The Zimbabwean government has launched a comprehensive plan to enhance the education sector, focusing on teacher training, fee structures, and heritage curriculum development. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, emphasized the government’s commitment to building teachers’ capacity, ensuring compliance with school fee structures, and providing a conducive learning environment.
The ministry is prioritizing teacher capacitation through intensive training workshops, mentorship programs, and subject-specific panels. Updated syllabuses and digital resources will be distributed to all schools by the end of 2025, ensuring every teacher is in sync with the heritage-based curriculum. The government is also engaging with the Public Service Commission to assess whether additional teachers are required in certain areas.
Districts facing shortages have been permitted to recruit locally to address staffing gaps. Minister Moyo highlighted that efforts are underway to improve infrastructure and provide resources in remote areas. The government is collaborating with private partners to build new schools and upgrade facilities in rural areas, providing land to private players to construct schools and expediting their registration.
The ministry has implemented strict measures to prevent overcharging by schools. All fees must be approved by the Permanent Secretary after consensus with parents. Minister Moyo urged parents to report fee irregularities and work closely with schools in supporting learners through school-based projects.
The government has introduced a heritage-based curriculum, focusing on Zimbabwean identity, practical skills, and innovation. The curriculum has been rolled out, with primary education now focusing on six core areas, including Indigenous Languages and Science and Technology. A two-route secondary system has been implemented, preparing learners for either tertiary education or vocational trades and skills development.
The government is committed to providing education to every Zimbabwean, irrespective of age. Minister Moyo emphasized that the ministry encourages everyone to attend school, from Early Childhood Education to adult education. The government is also working on a Bill to create a Teachers’ Profession Council, which will be responsible for registering teachers and enhancing their professional standards .
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