pledge

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Torerayi Moyo has suggested that the Continuous Assessment of Learning Activities (CALA) may be scrapped entirely and be replaced with another student assessment regime.
Minister Moyo said CALA was implemented haphazardly without teachers undergoing training on how to implement it.
He revealed that the other option under consideration is to reduce the number of CALAs from 27 to 2 or 1.
Minister Moyo made the comments while addressing heads of primary and secondary schools, district school inspectors (DSIs) and education officials at St Columbus High School in Bulawayo on Thursday. He said:
<blockquote>
People made submissions on their expectations on CALA, but were the teachers trained on how they can carry out CALA assignments? We had to review the curriculum in its entirety.
We may reduce the number of CALAs probably from 27 to two or one, but before we do that we want you the school heads to be trained on how CALA is conducted, then you train your teachers so that people appreciate CALA or we may decide to remove CALA and replace it with something else.
</blockquote>
CALA was introduced in 2021. Under the regime, ZIMSEC candidates’ physical and behavioural skills are assessed continuously (coursework) to contribute 30 per cent to their final marks.
Summative or knowledge skills assessed during examinations contribute 70 per cent to the candidate’s final grade.
CALA’s introduction faced resistance, not only from parents who complained it was costly but also from school heads who objected to the number of projects per learner saying they would overwhelm learners and teachers.
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CALA May Be Scrapped And Replaced With Something Different - Education Minister

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has said school heads and teachers’ qualifications will be reviewed so that a PhD will be the minimum qualification for school heads and diploma holders will be deemed unqualified to teach in public schools.
No specific timeframes have been set for the review but Moyo urged teachers to upgrade their qualifications to ensure that they remain relevant to the demands of the ever-advancing world and be able to deliver education of the highest quality.
Moyo said the manpower development leave is set to be resuscitated.
He said this while addressing heads of primary and secondary schools, district school inspectors and education officials at St Columbus High School in Bulawayo on Thursday. Said Moyo (<a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/qualifications-review-for-teachers-school-heads-2/">via The Sunday News</a>):
<blockquote>
I want to encourage you to continuously upgrade yourselves, I started with a Diploma in Education but I had to continue aiming for the self-actualisation stage. I see youthful faces among you who were lucky to be promoted and are headmasters.
There will come a time when we will come up with a circular to say for you to become a headmaster of a high school you must have a PhD, and for you to become a teacher, teaching in our primary schools you must have a degree.
</blockquote>
He reminded school heads that there was a time when teachers of Grade ones were holders of the Zimbabwe Junior Certificate and were later removed.
Ordinary Level certificate holders were allowed to teach early grades but they were later removed as well. The Minister added:
There will come a time when diploma holders will no longer be wanted, so why don’t you take this opportunity to take time to do your studies? The sky is the limit for each one of you to continue to aim higher.
Minister Moyo, who is the MP for Gokwe Chireya (ZANU PF) and a former chairman of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education in the 9th Parliament, shared his experience as a beneficiary of manpower development leave and how he advanced his education. He said:
<blockquote>
During the course of my profession as a teacher, I went on study leave to do an undergraduate degree.
We need to resuscitate the manpower development leave so that our teachers will also be beneficiaries of that very important programme.
For three years when I was studying for a Bachelor of Arts General in my first year and my Honours in my second year, I remember I was entitled to a salary for those three years, of course, it was reduced to half pay.
I was also a beneficiary of pay-outs. When I did my Master of Arts, it was a full-time programme, I was also entitled to my salary.
When I went to study for my PhD at Rhodes University in South Africa I was also on a full-time programme between 2015 and 2017, I was on full pay.
At that time, I was already teaching at the University of Zimbabwe as a History lecturer.
</blockquote>
Moyo also reminded school heads that standing rules and orders stipulate that when one is promoted to be a school head and assumes duty, they cannot transfer before they complete probation.
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"A PhD To Become The Minimum Qualification For Headmasters"

An inter-ministerial subcommittee has been set up by the Government to address issues relating to delays in the disbursement of Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) funds, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has revealed.
Some schools have gone for more than one year without receiving payments, a situation that hampers the smooth running of schools.
Moyo addressed school heads in Bulawayo at St Columbus High School on Thursday where he allowed the National Association of Secondary Heads (NASH), National Association of Primary Heads (NAPH) and Independent Colleges to make submissions on issues that need to be addressed.
The associations raised issues around non-payment of fees, teacher remuneration, and staffing levels.
Moyo told the school heads that the Government has taken steps to address the challenges caused by delays in the payment of BEAM funds. He said (<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/team-set-up-to-address-beam-payment-modalities/">via The Herald</a>):
<blockquote>
We also have BEAM facilities and the concerns raised by NAPH and NASH are legitimate that the trend has been that the Ministry of Finance has been delaying the disbursement of BEAM funds.
The year 2024 is the year of African education and we have made an engagement with the Minister of Finance (Prof Mthuli Ncube).
We have actually established sub-committees to look into quick disbursement of BEAM funds.
Just yesterday, the first meeting of that sub-committee was held and our Permanent Secretary (Mr Mike Mhike) was in attendance.
</blockquote>
Moyo said Deputy Finance Minister, David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, will chair the subcommittee.
Primary and Secondary Education Deputy Minister Angeline Gata and Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Deputy Minister Mercy Dinha will be members of the committee. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
In some schools you last got BEAM payment in the first term of 2023 and in some schools, BEAM payment has taken two years. It’s not right.
We are going to solve that issue and because we are in that year of our education as Africans, we are going to come up with new modalities that will result in quick disbursements of BEAM funds.
</blockquote>
The ZANU PF-led Government has a habit of promising free education in the run-up to general elections but the promises are soon forgotten after the polls and schools will have another inconvenience of receiving BEAM funds long after they have been eroded by inflation.
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Inter-ministerial Team Set Up To Address BEAM Payment Delays

