Editorial Comment: Beam crisis: Govt must get priorities right
Beam is a programme that was introduced by the government in 2001 to provide school fees, examination fees, levies and building assistance.
By The Standard
Aug. 24, 2025
Govt reads riot act to school heads
Ncube said approximately 4,5 million primary and secondary learners in the country or 30% are under Beam.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jan. 4, 2025
Reflecting on the state of education in Zimbabwe
As we celebrate this day, we should reflect on progress made with a view to recommending action for improved indicators.
By Zimcodd
Sep. 8, 2024
Chiredzi school head, deputy up for abusing Beam facility
Beam is a government program that provides financial assistance to vulnerable children to ensure they access basic education.
By Leeroy Makuvire
Sep. 3, 2024
Beam must be supported at all costs
Beam is a government programme introduced in 2001 to pay tuition, examination fees and levies for underprivileged learners.
By Newsday
Jun. 1, 2024
Beam learners face expulsion over fees arrears
Beam is a government programme introduced in 2001 to pay tuition, examination fees and levies for underprivileged learners.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
May. 24, 2024
Abandoned teen turns into drugs
She told the court that Zinatsa was not providing for their children aged nine, 14 and 17.
By Rejoice Phiri
Apr. 21, 2024
Govt admits delays in Beam disbursements
Public Service deputy minister Mercy Dinha revealed this in Parliament, while responding to written questions from legislators on the Beam arrears and payment plan.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 13, 2024
A relook into 2024 National Budget
This first column for 2024 starts with a relook into the 2024 budget, the instituted amendments, and their implications.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Feb. 9, 2024