Government Registers 60 New Schools Nationwide to Boost Access to Education

By Staff Writer

In a significant milestone for Zimbabwe’s education sector, the Government has registered 60 new schools across the country.

This move will help ease overcrowding, shorten travel distances for learners, and bring quality education closer to communities.

The announcement came this week during the 24th Post-Cabinet Briefing in Harare.

Authorities highlighted that this development is part of an ongoing effort to achieve the national vision of inclusive and equitable education for all.

This effort supports the Human Capital Development pillar of the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which recognizes education as the foundation of national progress.

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon. Dr. Torerayi Moyo, stated that the newly registered schools are located in both urban and rural areas.

There is a specific focus on addressing infrastructure gaps in underserved communities.

“This is a decisive step toward ensuring every child, regardless of where they live, has access to modern, well-resourced learning facilities,” he said.

In addition to registering new schools, the Government is also investing significantly in upgrading existing infrastructure.

Minister Moyo reported that construction is progressing well on administration blocks at Rio Zim High School in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province, and Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe, Midlands Province.

In Mashonaland Central, construction to upgrade Kundayi High School in Mazowe has been completed and is awaiting commissioning.

Several other projects are moving forward, including upgrades at Jerera Primary School in Zaka, Masvingo Province; Tsanzaguru Primary School in Makoni; and Beaulieu Toronto Primary School in Mutasa, Manicaland Province; as well as Gangarahwe Primary School in Hurungwe and Kuredza Primary School in Sanyati, Mashonaland West Province.

Facilities for science and technology are also a key focus. Laboratories at St. Francis Tshitshi in Mangwe and Mtetengwe Primary School in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province; Ingwalo Secondary School in Imbizo, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province; Nembudziya Government Secondary School in Gokwe North, Midlands Province; Dinhe Primary School in Mwenezi, Masvingo Province; AMR Convent Secondary School in Lupane; and Don Bosco Secondary School in Hwange, Matabeleland North Province are nearing completion.

The Ministry is also tackling accommodation issues in remote areas by building affordable boarding facilities.

These have already been finished at Collen Bawn Secondary School in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province, while projects at Chibuwe High School in Chipinge, Manicaland Province, Marist Brothers High School in Hwange, Tshabanda School, and Khumbula High School in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, are in the final stages.

Education experts say the registration of 60 new schools and the simultaneous upgrading of existing infrastructure represent an important step at a time when many schools in rural Zimbabwe are facing overcrowding and long travel distances for students.

With these changes, thousands of children will now have a better opportunity to learn in safer, more suitable environments.

As Dr. Moyo summarised, “This is about building the future and by investing in our schools today, we are investing in the skills, talents, and dreams that will shape Zimbabwe tomorrow.”