Education
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Zimbabwe spearheads Climate-smart Education System Initiative
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Harare – Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE), is spearheading the implementation of the Climate Smart Education System initiative (CSESI), in conjunction with UNESCO and Save the Children. A 3-day workshop to officially launch the implementation of the program began at the UNESCO offices on Wednesday. The capacitation…
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Atlantic Group announces the entry of CDG Group into its capital
CDG Invest has acquired a 20% stake through its Generation Entrepreneurs program in the capital of Atlantic Group. This strategic partnership marks a significant turning point for Atlantic Group and underscores CDG Invest’s confidence in the group’s potential to become a center of excellence in higher education in Morocco. Thanks to this partnership, Atlantic Group…
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Nkayi-based women launch debut book “Aluba Ngangisazi: Had I Known”
Writes Chimeno Azriel Four Nkayi-based women defied the odds when they launched their debut anthology book entitled “Aluba Ngangisazi: Had I Known” at a colourful ceremony held in the rural town last weekend. The women are a living testimony to the world that the background or location of a person can not hinder the talent…
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School website and email should be mandatory in Zimbabwe
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi In today’s digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, educational institutions must adapt and embrace digital platforms. In Zimbabwe, schools should consider implementing school websites as an indispensable tool for fostering effective communication, promoting student engagement, and facilitating the acquisition of essential IT skills. By making school…
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Legislators call for establishment of the Disability Commission
Members of Parliament have proposed to amend the constitution to pave the way for a Disability Commission so that People with Disabilities (PWDs) issues in the country are adequately addressed. This came out clearly during this year’s access to Information Communication Technology (ICTs) by People with Disabilities Indaba organised by Signs of Hope Trust held…
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SECZim Empowers Young Minds at GMW Financial Literacy Exhibition
In a bid to promote financial literacy among Zimbabwe’s youth, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) participated in the second edition of Global Money Week (GMW) schools’ financial literacy exhibition hosted by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) at their sports club in Mabelreign, Harare. The campaign, which commenced on 18 March 2024…
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50 women, youth entrepreneurs sponsored to train in e-commerce
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 21, 2024 – A local online company has offered scholarships to 50 women and youth entrepreneurs to train in e-commerce. “This program aims to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital economy. Additionally, upon completion of the training program, Tofara Online is committed to…
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SECZim, Securities Market Intermediaries on Nationwide Financial Literacy Programs
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe in collaboration with Securities Market Intermediaries (SMIs) (licensed entities), including ZB Transfer Secretaries, Custodial and Trustee services, Alpha Asset Management, Datvest and Kreston Zimbabwe, conducted financial literacy and capital market awareness outreach in Masvingo, Zaka Central, North, and South from 13-14 March 2024. The programme is expected to…
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SECZim’s #MySchool CSR Project to Boost Financial Literacy in Zimbabwean Schools
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) is excited to announce the launch of its #MySchool Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, aimed at raising financial literacy and capital market awareness among primary and secondary school students across Zimbabwe. The initiative, which will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 November 2024, seeks to empower…
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Schools feeding program: Government acquires borehole rigs for nutrition gardens
Writes Elvis Dumba Zvimba – The government has acquired 40 state-of-the-art borehole rigs which will be used to ensure clean water provision for schools in the country. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon Torerayi Moyo said the borehole rigs will help in the setting up of nutrition irrigation gardens in schools which will help…
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Safeguarding Zimbabwe’s Education System: Combating Fake Qualifications and Fraudsters
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi The recent scandal involving Summit Africa’s co-founder, Langalezwe Madonko, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s adviser, Thabi Leoka, in South Africa has brought to light the pervasive issue of fake qualifications. South Africa has taken significant steps to combat this problem through institutions like the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). However, Zimbabwe…
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Rural districts health and education services in sorry state
By Lloyd Rabaya Zimbabwe’s health and education service delivery is under scrutiny as the key sectors continue deteriorating, with rural populations suffering the most. Notwithstanding the deficit of the facilities nationwide, other issues were raised at a two-day Zimbabwe Coalition for Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) State of Local Authority Service delivery (Education and Health) workshop…
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TUI Junior Academy, Clean Green Zimbabwe Initiative empowers children on climate and environment
TUI Care Foundation and the Dutch National Committee for UNICEF have signed an agreement around the TUI Junior Academy project to support environmental education in schools as part of kick-starting the Clean Green Zimbabwe programme which was recently launched by the Minister of Environment at the COP28 in Dubai. The world today continues to grapple…
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Shamva District Ready For NAPH Provincial Competitions: Chomunhu
Writes Ronnie Chisamba Shamva District is ready for the forthcoming National Primary School Heads (NAPH) Mashonaland Central Province provincial athletics competitions according to the team’s head in charge of athletics, Phillip Chomunhu. Shamva district is making preparations for the provincial showcase at Mutumba Primary School. The athletics competitions are scheduled for this Friday at Trojan…
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MoPSE launches Climate education, Guidance and Counselling handbooks
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Harare, March 6, 2024 – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary in partnership with CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) on Wednesday launched a handbook to help learners adapt to climate changes currently affecting the world. The Climate Education handbook was launched simultaneously with the one on guidance and counseling during the International…
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Post-budget expenditure tracking workshop kicks off in Kadoma
By Lloyd Rabaya The post-budget expenditure tracking workshop between the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) and Parliament of Zimbabwe has kicked off in Kadoma today. The workshop is scrutinising the much-criticised 2024 National budget which was presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube, while mainly focusing on education…