Socialite Tarisai Chikocho-Munetsiwa, better known as <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Madam_Boss">Madam Boss</a>, has demanded an apology from Olive Tree Infant Academy for allegedly tarnishing her newly opened junior school, Madam Boss Kidz Corner.
This is after Olive Tree Infant Academy took legal action against Madam Boss Kids Corner administrator Jane Kasu.
Kasu resigned from Olive Tree last year but the school accused her of taking trade secrets, teaching methods and clients to Madam Boss’ school.
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According to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/just-in-madam-boss-takes-aim-at-rivals/">H-Metro</a>, Olive Tree Infant Academy sued Kasu for US$50 000 in damages at the same time raising allegations that Madam Boss claimed to have tarnished her reputation.
Kasu has entered an appearance to defend the suit which Madam Boss believes has been made to soil the reputation of her school.
In a letter through her lawyer, Admire Rubaya addressed to Olive Tree Infant Academy lawyers Mundia and Mudhara, Madam Boss, gave the school 48 hours to apologise and retract the claims by withdrawing the suit. Part of the letter reads:
<blockquote>
Our client instructs us to register its displeasure and unequivocal disappointment with the contents of your client’s alleged particulars of claim which are far from focusing on the purported claim for damages, but veer into a territory that is irrelevant, inflammatory, and frankly offensive to our clients.
These attacks, targeting their teaching methods, materials and even strategic plans, are not only unfounded but also highly disrespectful.
The particulars of claim make systematic attacks to our client’s teaching methods, material, strategic operational plans as if they reflect your own ideas and that they are not products of our clients’ original ideas.
To be clear, our client has proudly developed its own educational identity from the ground up.
They have no need to imitate or borrow from any competitor, including your client.
Suggesting otherwise is not only a gross misrepresentation but also an insult to their innovation and dedication as they are not copycats.
Our clients are pacesetters and or trendsetters who thrive on originality and superior logic.
</blockquote>
Madam Boss’ lawyers argued that the claims by Olive Tree Infant Academy emanated from a point of fear of competition. They wrote:
<blockquote>
Your client’s fear of a “new kid on the block” based solely on the employment of a former employee who resigned in September 2022 is frankly unbecoming.
Should competition be a source of fear, then perhaps your client’s own business model needs reevaluation.
With respect, your clients are not the last borns of intelligence and business acumen neither do your clients have a monopoly over business ideas, teaching methods and strategic management skills.
</blockquote>
Madam Boss also denied claims that she accessed Olive Tree Infant Academy’s parents database after employing their former worker. Reads the letter:
<blockquote>
They have never accessed your alleged parents database that belongs to your clients. As such, the claim that our client accessed your client’s alleged parents database is not only baseless but also a serious accusation requiring concrete evidence.
Our client, Tarisai Chikocho-Munetsiwa, enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a respected artist and socialite.
To suggest she would engage in such tactics is not only defamatory but also a demonstrably false characterization.
</blockquote>
Madam Boss stated that Kasu has a right to associate with anyone she wants, describing attempts to stop her as monopolistic arrogance and lack of apprehension of competition.
She also said parents have the right to choose the best educational environment for their children, suggesting that some parents may have withdrawn their children from Olive Tree Infant Academy and enrolled them at Madam Boss Kidz Corner.
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Madam Boss Demands Apology From Rival School For "Tarnishing Her Image"

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, has commended schools for complying with the regulations set by the government in response to the cholera outbreak.
<a href="https://cite.org.zw/govt-praises-schools-for-cholera-response/">CITE</a> reported Moyo as saying all the schools that he has toured since the commencement of the 2024 First Term complied with the regulations. Moyo said:
<blockquote>
When schools opened, we were already faced with the pandemic. We requested, through a circular, that all schools ensure they have water at all times at washing facilities, at the gate and outside classroom blocks.
We are glad that at all the schools we have toured thus far in various provinces, there is complete compliance.
I would also like to commend Bulawayo Province for being the best province in terms of output.
Your results have been the best: 80 per cent pass rate in 2021, 86 per cent in 2022, and a remarkable 92 per cent pass rate last year.
This is a great improvement and these are fantastic results.
</blockquote>
School authorities present pleaded with the Government to provide more funds for the construction of classroom blocks.
A representative from the National Association for Secondary Schools (NASH) said that the acute shortage of classrooms was forcing some schools to resort to double sessions.
Moyo acknowledged the challenges faced by schools and assured them that the government intends to allocate at least US$5 000 to 250 schools each towards the development of learning infrastructure.
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Education Minister Praises Schools For Cholera Response

Primary and Secondary Education Minister <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Torerayi_Moyo">Torerayi Moyo</a> has challenged schools to find innovative ways to ensure that parents pay school fees for learners instead of expelling students or withholding their public examination results.
Moyo made the remarks while addressing heads of schools in the Bulawayo Province at St Columbus High School during a tour of schools in the province.
He reiterated that contractual agreements regarding school fees are between schools and parents, not the learners themselves. Moyo said (<a href="https://cite.org.zw/minister-bans-schools-from-punishing-students-over-fees/">via CITE</a>):
<blockquote>
Chasing away learners or withholding their results is unconstitutional. It violates a learner’s right to education. Their results must not be withheld either.
Imagine if a teacher were to call a learner to the front of the class and tell them that their fees is not paid, it would affect them.
Their parents and guardians are the ones who are supposed to be called and reminded that fees have not been paid. A learner will not pay for themselves.
The government will crack down on all those school authorities who are violating the law.
We are compiling names and there shall come a time when we will come to you and you shall face the consequences.
Schools must come up with innovative ways of making sure parents pay fees on time.
</blockquote>
Over the years, school administrators have resorted to barring learners from attending lessons to force parents and guardians to pay schools.
Schools have also resorted to withholding ZIMSEC results from learners with school fee arrears, also to force parents to pay up.
On its part, the Government has been failing to pay Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) funds on time and this has negatively impacted the smooth running of schools.
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Minister Warns School Heads Against "Punishing" Learners Over Unpaid Fees

About five hundred thousand (500 000) Zimbabwean children of school-going age are staying at home, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said.
In a statement to commemorate the International Day of Education, UNICEF country representative Tajudeen Oyewale said there is a need for collaborative efforts to find solutions to the challenges that are keeping children out of class. Said Oyewale:
<blockquote>
Only six children out of 10 aged three to five are enrolled in pre-primary education. An estimated half a million children of primary and lower secondary school age are out of school.
This data reminds us to continue to work together under the leadership of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to address the challenges that keep children out of school.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe Teachers Association secretary-general Goodwill Taderera told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200022338/500k-children-out-of-school-un">NewsDay</a> that there is a shortage of schools in the country and the Government is failing to release BEAM funds on time. He said:
<blockquote>
We are facing a lot of challenges as we speak and we don’t have adequate schools while the government would like to cater for the highly marginalised, particularly through the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) fund, it has not been able to pay BEAM for quite some time throughout 2023 and up to now.
</blockquote>
Taderera also said teachers are not motivated enough to discharge their duties effectively. He said:
<blockquote>
As we speak, teachers are crying foul because they’re getting something that doesn’t cover their day-to-day living needs.
</blockquote>
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education to celebrate the role of education in peace and development.
This year’s commemorations were held under the theme “Learning for Lasting Peace”.
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500K Zimbabwean Children Out Of School - UNICEF

