Govt in ZiG57m Beam arrears
Beam is a government programme introduced in 2001 to pay tuition, examination fees and levies for underprivileged learners.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Nov. 13, 2024
Zacc, Parly must probe Beam funds abuse: Zimcodd
The organisation implored the government to recognise the 20% Abuja Declaration on education financing, which the country is a signatory to.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Jul. 10, 2024
Govt clearing Beam bill: Moyo
Government pays school fees for at least 1,8 million learners out of an estimated six million.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 31, 2024
Govt rebuffs World Bank advice
“We cannot listen to opinions from those who do not stay in Zimbabwe and we are not going to be coerced into doing things the way they want us to do.
By Brent Shamu
May. 8, 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
Beam paralyses quality education: Teachers
He said government had a constitutional duty to progressively make education accessible and available by implementing reasonable legislative measures.
By Lorraine Muromo
Mar. 5, 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
Why govt must pour more funding into education
Public schools in Zimbabwe were the worst affected by the pandemic, as the majority of students could not access lessons via electronic platforms due to several reasons.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Feb. 2, 2024
COVID-19 fuelled school dropouts: Minister
Moyo said the government had since embarked on a number of programmes to motivate learners.
By Margaret Lubinda and Patricia Sibanda
Jan. 29, 2024