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Hands-on technical capacity crucial for matching skills with industry needs
Engineer Malven Takaidza, the Head of the Mechanical and Production Engineering Division of the Harare Polytechnic has said the Zimbabwean human capital skills development for industrialisation requires a hands-on technical capacity of an individual towards the fulfillment of an assigned socio-economic assignment. He said this while giving an overview of the skills landscape in Zimbabwe…
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FOZEU attends High level engagement with Minister of Education and Permanent Secretary
The Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Union of Zimbabwe (FOZEU) attended a high-level meeting with Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dr Torerai Moyo, Permanent Secretary, Moses Mhike, and Deputy Minister, Mrs. Angeline Gata, convened by ECOZI. The meeting was meant to foster dialogue on the State of the education sector and create a rapport between…
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Zimbabwe Theatre Academy Empowers Artists for Social Change
Writes Shingirai Manyengavana Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Theatre Academy, in collaboration with DOS Exchange Alumni Lonesome Kudzai and Jonathan Walters of Hand2Mouth Theatre, recently organized a practical skills workshop aimed at equipping theatre practitioners with the tools for impactful storytelling, community engagement, project development, and social entrepreneurship. Jonathan Walters, the international programs director of…
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AWF Celebrates 2023 AWF Charles R. Wall Leadership Program Graduates
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) announced the graduation of 31 fellows from the esteemed AWF Charles R. Wall Youth Leadership Program. The program, comprising two components — the Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows and the Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship (CLMF) — aims to cultivate communities of skilled and connected…
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Whole-of-society approach to aid attainment of Vision 2030
A whole-of-society approach is critical in fostering sustainable socio-economic transformation, Dr. Justine Chinoperekwei, the Director of the Centre for Organisation Leadership and Development (COLDN) has said. The sentiments come as COLDN has partnered with the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development in designing and facilitating the National Stakeholder Consultation on Skills Audit and Development that…
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Skills flight compromising tourism development
Tourism, as one of the sectors that offers a wide range of products and services, requires human capital development but it has been compromised by skills flight. This was revealed on the fourth day of the stakeholder engagement workshop spearheaded by the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development in Harare on Thursday when it engaged…
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Over 18 million girls missing school in Africa: Report
A staggering 18,846,517 girls are out of primary school in Africa according to a new report by the Tax and Education (TaxEd) Alliance and its allies. This is against the background of losses of USD29 billion annually in education finance caused by aggressive tax avoidance by the wealthiest companies and individuals. The Transforming Education Financing…
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Human capital base a bedrock for economic prosperity, sustainable development
A sound human capital base is the bedrock for economic prosperity and sustainable development, corporations and captains of industry attending a stakeholders consultative meeting on the role and mandate of the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development have been told. Addressing workshop participants in Harare today, Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Skills Audit and…
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Technical, fundamental soft skills required for competitiveness: Prof Mavima
The country requires critical technical skills and other fundamental soft skills to be competitive, Prof Paul Mavima, the Minister of Skills Audit and Development has said. Prof Mavima made the revelation at a Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop on the Mandate of the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development that got underway in Harare today. The workshop…
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Government of Türkiye rolls out scholarships
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa In a bid to absorb more students taking up educational and training programs in the Republic of Türkiye, the Government of the Euro-Asian country has opened another opportunity for locals to apply for the 2024-2025 round of applications, a communique from the embassy reveals. Turkish Embassy in Harare pronounced that the interest…
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Canadian Immigration Tech founder to spearhead strategic engagements in Zimbabwe
Staff Writer Founder and CEO of pioneering immigration tech startup Shirah and edutech platform Studendly, Ms. Bukky Abaniwonda, is set to embark on a pivotal visit to Zimbabwe from January 14th -January 24th, 2024. Ms. Abaniwonda, a Canadian registered immigration consultant, has successfully facilitated over 2500 individuals and businesses through Shirah and Studendly, empowering them…
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Government intensifies efforts to curb cholera
The Government is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to contain the ravaging cholera outbreak that has been wreaking havoc in both rural and urban areas. Although considered by many as a Medieval disease, weak healthcare systems have driven cholera in many Southern African countries like Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, prompting the Africa Centre…
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Ministry of Education promoting greening of schools
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is spearheading a school greening initiative as part of the climate education curriculum. This emerged today at the National Clean-Up Campaign exercise held at Warren Park High School where Hon. Torerayi Moyo, the Minister of Primary and Secondary School led the delegation. President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched the National…
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Mukoko Wenduri adopted as ZIMSEC Literature set book
Writes Chimeno Azriel Twenty-four Zimbabwean authors are on cloud nine after their anthology book, Mukoko Wenduri has been adopted as the country’s Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) Literature set book. People are often well versed with action books, remodelled and remade books for global appeal, but these Zimbabwean authors, some based abroad, gathered their poems…
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Closing the digital gap: DFA donates to Village of Hope Children’s Home
The Village of Hope Children’s Home received a generous donation from DFA Zimbabwe as the latter plays its part in closing the digital gap in the country. In his speech at the unveiling of the donation to Village of Hope Children’s Home, Mr. Simon Chimutsotso, the Chief Executive Officer of DFA Zimbabwe said his company’s…
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The Climate Crisis is an Education Crisis
By The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown and Yasmine Sherif In the lead-up to the COP28 Climate Talks in Dubai, Education Cannot Wait Calls on Donors to Urgently Mobilize More Resources to Scale Up Life-Saving Access to Quality Education for Crisis-Impacted Children “The one international language the world understands,” wrote Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the…