GOVERNMENT has set up a task force to probe the operations of the Higher Education Examinations Council and governance issues at the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development.This follows the publication of an article by The Herald a fortnight ago on how Hexco's credibility was threatened by a decision by Secretary for Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Dr Washington Mbizvo to allow an automotive precision mechanist to design, install and manage a database for the testing of tertiary students.
One person carries the entire exams database on memory sticks and CDs, meaning he can leak exams and issue diplomas to anyone.
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