UNICEF Zimbabwe has emphasised the need for collaborative efforts to establish an inclusive educational system that paves the way for a brighter future. In a statement to commemmorate the International Day of Education observed on January 24, 2024, UNICEF Zimbabwe said challenges persist in pre-primary education and reaching out-of-school children. Read the statement:
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<h3>Inclusive education is not only a matter of policy but a moral imperative</h3>
<h3>Dr Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative and Nobuhle Nokutenda Sibanda, a 17-years-old learner from Beitbridge</h3>
On 24 January, the world celebrates the International Day of Education, dedicated this year to Learning for lasting peace. The day provides a momentum to review where we stand in Zimbabwe on ensuring access to quality education for every child in the country and to listen to what children say about their right to education.
We commend Zimbabwe for the high net enrollment ratio in primary school, with nine out of ten children of primary school age in school. However, only six children out of ten aged 3 to 5 are enrolled in pre-primary education, and an estimated half a million children of primary and lower secondary school age are out-of-school (MICS). These data remind us to continue to work together under the leadership of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to address the challenges that keep children out of school.
In 2024 – for the first time ever – the African Union will dedicate the year to education. This offers an opportunity for the Government of Zimbabwe to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education for all, which includes turning the high-level commitments made at the Transforming Education Summit (2022) focused on education financing, foundational learning and inclusive learning, into concrete actions.
A few weeks ago, Zimbabwe celebrated World Children’s Day in Beitbridge, where more than a thousand children highlighted the right to education for every child. In a survey conducted by UNICEF throughout Zimbabwe ahead of World Children’s Day, participating children mentioned education as their most important right. Most children said that in addition to being happy with their school, they are willing to be involved in the organisation of their school, turning their school into a Dream School!
Linked to the World Children’s Day celebration, Nobuhle Nokutenda Sibanda, a 17-years-old learner from Beitbridge, wrote the following message on education, which I am happy to share with you.
Education is the cornerstone of progress and development, and we must ensure that every child has equal access to quality education regardless of their abilities, backgrounds, and circumstances.
Inclusive education is not only a matter of policy, but a moral imperative enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child. Article 24 states that all children, including those with disabilities, have the right to education that is free from discrimination and that meets their needs. This is further emphasised in the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, which specifically addresses the right to inclusive education. Article 11 of the Charter states that all children have the right to education, and it is the role of the Government to provide adequate resources and support to inclusive education.
When we talk about inclusive education, we refer to a system that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all children, and provides them with equal opportunities to learn and grow. Inclusive education recognises that every child has unique strengths, challenges and potential, and it strives to create an environment where all children can thrive.
One of the fundamental principles of inclusive education is non-discrimination. Every child has the right to education regardless of physical or intellectual abilities. It is our responsibility to remove barriers that hinder access to schools, such as inaccessible infrastructure, lack of specialised resources and negative attitudes towards disability. Doing so can create an inclusive society where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach its full potential.
In Zimbabwe, we have made significant strides in advancing children’s rights to education. The Government has implemented various policies to promote inclusive education across the country, such as the Education Amendment Act, the Children’s Act, and the Disability Act.
In conclusion, inclusive education is not a luxury but a fundamental human right. Our collective responsibility is to ensure that every child of Zimbabwe, regardless of its ability or background, has equal access to education. By embracing inclusive education, we can build a society that celebrates diversity, fosters empathy, and empowers every child to realise its dreams. By remembering that disability does not mean inability, let us join hands and work together to create an inclusive educational system that will shape a brighter future for our children and our nation.
UNICEF Zimbabwe wishes you a Happy International Day of Education!
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UNICEF Zimbabwe Calls For Collaborative Efforts To Establish Inclusive Educational System

We have come across a heartfelt plea from a determined Form Four learner (name withheld to protect her identity), who is seeking support to continue her education at Mkhalipe Secondary School in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. The learner’s circumstances have made it challenging for her to pursue her studies, as she lacks the necessary funds for school fees, uniforms, and registration fees.
Her situation is particularly difficult due to her grandmother’s illness, which has forced her to seek treatment in South Africa, leaving her without a caretaker. As a result, she is unable to stay at her current location and has identified Mkhalipe Secondary School as a potential opportunity for her education. She will be staying with her relatives who are, unfortunately, unable to assist her in attending school.
 She requires R940 to settle all her fees, which are broken down as follows:
<ol>
<li>Tuition Fee: R540 / US$30</li>
<li>Special Levy: R200 or equivalent</li>
<li>Typek Bond Paper (1 Rim) and R150 or equivalent</li>
<li>Registration Fee: R50</li>
</ol>
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In addition to her regular school fees, the learner also needs money for exam registration. Last year, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) set the fees for Ordinary Level exams at US$24 for candidates in public, local authority, and mission schools. Students in public schools had to pay 45 per cent of the exam fees per subject, while the government covered the remaining 55 per cent.
The location of Mkhalipe Secondary School
The school is located in Gwanda South, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe. The school is officially registered by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE). It is approximately 10 kilometres away from Manama High School, which is a boarding school and an even better option for the learner if adequate funds were available. However, her immediate need is to secure the means to enrol at Mkhalipe Secondary School.
Schools reopened on the 9th of January 2024 but she is yet to go to school as she is yet to secure the required fees.
We are reaching out to kind-hearted individuals, organisations, and philanthropists who are willing to extend a helping hand to the learner. By providing financial assistance for school fees, registration fees, and uniforms, you can make a significant impact on her education and prospects.
If you are interested in helping the learner pursue her education, please reach out to the provided contact number: 0716118842. 
Together, we can transform the learner’s educational journey and provide her with the opportunities she deserves. Let us join hands and ensure that no dreams go unfulfilled due to financial constraints.
Your support can make a lasting impact on the life of a determined young learner, inspiring hope and paving the way for a brighter future.
Below are Mkhalipe Secondary School’s bank account details:
Account Name: Mkhaliphe Secondary School
Name of Bank: AFC COMMERCIAL BANK(AGRIBANK)
RTGS Account number: 100006940409
Rand Account number: 100006424807
USD Account number: 100012904279
Those able and willing to assist are encouraged to send proof of payment to the following numbers: the school head, Mr Ezweni Ndhlovu (+263773881614), the learner’s guardian (+263716118842), or contact Pindula News (+263734663246 – WhatsApp).
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Appealing For Assistance: Helping A Form Four Learner Pursue Education

