HEXCO pass rate jumps to 75%

Education experts have welcomed the trend, describing it as a positive development for Zimbabwe's skills development drive and industrialisation agenda.
By Keith Jeketera May. 13, 2026

Zimsec Reform Bill targets exam cheats

“The amendments have to be made so that it is aligned with the principal Act, thereby making it more relevant and applicable to the present-day dictates,” Moyo told senators.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 12, 2026
Premium

Why only one Zim school is exempt from Zimsec directive

By 2027, all government, missionary, and private schools—including those under the Association of Trust Schools (ATS)—must offer Zimsec examinations.
By Staff Reporter May. 10, 2026

Barking up the wrong tree.

IT sometimes appears that some government policymakers are more preoccupied with making life difficult for citizens than with solving the problems they face.
By Newsday May. 5, 2026
Premium

‘You are offside’: Experts slam govt over exam directive

GOVERNMENT'S push to make the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) the sole examination system in all schools by 2027 has sparked criticism
By Lesley Kufandada May. 4, 2026

Govt honours Waddilove High School over high pass rate

The institution’s accolades and certificates were received by the school head, Charles Gwenda. 
By Jairos Saunyama Mar. 28, 2026

Bulawayo man jailed for statutory rate

A 30-year-old Bulawayo man, Darlington Ngwenya of Cowdray Park, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for having sex with minor aged 14 years. 
By Nokuxola Mbangeni Mar. 25, 2026

Council-run schools record 64% pass rate in Grade 7 examinations

The city’s top-performing schools were Mahatshula Primary School with an 88% pass rate, J W Mthimkhulu Primary School with 84%, and Malindela Primary School with 81% in 2025.  
By Staff Reporter Feb. 26, 2026

Nkayi villagers jubilant following increase in school pass rates

Nkayi South MP Jabulani Hadebe told Southern Eye that they were delighted by the fact that some student excelled with flying colours in various subjects both at O and A Level 
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 14, 2026