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Zimbabwe Pupils Back at School In Midst of Vaccination Campaign

Examination classes have opened in Zimbabwe after President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the health authorities cleared the reopening, soon after the relaxation of Covid-19 lockdown measures. Mnangagwa decided to relax the measures at a time when the country is progressing with its national vaccination campaign after taking delivery of the first batch of vaccines donated by China in February 2021. The government also announced it is employing more teachers to enable schools to run smaller classes and minimise the risk of a spike in Covid-19 infections. Meanwhile, teachers' unions have threatened not to return to class if the government did not review their working conditions and salaries. As at March 16, 2021 Zimbabwe's cumulative Covid-19 cases stood at 36,504, with 34,051 recoveries and 1,504 deaths.

Zimbabwe: Schools Reopen Under Strict Health Regulations

The Herald, 16 March 2021

Examination classes went smoothly back to school yesterday with teachers and pupils following the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. Read more »
Zimbabwe: All Systems Go for Schools' Opening - Official

The Herald, 15 March 2021

ADEQUATE measures informed by World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines have been put in place to ensure schools reopen safely in the proposed phases, starting with examination… Read more »
Zimbabwe: UN Agencies Back Schools Reopening

The Herald, 6 March 2021

THE Government's decision this week on re-opening of schools found backing from two United Nations (UN) agencies. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Phased Reopening for Schools Unveiled

The Herald, 3 March 2021

Schools re-open this month in two steps, starting with the three examination classes on Monday March 15, and the rest of the classes a week later on Monday March 22. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Guidelines for Private Procurement of Covid-19 Vaccines Unveiled

The Herald, 10 March 2021

Cabinet considered and approved the National e-Learning Strategy for Schools in Zimbabwe: 2021 - 2025, which was presented by the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Preparations for Opening of Schools Are at Advanced Stage - Minister

The Herald, 1 March 2021

Preparations for the reopening of schools have reached an advanced stage with Government inspecting all schools to ensure they are compliant with Covid-19 control protocols to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Resolve Teachers' Grievances Before Schools Open Govt Told

New Zimbabwe, 26 February 2021

There is an urgent need for government to improve the welfare of teachers before schools reopen, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Education has said. Read more »