Professor Eddie Mwenje, the chairperson of the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), has stated that ZIMSEC examinations are still recognised internationally. He mentioned that countries like South Africa, Namibia, and Swaziland have shown interest in adopting these examinations. This news comes as some parents have been paying a lot of money to register their children for Cambridge examinations.
During an interview, Prof Mwenje stated that having Cambridge examinations in Zimbabwe demonstrates the country’s democratic nature and allows candidates to choose the exams they want to take. He emphasised that ZIMSEC is widely recognised within the region and regarded as an examination board of high esteem. He told <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zimsec-boss-speaks-on-cambridge-examinations/">The Herald</a>:
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ZIMSEC is internationally recognised that means in the region we are also very much appreciated as an examination board.
Cambridge is trying to extend its wings, its business as well for them and what is happening is now we have got schools, sometimes they have Cambridge and they may have ZIMSEC, I think that we are a national body and our aspects are to serve the Zimbabwean people.
We have had requests by regional countries wanting to write ZIMSEC, so that we offer examinations there. We have had requests even from people in the diaspora who are saying can you not offer these examinations externally? 
This shows the level of playing field that happens in a democratic society, some people come in, like Oxford can set up their centre here just like what they are doing in other countries and Cambridge University can set up its centre here.
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Prof Mwenje reassured that the number of candidates taking ZIMSEC examinations has not declined due to the presence of Cambridge examinations. The statistics show that the number of candidates has remained steady over the years, with around 250,000 to 264,000 students taking the exams. In 2023, the number exceeded 270,000. He highlighted the credibility of ZIMSEC examinations, stating that the results are appreciated worldwide. Mwenje added:
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Our students leave here and they go to Harvard University, Oxford and other universities overseas which shows that Zimsec is internationally recognised.
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The credibility of ZIMSEC examinations has been affected by the leakage of exam papers and other factors. People have expressed doubt about the exams because some students have consistently achieved high grades. They question whether the exams are leaked or if they truly test the important topics they should cover. However, defenders of the education system argue that the high grades might be due to the easy access to information nowadays, especially through online platforms. In the past, information was only in hard copies and some remotely located schools did not have enough resources to support all learners.
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South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, etc Interested In Adopting Our Examinations - ZIMSEC  Chair

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has said results queries are only accepted within 42 days after the publishing of results.
ZIMSEC released the November 2023 Ordinary Level examination results on Monday, 22 January.
In a statement, ZIMSEC requests for a re-mark, queries about missing marks and about result slips indicating the candidate did not write the exam should be submitted within six weeks. ZIMSEC said:
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** Re-Marks: Request for remark should be submitted through and supported by the School Head where the candidate wrote examinations. The cost is US20 or the equivalent per subject. Request for remark should be made within 42 days of publication of results. 
** M symbol denotes Missing mark. This is usually due to the absence of CALA marks which should be submitted by the school to ZIMSEC. If a candidate has this symbol they should go to the school and ask for a submission of results query to ZIMSEC and submit the appropriate CALA marks. This should be done within the 42-day window period
** X symbol denotes absent- This can either be missing CALA mark or absence to one of the exams (component) which complete the Subject. A results query should be submitted by the school to ZIMSEC where the issue will be rectified after the school has submitted the missing information.
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The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) released the November 2023 Ordinary Level results on Monday.
The results for all candidates are available online through the ZIMSEC portal accessed through their website: <a href="https://www.zimsec.co.zw/">www.zimsec.co.zw</a>.
They will be accessible on the ZIMSEC portal for only five days from 3 PM on Monday, 22 January.
Heads of examination centres were advised to collect the results for their respective schools or centres from ZIMSEC’s regional offices beginning yesterday.
ZIMSEC board chairperson Eddie Mwenje said that the percentage pass rate for female candidates was at 30.1 while that of males was at 29.06.
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ZIMSEC Gives Candidates 42 Days To Submit Results Queries

A Form One learner at Atlantic Academy in Harare, Shalom Zingwe, is set to proceed to Form Five after passing the Cambridge Ordinary Level 2023 examinations aged only 14.
Shalom scored three A grades in Computer Science, Accounting and Economics with Bs in Mathematics, Geography and Business Studies.
Atlantic Academy director, Patience Mufokozana said after consultation with her parents, Shalom would be proceeding to Lower Sixth from Form One. She told <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/form-one-girl-14-passes-o-level-exams/">The Herald</a>:
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We agreed that she should proceed to Lower Sixth Form because she passed very well.
Normally, learners take these exams aged 16 or 17 and it’s quite remarkable that she achieved this at only 14.
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Another learner from the school, Kudzaishe Mhaka, took the exams aged only 15 and scored seven A grades in Chemistry, Physics, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.
Overall, the school recorded a 95 per cent pass rate.
Meanwhile, Champion College, also in Harare, recorded a 100 per cent pass rate.
The school awarded scholarships to two fraternal twins, Patience (female) and Prosper (male) Muza who excelled in the 2023 Cambridge O Level examinations by scoring distinctions in all their science subjects.
Prosper recorded seven A grades in Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Accounting, and Geography while Patience scored A grades in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Geography.
Some Zimbabwean learners, especially those enrolled at private colleges, prefer to sit for Cambridge examinations rather than those administered by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) because the former qualifications are accepted and valued by many leading universities and employers around the world.
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Form One Learner (14) Excels In Cambridge O' Level Exams, To Proceed To Form Five

The Government has warned schools that withholding results from candidates with school fees arrears will not go unpunished.
Some schools withhold ZIMSEC results from candidates with school fees arrears to force parents and guardians to pay up because in most cases, once candidates get the results, the parents will simply not clear the arrears.
However, the Permanent Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Moses Mhike reminded schools that it is illegal to withhold results. He said (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zimsec-o-level-govt-warns-schools-withholding-results/">The Herald</a>):
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The policy from the ministry is very clear and we have always been saying that when it comes to examinations, the contract is between ZIMSEC and the candidate and there is no way the school comes in, in terms of withholding the results.
As a ministry, we will not tire and we will continue to outline the policy. I am also happy to say that we have been getting a lot of feedback from people who have been telling us names of the schools and we have gone in there to carry out our investigations and we have taken appropriate action.
Even during the tours that we have been doing with the minister, we emphasised that action will be taken against non-compliant schools. We will not fold our hands and we will not tire.
I would urge you to continue to supply us with the information and we will take appropriate action guided by our Statutory Instrument as guided by the Public Service Commission.
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The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) released the November 2023 Ordinary Level results on Monday.
The results for all candidates are available online through the ZIMSEC portal accessed through their website: <a href="https://www.zimsec.co.zw/">www.zimsec.co.zw</a>.
They will be accessible on the ZIMSEC portal for only five days from 3 PM on Monday, 22 January.
Heads of examination centres were advised to collect the results for their respective schools or centres from ZIMSEC’s regional offices beginning yesterday.
ZIMSEC board chairperson Eddie Mwenje said that the percentage pass rate for female candidates was at 30.1 while that of males was at 29.06.
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Govt Warns Schools Withholding ZIMSEC O' Level Results

