Zimbabwe's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued final warnings to unregistered educational institutions across the country. Minister Torerayi Moyo announced during parliamentary proceedings that unauthorized schools must complete legal registration by December 31 or face mandatory closure. The ministry extended this deadline to prevent disruption of upcoming public examinations and protect students' educational rights. Officials identified widespread establishment of illegal schools throughout rural and urban areas as a significant threat to educational quality standards.
The government will enforce the closure of non-compliant institutions by January 2026 if registration requirements remain unmet. A 2022 ministry study revealed Zimbabwe faced a shortage of 3,000 schools nationwide. Since that assessment, authorities have overseen the construction of more than 600 new educational facilities through government, private, and religious organization partnerships. The ministry targets completion of 200 additional schools by year's end. Regulatory oversight has uncovered cases of unqualified teachers and misappropriated examination funds at unauthorized institutions, reinforcing the need for proper registration and monitoring systems.
The government will enforce the closure of non-compliant institutions by January 2026 if registration requirements remain unmet. A 2022 ministry study revealed Zimbabwe faced a shortage of 3,000 schools nationwide. Since that assessment, authorities have overseen the construction of more than 600 new educational facilities through government, private, and religious organization partnerships. The ministry targets completion of 200 additional schools by year's end. Regulatory oversight has uncovered cases of unqualified teachers and misappropriated examination funds at unauthorized institutions, reinforcing the need for proper registration and monitoring systems.
