The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged parents, guardians, school authorities, and the general public to prioritize the safety and security of children as schools reopen for the 2025 First Term on January 14.
In a statement released on Monday afternoon, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of learners during their commute to and from school.
Nyathi also called on transport operators to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and certified as safe for carrying passengers before transporting children to school. He added:
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Drivers should exercise caution, avoid speeding and above all comply with all road rules and regulations to prevent road traffic accidents.
The Police advises parents and school authorities to ensure that learners do not travel at night, as this can expose them to various risks, including road traffic accidents.
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Nyathi also advised school authorities to deposit school fees and tuition-related payments at financial institutions to minimize the risk of robbery and theft, as large sums of cash on school premises can attract criminal attention.
He said that criminals often gather information from individuals close to school staff and authorities, using this to target schools for theft.
Nyathi urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police immediately. They can contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631, send a WhatsApp message to 0712 800 197, or report any concerns at the nearest police station.
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The police want everyone to keep kids safe as they go back to school in January. They say drivers should be careful and follow the rules to avoid accidents. Children should not travel at night. Schools should put money in banks to avoid thieves. The police say to watch out for suspicious things and tell them right away. If anyone sees something wrong, they can call the police at (0242) 703631 or send a message on WhatsApp at 0712 800 197. Everyone needs to work together to keep kids safe at school.

ZRP Urges Public To Prioritise Children’s Safety As Schools Open For 2025 First Term

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo said preparations for the commencement of the First Term on Tuesday, January 14, are fully complete.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/preps-for-schools-opening-at-100pc-govt/">The Herald</a> on Sunday, Moyo assured that everything is set for a smooth start to the first term, with lessons scheduled to begin on the opening day. Said Moyo:
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The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is happy to inform all the stakeholders that the level of preparedness for the opening of the First Term is 100 per cent.
Boarders are travelling back to their schools on Monday (today), and l wish all of them safe travels. However, all the schools open for the beginning of the first term on Tuesday.
Lessons will begin in earnest on the opening day. I will personally tour the schools from Tuesday to assess the smooth opening of schools.
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He said all the country’s 10 provinces had received the new curriculum syllabuses, with teachers set to undergo training for effective implementation. Moyo said:
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We started rolling out the Heritage Based Curriculum in March 2024 after Cabinet had approved the New Curriculum.
All 10 provinces and 64 administrative districts have received syllabi for all the learning areas for both primary and secondary schools.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education with the help of our global partners in education have begun rolling out workshops.
The workshops are so important because they enable our teachers to effectively implement the new curriculum.
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Moyo also urged schools to strictly comply with Government regulations, especially concerning the acceptance of local currency (ZiG) for fee payments.
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Education Minister Torerai Moyo says schools are ready for the start of the 2025 first term on January 14th. He assures that everything is set for a smooth start, with lessons starting on the first day. All provinces have the new curriculum syllabuses, and teachers will undergo training. Moyo will personally visit schools to check everything. Schools must follow rules on accepting local currency for fees. Boarders are returning on Monday, and all schools open on Tuesday. The Minister is happy with the 100% readiness for the new school year.

Education Minister Says Schools Ready For 2025 First Term

Teachers’ unions have raised concerns about the readiness of educators to offer their services when schools reopen on January 14 for the first term, citing incapacitation and a lack of resources at their workstations.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is set to introduce the Heritage-Based Curriculum, replacing the Competence-Based Curriculum. However, teachers are struggling with financial challenges.
An average teacher currently earns around US$300, with part of their salary paid in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.
For years, teachers have been advocating for the restoration of their pre-October 2018 salaries, which were at least US$540.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200036760/teachers-not-ready-for-schools-opening">NewsDay</a>, Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou said that teachers were not prepared for the opening of schools. Said Zhou:
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Teachers are ill-prepared for the opening of schools in 2025. Fundamentally, the year 2024 was one of the most precipitous years in labour relations with the government. They failed to restore the purchasing power parity of US$540 basic salary.
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Zhou said the government failed to provide various allowances for heads of departments, A-Level, large classes, composite classes, Early Childhood Development, class teachers, and other responsibilities.
Obert Masaraure, president of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, shared similar concerns.
He claimed that over 82% of teachers in rural areas are facing unfavourable working conditions, including lack of water, decent accommodation, and poor infrastructure in schools. Said Masaraure:
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The Zimbabwe education sector has been suffering from aggressive socio-economic turmoil for over 20 years, with visible rot in all facets of the sector. Teacher remuneration by the State still remains a sticking point.
To compound an already critical situation, teachers are having their civic and political rights infringed by the ruling party, with most teaching stations in rural outposts a nightmare for teachers due to interference by political parties, especially the ruling party.
In Mashonaland West, Matabeleland North and South, Masvingo and Midlands provinces, over 82% of teachers based in rural outposts are complaining about unfavourable working conditions, such as unavailability of water, decent accommodation and bad infrastructure in schools.
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The Heritage-Based Curriculum is a new educational framework set be come into force this year, replaces the previous Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) and aims to better prepare students for future challenges by focusing on practical skills and critical thinking
Under the Heritage-Based Curriculum, School-Based Projects (SBPs) replace CALAs and provide a hands-on approach to learning and assessment. Students will engage in practical projects that contribute to their overall assessment.
For Ordinary Level (O-Level) students, five compulsory subjects are Mathematics, English Language, Indigenous Language and Literature, Combined Science, and Heritage Studies.
Advanced Level (A-Level) students have a minimum requirement of three subjects and can choose additional subjects.
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Teachers are worried they are not ready to teach when schools reopen in January. They are not getting enough money and resources to do their job well. The government changed the curriculum to help students learn better. Teachers want their old salaries back. Many teachers in rural areas do not have good working conditions. The new curriculum focuses on practical skills and critical thinking. Students will do hands-on projects instead of just taking tests.arks likeMasaraure and Zhou are worried about the situation and want things to change.

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