Schools and parents have implored the Government to expedite the release of Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) funds saying the delays in payments were disrupting the smooth running of schools.
The call comes amid revelations that some schools last got payments in 2022.
Arthur Maphosa, who is president of the National Association of School Heads (NASH), told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/government-urged-to-expedite-release-of-beam-funds-to-schools/">Chronicle</a> that the major challenge is that it is not the parent Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education that is responsible for the payment of the BEAM funds. Said Maphosa:
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BEAM seeks to ensure that no child is left behind in education, it ensures that every child has access to education despite background. However, over the years, perhaps because of our economic challenges as a nation, those responsible for making payments have been very slow and this creates a big challenge, making it very difficult for schools to be run effectively, hence results are also affected.
As NASH we are hamstrung because schools are failing to equip classrooms with necessary learning resources, failing to participate in sporting activities and in the process denying the children an opportunity to showcase their skills, some of which may be their source of income.
We hope that our new minister will dialogue with his colleague for a solution to this payment delay.
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Speaking during a parents’ meeting on Monday, 22 January, Lukhanyiso Primary School headmaster, Aaron Mhango, claimed that his school last received BEAM funds in May 2022.
Zimbabwe Schools Development Association Committee (ZSDAC) general secretary, Everisto Jongwe, said when the payments are finally made, the Government doesn’t even consider the impact of inflationary forces. He said:
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The situation is even made worse by the fact that when this money is paid, it does not take into account the length of the arrears vis-a-vis inflationary forces.
If for instance, a school has 500 learners under BEAM owing say $500 000, the Government will pay that same amount regardless of when, be it one year or two years later.
From an accounting point of view, the Government must pay the amount owed but from an economic position, it is not working hence it has always been our plea for those parents whose children are not under BEAM to pay their school fees on time so that schools can at least have something to run with.
We are urging the Government to release the funds on time.
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BEAM is a national school assistance programme launched by the Government in 2001 to assist orphans and vulnerable children.
The financing of the programme mainly comes from the Government through the Treasury and also from the donor community.
Over 1.5 million learners were beneficiaries of the BEAM programme as of December 2023.
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Schools, Parents Urge Govt To Expedite Release Of BEAM Funds

Full statement by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council board chairman Eddie Mwenje on the release of the 2023 November Ordinary level results:
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22 January 2024
RELEASE OF 2023 NOVEMBER ORDINARY-LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS
Introduction
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council Board and Management would like to advise the nation of the release of the 2023 November Ordinary Level examination results.
The 2023 November ordinary Level examination results will be available online today, 22 January 2024 from 1500hrs.
Candidates’ results will be accessible to all candidates and authorised personnel online through the ZIMSEC portal accessed through the ZIMSEC Website www.zimsec.co.zw.
Candidates are advised to click on their respective region where they will be redirected to the portal on which they can access their results. Please take note that this portal will be open for 5 days only.
Heads of Examination Centres will be able to collect the results for their respective schools/centres from our Regional Offices from today, Monday, 22 January 2024.
Entry and Pass rates
A total of 270 129 candidates sat for the November 2023 examinations as compared to 278 760 candidates who sat for the same examinations in 2022.
The candidature decreased by 8 631, translating to a percentage decrease of 3.1.
In 2023, a total of 185 021 wrote 5 or more subjects and 54 420 passed 5 or more subjects with a grade C or better giving an overall percentage pass rate of 29.41.
The November 2023 results show that the percentage pass rate for female candidates was at 30.1 while that of males was at 29.06.
These percentage pass rates increased by 5.03 and 3.9 respectively in favour of the girl child. The statistics show that the 2023 the overall pass rate increased by 4.35% from that of 2022.
The performance of candidates was analysed in the following categories:
<ul>
<li>School candidates;</li>
<li>Private candidates;</li>
<li>Female candidates;</li>
<li>Male candidates; and</li>
<li>Special Needs candidates.</li>
</ul>
School Candidates
School candidates who wrote five or more subjects in 2023 were 163 533 and 49 373 obtained Grade C or better in 5 or more subjects, yielding a 30.19 percentage pass rate as compared to that of 2022 where 162 813 wrote 5 or more subjects with 49 501 obtaining a Grade C or better in 5 or more subjects resulting in a percentage pass rate of 30.40. This shows that the 2023 pass rate for school candidates decreased by 0.21%.
Private candidates
Private candidates who wrote 5 or more subjects were 23 095 and 5 047 obtained Grade C or better in 5 or more subjects, which translates to a pass rate of 21.85% as compared to that of 2022 where 20 771 wrote 5 or more subjects with 3 668 obtaining a Grade C or better in 5 or more subjects resulting in a pass rate of 17.66%. This shows an increase of 4.19% in the 2023 pass rate for private candidates.
Female candidates
The total number of female candidates who sat for the 2023 Ordinary Level Examinations was 141 698 and of these 96 963 wrote 5 or more subjects with 29 094 passing 5 or more subjects, thus translating to a percentage pass rate of 30.01. The total number of female candidates who sat for the 2022 Ordinary Level Examinations was 146 106 and, of these, 97 565 wrote 5 or more subjects with 24 371 passing 5 or more subjects, thus translating to a percentage pass rate of 24.98. This shows an increase of 5.03% in the 2023 pass rate for female candidates.
Male candidates
The total number of male candidates who sat for 2023 Ordinary level Examinations was 128 431 and of these, 88 088 wrote 5 or more subjects and 25 596 passed 5 or more subjects translating to a percentage pass rate of 29.06. The total number of male candidates who sat for the 2022 Ordinary level examinations was 132 653 and of these, 86 018 wrote 5 or more subjects and 21 645 passed 5 or more subjects translating to a percentage pass rate of 25.16. The pass rate for male candidates in 2023 increased by 3.9%.
Special Needs candidates
A total of 253 special needs candidates sat for a range of subjects from 1 to 13 in 2023. Of these 159 wrote 5 or more subjects and 41 passed 5 or more subjects yielding an overall percentage pass rate of 25.79. A total of 265 special needs candidates sat for a range of subjects from 1 to 12 in 2022. Of these 151 wrote 5 or more subjects and 27 passed 5 or more subjects yielding an overall pass rate of 17.88%. The 2023 pass rate for special needs candidates increased by 7.91%.
Conclusion
We would like to acknowledge and appreciate the:
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education from District level to its Head Office;
<ul>
<li>The ZIMSEC Board and staff;</li>
<li>State Security agencies;</li>
<li>Teachers;</li>
<li>Markers; and</li>
<li>All our valued stakeholders who collaborated with ZIMSEC.</li>
</ul>
The combined effort led us to where we are today. We are releasing the 2023 Ordinary Level Examination results.
Allow me, on behalf of the ZIMSEC Board, to express my profound gratitude to all our stakeholders and clients.
Finally, the ZIMSEC Board and Management take this opportunity to wish all the candidates, the best in their future studies and endeavours.
</blockquote>
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ZIMSEC 2023 O' Level Results Out | Full Statement By ZIMSEC Board Chairman

