Transparency International Zimbabwe demands government action against education corruption on African Child Day. The watchdog group says corrupt school officials exploit resource gaps and block vulnerable children from attending classes. Schools charge hidden fees for the Basic Education Assistance Module despite free education promises. Parents must make advance payments that never come back to their families. Officials urged special audits to find undeserving BEAM recipients and protect disadvantaged students.
Education corruption takes many forms across Zimbabwe according to the anti-corruption organization. School officials accept bribes for student enrollment and leak examination papers to certain candidates. Teachers charge informal fees for extra lessons outside regular classroom hours. Procurement deals lack transparency and waste precious education resources. These practices hurt disabled children who already face discrimination and limited access to quality schooling.
ZimRights supports transparency calls and wants accountability for rural children facing multiple challenges. Communities report child labor problems at informal mining sites where young people work instead of attending school. Many children lack proper legal documentation needed for enrollment and educational services. School buildings remain unsafe for students and teachers across the country. The human rights group wants child protection laws aligned with African Charter standards.
Education corruption takes many forms across Zimbabwe according to the anti-corruption organization. School officials accept bribes for student enrollment and leak examination papers to certain candidates. Teachers charge informal fees for extra lessons outside regular classroom hours. Procurement deals lack transparency and waste precious education resources. These practices hurt disabled children who already face discrimination and limited access to quality schooling.
ZimRights supports transparency calls and wants accountability for rural children facing multiple challenges. Communities report child labor problems at informal mining sites where young people work instead of attending school. Many children lack proper legal documentation needed for enrollment and educational services. School buildings remain unsafe for students and teachers across the country. The human rights group wants child protection laws aligned with African Charter standards.