The Government has invited aspiring undergraduate and post-graduate students who want to pursue their studies under the Presidential Scholarships Programme at foreign universities to apply within their provinces for selection before the end of this month.
Aspiring undergraduate students should have obtained 10 points at Advanced Level for the disciplines they want to undertake while those intending to enrol for post-graduate programmes should have Upper Second Class Degree classification in their programmes.
Programmes in the Faculties of Engineering, Health Science, Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Management Sciences, Sports and Social and Human Sciences are on offer.
In a statement, Chief Director of Presidential and National Scholarships Wadzanai Kachere said:
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The Presidential and National Scholarships Department in the Office of the President invites applicants to register with the Department for Scholarship Nomination for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The registration process targets able but disadvantaged and academically gifted qualifying students mainly from rural areas of the country’s 10 provinces, intending to pursue undergraduate and post-graduate studies at foreign universities in the following disciplines: Engineering, Health Services, Science and Technology, Agriculture Sciences, Management Science, Sports and Social and Human Sciences.
</blockquote>
Undergraduate aspirants should have a minimum of 10 points at A Level in subjects that are relevant to the chosen degree programme and must be 25 years of age and below by 31 January 2025. Said Kachere:
Undergraduates for science and technology disciplines should have either A or B in relevant A Level subjects.
For Masters and PhDs, applicants must have at least an Upper Second Degree classification in the relevant field of study.
Masters applicants should be below 35 years of age, and PhD applicants should be below 40 years of age by 31 January 2025.
She said applicants should have a valid passport or have proof of application, write an application letter as well as write a motivational letter.
Kachere also said applicants should also reference two letters from different persons or institutions and certified copies of A Level and O Level results slips or certificates.
She said post-graduate applicants should submit certified copies of transcripts from their universities.
All applicants are also required to produce certified copies of their birth certificates and IDs.
Kachere said they should also produce a CV showing the district of origin as shown by the birth certificate and ID and three functioning phone or cellphone contacts.
She said all registration documents should be submitted by 31 January.
Applicants should submit names to the offices of the Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution within provinces of origin.
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Government Invites Applications For Presidential Scholarships

Female candidates outperformed their male counterparts in the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) November 2023 Ordinary Level examinations.
ZIMSEC board chairperson, Professor Eddie Mwenje released the results this Monday at a media briefing in Harare.
The percentage pass rate for female candidates was 30.1 while that of males was 29.06. These percentage pass rates increased by 5.03 and 3.9 respectively in favour of female candidates. ZIMSEC said:
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A total of 270 129 candidates sat for the November 2023 examinations as compared to 278 760 candidates who sat for the same examinations in 2022. The candidature decreased by 8 631, translating to a percentage decrease of 3.1.
In 2023, a total of 185 021 wrote 5 or more subjects and 54 420 passed 5 or more subjects with a grade C or better giving an overall percentage pass rate of 29.41.
The November 2023 results show that the percentage pass rate for female candidates was at 30.1 while that of males was at 29.06.
These percentage pass rates increased by 5.03 and 3.9 respectively in favour of the girl child. The statistics show that the 2023 the overall pass rate increased by 4.35% from that of 2022.
</blockquote>
It is, however, important to note that ZIMSEC said the overall pass rate for 2023 increased by 4.35% from that of 2022.
The assertion is erroneous because the 2022 O’ Level pass rate was 28.96 per cent. This means that the 2023 overall pass rate, which ZIMSEC has said was 29.41%, increased by a paltry 0.45% and not the 4.35% announced by the examinations management body.
Some education commentators say the reason why girls continue to outperform boys is that girls have terrific handwriting and it becomes far easier to evaluate an answer sheet with great presentation.
The other reason given is that girls are better disciplined than boys, generally. Since studying for public examinations requires discipline, girls are more likely to perform better than boys.
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Girls Outperform Boys In ZIMSEC 2023 O' Level Examinations

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has released the November 2023 Ordinary Level results this Monday, 22 January.
ZIMSEC board chairperson Eddie Mwenje said the results will be available on the ZIMSEC portal starting at 3 PM today.
He said a total of 270 121 candidates sat for the exams in November, a 3.1% drop from the previous year’s figures.
Mwenje also revealed that the overall pass rate for 2023 is 29.41%, up from the 28.96% recorded in 2022.
Parents and guardians can check their child’s ZIMSEC O-Level results online. You can do this through ZIMSEC’s online portal and here are the steps you need to follow:
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<li>Visit ZIMSEC’s website with the link <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>If you are not already registered click where it says “register new user”.</li>
<li>You’ll then land on a page where you can fill out the relevant details. (If you are already registered then you can enter your details)</li>
<li>Once registered return to the <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">home page</a> and enter your username and password.</li>
<li>You should be able to see the student’s ZIMSEC O-Level results online.</li>
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ZIMSEC 2023 O' Level Results Out

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced that it will release the 2023 Ordinary Level results this Monday, 21 January at midday.
In a statement posted on X, ZIMSEC said board chairman Professor Eddie Mwenje will release the results today. It said:
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ZIMSEC 2023 Ordinary level results are set to be released by the ZIMSEC Board chairperson at 1200hrs today.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC released the 2023 results for Advanced Level examinations on 12 January. ZIMSEC recorded a 94.60% national pass rate, a significant improvement from the 88% pass rate recorded in 2022.
Last year, 34 437 candidates sat for the Advanced Level examinations. Mwenje said the results would be accessible at the ZIMSEC portal for five days starting from 3 PM on the day they were released.
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ZIMSEC 2023 O' Level Results To Be Released Today, 22 January

We have come across a heartfelt plea from a determined Form Four learner (name withheld to protect her identity), who is seeking support to continue her education at Mkhalipe Secondary School in Matebeleland South, Zimbabwe. The learner’s circumstances have made it challenging for her to pursue her studies, as she lacks the necessary funds for school fees, uniforms, and registration fees.
Her situation is particularly difficult due to her grandmother’s illness, which has forced her to seek treatment in South Africa, leaving her without a caretaker. As a result, she is unable to stay at her current location and has identified Mkhalipe Secondary School as a potential opportunity for her education. She will be staying with her relatives who are, unfortunately, unable to assist her in attending school.
 She requires R940 to settle all her fees, which are broken down as follows:
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<li>Tuition Fee: R540 / US$30</li>
<li>Special Levy: R200 or equivalent</li>
<li>Typek Bond Paper (1 Rim) and R150 or equivalent</li>
<li>Registration Fee: R50</li>
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In addition to her regular school fees, the learner also needs money for exam registration. Last year, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) set the fees for Ordinary Level exams at US$24 for candidates in public, local authority, and mission schools. Students in public schools had to pay 45 percent of the exam fees per subject, while the government covered the remaining 55 percent.
The location of Mkhalipe Secondary School
The school is located in Gwanda South, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe. The school head, Mr Ezweni Ndhlovu can be contacted at +263773881614. The school is officially registered by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE). It is approximately 10 kilometres away from Manama High School, which is a boarding school and an even better option for the learner if adequate funds were available. However, her immediate need is to secure the means to enrol at Mkhalipe Secondary School.
Schools reopened on the 9th of January 2024 but she is yet to go to school as she is yet to secure the required fees.
We are reaching out to kind-hearted individuals, organisations, and philanthropists who are willing to extend a helping hand to the learner. By providing financial assistance for school fees, registration fees, and uniforms, you can make a significant impact on her education and future prospects.
If you are interested in helping the learner pursue her education, please reach out to the provided contact number: 0716118842. 
Together, we can transform the learner’s educational journey and provide her with the opportunities she deserves. Let us join hands and ensure that no dreams go unfulfilled due to financial constraints. Your support can make a lasting impact on the life of a determined young learner, inspiring hope and paving the way for a brighter future.
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Approximately 22 students from David Livingstone Primary School <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/19/22-pupils-from-david-livingstone-primary-school-kidnapped/">who were reported kidnapped</a> have been found. It turns out that the driver of the school van, Samuel Honde (60), drove along the Harare-Mutare Road until the van ran out of fuel. The van was found in Macheke, which is about 91 km from Harare. An official from the school narrated:
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Pane that Nissan Caravan yeWhite inotakura vana vekuDavid Livingstone indoDhiraivhiwa naSekuru Honde. Pavaenda kunotakura vana masikati kuma1, Sekuru vangotakura vana ndobva vasimuka pachikoro ndobva vangobuda vakananga naMutare road. Hatizivi kuti sekuru va vavhiringidzika sei kana kuti kurasika kwenjere here kana kuti chii chaitika. Saka sekuru vabva vangorova mota vakadaro kusvikira mota yapera dhiziri yava paMacheke. Saka kubva masikati ese pataona vana vasina kusvika kudzimba vanhu vanga vachingotsvaga vachiedza kufonera sekuru vachitryer kutsvaga kombi iya kuti ko yafamba sei yadii. Foni yesekuru yanga isingaiti pamwe pacho yanga ichidairwa nevana vachingoti sekutu vari kuDriver Sekuru vari kudriver. Saka pazenge papera mota iya dhiziri manje vana manje varohwa nenzara kwasviba, kuma half 6 to 7 ikoko vana vaakuchema vakangozara kombi iri paside peRoad payaperera dhiziri paMacheke apa ndopapfuura nemunhu apfuura nepo akazviona akazobvuta phone yasekuru payazofonwa. Ndiye munhu azotizivisa kuti kombi iyoyo iri kuno kuMacheke yakangopaka nevana vari kungochema, driver haana zvaari kutaura tatryer kutaura naye ari kuratidza kuti haasi kukwanisa kutaura. Saka azonozivisawo mapurisa, mapurisa ndiwo azotora mota iya akayiisa paPolice Station paMacheke. Saka ndokutozomhanya kwatazoitawo kuti tichitanga kutevera vana iko kuno kuMacheke. 
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LISTEN TO THE AUDIO BELOW:
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LOOSELY TRANSLATED: [There is a white van that David Livingstone Primary School uses to transport their students. The driver’s name is Sekuru Honde. On Thursday, January 18, 2024, around 1 pm, he picked up the kids, left the school and drove along Harare-Mutare Road. We’re not sure what happened, but he might have had a mental problem or something else. He kept driving until the van ran out of fuel. In the afternoon, when the students didn’t come home, we started searching for Sekuru Honde and the van. We couldn’t reach him on his phone, and sometimes the students answered, saying, “Sekuru is driving.” When the fuel ran out, he parked the van on the side of the road, and the hungry kids started crying. Around 6:30 – 7 pm, a person passing by found Sekuru Honde’s phone and was the one who informed us that the van was in Macheke. The passerby notified the police, who took the van to Macheke Police Station. That’s when we went to Macheke to bring back the kids.]
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The students were taken to Marondera Hospital to get a thorough check-up to see if they were physically or emotionally hurt. <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/19/update-david-livingstone-primary-kids-found/">According to a police report</a>, the driver, Samuel Honde, had been hired by parents to transport the students to and from David Livingstone Primary School in Harare since 2016. When the police asked Honde where he was going, he said he was heading to Kuwadzana Extension in Harare. He was arrested for kidnapping and taken to Macheke Police Station. The children’s families were informed, and the students were taken to Marondera Provincial Hospital for a medical examination. When the police arrived, they found 25 children in the van, consisting of 14 girls and 11 boys aged between 4 and 8. Honde, who is 60 years old and lives at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kuwadzana Extension, will soon go to court.
According to one of Mr. Honde’s church friends who spoke to Pindula News, the driver was not hired by the parents to transport the children. Instead, he is only a driver of a minibus owned by one of his church friends who has a contract with the parents. He spoke to Pindula News:
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Topinda navo vese [we go to church together] church and he [Honde] is not that cruel because he has been good to the kids even at church. The issue is that he has gone through a lot and zvasangana neOld age and it led to this. The narrative being pushed by the media is wrong because they are writing from an uninformed point of view. So someone (Honde) in Macheke who claims he is going to Kuwadzana Extension should tell them something but alas because in Zimbabwe we don’t understand dementia issues and mental health issues. Some decide to keep quiet about their conditions because of discrimination in its various forms.
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He also mentioned that the owner of the omnibus had been hired a long time ago to transport the children when he had a small truck. Later, he bought a minibus, and that’s when he hired Mr. Honde to be the driver.
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AUDIO: David Livingstone School Pupils Found In Macheke

Approximately 22 students from David Livingstone Primary School <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/19/22-pupils-from-david-livingstone-primary-school-kidnapped/">who were reported kidnapped</a> have been found. It turns out that the driver of the school van, Samuel Honde (60), drove along the Harare-Mutare Road until the van ran out of fuel. The van was found in Macheke, which is about 91 km from Harare. An official from the school narrated:
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Pane that Nissan Caravan yeWhite inotakura vana vekuDavid Livingstone indoDhiraivhiwa naSekuru Honde. Pavaenda kunotakura vana masikati kuma1, Sekuru vangotakura vana ndobva vasimuka pachikoro ndobva vangobuda vakananga naMutare road. Hatizivi kuti sekuru va vavhiringidzika sei kana kuti kurasika kwenjere here kana kuti chii chaitika. Saka sekuru vabva vangorova mota vakadaro kusvikira mota yapera dhiziri yava paMacheke. Saka kubva masikati ese pataona vana vasina kusvika kudzimba vanhu vanga vachingotsvaga vachiedza kufonera sekuru vachitryer kutsvaga kombi iya kuti ko yafamba sei yadii. Foni yesekuru yanga isingaiti pamwe pacho yanga ichidairwa nevana vachingoti sekutu vari kuDriver Sekuru vari kudriver. Saka pazenge papera mota iya dhiziri manje vana manje varohwa nenzara kwasviba, kuma half 6 to 7 ikoko vana vaakuchema vakangozara kombi iri paside peRoad payaperera dhiziri paMacheke apa ndopapfuura nemunhu apfuura nepo akazviona akazobvuta phone yasekuru payazofonwa. Ndiye munhu azotizivisa kuti kombi iyoyo iri kuno kuMacheke yakangopaka nevana vari kungochema, driver haana zvaari kutaura tatryer kutaura naye ari kuratidza kuti haasi kukwanisa kutaura. Saka azonozivisawo mapurisa, mapurisa ndiwo azotora mota iya akayiisa paPolice Station paMacheke. Saka ndokutozomhanya kwatazoitawo kuti tichitanga kutevera vana iko kuno kuMacheke.
LOOSELY TRANSLATED: [There is a white van that David Livingstone Primary School uses to transport their students. The driver’s name is Sekuru Honde. On Thursday, January 18, 2024, around 1 pm, he picked up the kids, left the school and drove along Harare-Mutare Road. We’re not sure what happened, but he might have had a mental problem or something else. He kept driving until the van ran out of fuel. In the afternoon, when the students didn’t come home, we started searching for Sekuru Honde and the van. We couldn’t reach him on his phone, and sometimes the students answered, saying, “Sekuru is driving.” When the fuel ran out, he parked the van on the side of the road, and the hungry kids started crying. Around 6:30 – 7 pm, a person passing by found Sekuru Honde’s phone and was the one who informed us that the van was in Macheke. The passerby notified the police, who took the van to Macheke Police Station. That’s when we went to Macheke to bring back the kids.]
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The pupils were subsequently taken to Marondera Hospital for a thorough medical examination to address any physical or emotional harm they may have experienced. A police report of the incident read:
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Honde was contracted by parents to ferry learners to and from David Livingstone Primary School from their respective residencies around Harare since 2016.
Police interrogated the driver on where he was heading and he stated that he was going to Kuwadzana Extension in Harare. He was arrested for kidnapping and escorted to Macheke Police Station.
Next of kins of the children were advised and the pupils were ferried to Marondera Provincial Hospital for medical examination.
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When the responding officers arrived, they discovered 25 children inside the van. There were 14 girls and 11 boys, all between the ages of 4 and 8. The driver of the van, Samuel Honde, who is 60 years old and resides at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kuwadzana Extension, will soon be appearing in court.
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UPDATE: David Livingstone Primary Kids Found

19-year-old Arundel School student Jade Jewel Wadyajena scored 15 points in the Advance Level (A’ Level) Cambridge examinations.
Jade, who is the daughter of flamboyant ZANU PF politician and businessman Justice Mayor Wadyajena, wrote History, English Language and Literature in English.
She told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200022083/teenage-girl-excels-in-cambridge-exams">NewsDay</a> that she aspires to be a family lawyer representing the interests and rights of disadvantaged children. Said Jade:
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I have always been single-minded in my aspiration to become a family lawyer, in particular representing the interests and rights of disadvantaged children and young people.
I knew that to qualify for a competitive programme, I would need to have strong A Level results and work on being a well-rounded high achiever, at par with the students at Oxford, Durham, Harvard and other schools of that ilk.
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There is a general perception that the children of Zimbabwean politicians are poor academically because they are spoilt and are always busy flaunting their parents’ riches, but that was not the case with the bright Wadyajena. She said:
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I recognised that coming from a political family was not going to help me in the exam room.
So, I put my head down and focused on my academic and personal development. I was just uncompromising in my determination and I am elated about what I have achieved.
I am indebted to my incredible parents and to the wonderful staff at Arundel School who were exacting, supportive and nurturing.
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During her time at Arundel School last year, Jade won several academic accolades; among them were the Library Shield, the Catherine Stevenson Cup (for perseverance), the History Prize, the English Language Prize and the English Literature Prize.
Jade revealed that her dream is to study Law at Oxford or Durham University. She said:
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This is just the beginning for me, I am hoping to go on to read law at either Oxford or Durham which have superlative undergraduate law programmes.
I am excited about my future and reaching my very highest academic potential — even possibly following in the footsteps of my father who is currently pursuing a PhD. I am certain I will surpass him.
My advice to students studying for major exams is to go beyond what you are taught in the classroom. Be curious and read widely.
But above all else, it is discipline and consistency that ultimately get you over the line.
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Jade had a word of advice for fellow young people, some of whom have fallen into drug and substance abuse. She said:
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My advice to students studying for major exams is to go beyond what you are taught in the classroom.
Be curious and read widely. But above all else, it is discipline and consistency that ultimately get you over the line.
More generally, young people who want to make something of themselves need to stay away from drugs, alcohol and other illicit substances — including the premium stuff which often goes unnoticed.
Here, I implore the authorities to intervene as these two vices are decimating so many young lives.
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Some Zimbabwean learners prefer to sit for Cambridge examinations rather than those administered by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) because the former qualifications are accepted and valued by many leading universities and employers around the world.
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Wadyajena's Daughter Excels In A' Level Cambridge Examinations

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has described the move by the Government to convert civil servants’ US$300 COVID-19 allowance into a salary as a mere “tissue of misrepresentation”, saying it will not improve teachers’ welfare.
The decision to turn the US$300 allowance into a salary was announced by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube during the 2024 National Budget presentation.
Last week, members of the uniformed forces and the health sector received the allowances as proper salaries amid indications that State employees are now getting less than in previous years as their USD earnings are now being taxed.
Some unions representing civil servants, such as the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA), welcomed the conversion of the allowances into pensionable salaries.
However, PTUZ president Takavafira Zhou said the move was not a product of collective bargaining but was “a product of one-armed banditry”. Said Zhou (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/teachers-scoff-at-us300-salary-a-product-of-one-armed-banditry-says-union/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
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Talk that the new salary will transform the teachers’ plight. This is high-sounding nothing and tissue of misrepresentation considering a myriad of taxes and increases announced by the Finance Minister that cumulatively heap burning coals upon the heads of the workers.
Salaries must be a result of binding collective bargaining and not a product of one-armed banditry, and primitive exploitation of the employer in a manner tantamount to slavery.
It is only through logical disputation, broad engagement and social dialogue that there could be industrial harmony in schools…
We therefore call for the urgent restoration of US$540 basic salary of teachers, payment of US$80 education allowance in US$, and other host allowances such as infancy, class teacher, bloated class, A level and responsibility allowances in US$s.
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Over the past several years, civil servants have been demanding that the Government raise workers’ salaries to pre-October 2018 levels of US$540 per month for the least-paid employee.
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