The government is working on plans to begin paying teachers for their role in invigilating the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) examinations.
At present, teachers are not compensated for their work during the exams, while other service providers, such as security personnel, are paid for their duties during the ZIMSEC examination processes.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/government-to-pay-invigilation-allowances/">The Manica Post</a> during a Learning Passport tour of schools in various parts of Manicaland Province this week, Taungana Ndoro, the Director of Communication and Advocacy in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, explained:
<blockquote>
The issue of invigilation and payment of teachers for that task (examination invigilation) has been discussed for a while.
We are happy that the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council led by Dr Nembaware has gone on a benchmarking exercise throughout Africa and other countries to find out how best to treat invigilators. 
So we are hopeful that they will come up with a win-win situation for the issues raised by the teachers about invigilators and their welfare.
It is really under consideration, and we are hopeful that something positive will come out of that.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicky Dhlamini said the decision to pay invigilators is up to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, as it is responsible for employing teachers. She said:
<blockquote>
ZIMSEC actually engaged teachers and the parent ministry way back in 2018 when this issue was first raised, to which the ministry gave a response. ZIMSEC is guided by the ministry as the main shareholder and parent ministry.
So, until such a directive is given by the ministry, ZIMSEC cannot give any direction. Teachers are invigilating at their stations of work so the direction comes from their employer.
</blockquote>
Several teacher representative organisations, including the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ), had already raised the issue of paying invigilators with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

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The government is planning to start paying teachers for watching over exams in Zimbabwe. Right now, teachers don't get paid for this, but other workers like security guards do. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is discussing this issue with ZIMSEC. ZIMSEC says it is up to the Ministry to decide if teachers should be paid for invigilating exams. Teacher unions have already talked to the Ministry about this. Hopefully, a decision will be made soon to pay teachers for this important task.

Teachers To Be Paid For Invigilating ZIMSEC Exams

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has urged parents and guardians with children yet to register for the 2025 November Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations to take advantage of the current registration mop-up and consolidation period, as there will be no further extensions.
On Wednesday, March 26, ZIMSEC announced that a registration mop-up exercise would be held from March 31 to May 16, 2025, for candidates who missed the initial deadline to register for the 2025 November examinations.
This extension was granted following concerns raised by Members of Parliament, who argued that the early deadline would prevent many disadvantaged students from registering.
According to Examinations Circular Number 13 of 2025, dated March 26, ZIMSEC said the mop-up and consolidation facility will run from March 31 to May 16, 2025, with no further extensions beyond this period. Reads the circular:
<blockquote>
EXAMINATIONS CIRCULAR NUMBER 13 OF 2025
DISTRIBUTION
<ul>
<li>Secretary – Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education</li>
<li>Secretary – Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare</li>
<li>Chief Directors – Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education</li>
<li>Provincial Education Directors – Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education</li>
<li>District Schools Inspectors – Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education</li>
<li>Heads – Ordinary and Advanced Level Examination Centres</li>
<li>REGISTRATION MOP-UP AND CONSOLIDATION FACILITY FOR THE NOVEMBER 2025 EXAMINATIONS</li>
</ul>
This circular serves to advise all Heads of examination centres, candidates, parents and stakeholders that the Council has provided a registration mop up and consolidation facility for the November Ordinary and Advanced Level 2025 Examinations to accommodate candidates who failed to register during the registration period.
The registration mop up window will accommodate, inter alia, the following:
i. Candidates who failed to meet the deadline for the registration for the November 2025 Examinations.
ii. Candidates who wish to amend their initial registration.
iii. Candidates who would like to update their Continuous Assessment (CA) declaration details.
iv. Centres who erroneously registered private candidates as Formal candidates and would like to regularise their registration and top up examination fees in line with Government policy on eligibility to Examination fees subsidy.
This facility does not apply to June and Grade Seven (7) 2025 registration. Candidates who missed registration for the June Examinations may register for the November Examinations during this period. 
Heads of Examination Centres are reminded to submit requests for amendments through the Amendment Forms and not through the CRS.
The registration mop up and consolidation facility will run from 31 MARCH to 16 MAY 2025.
Please note that this facility will not be extended beyond this period.
</blockquote>

ZIMSEC said that there will be no more time to register for the 2025 November exams after May 16. They gave an extra time for those who missed the first deadline. The extra time is from March 31 to May 16. Students can register, change their details, or fix mistakes during this time. The facility is only for November exams, not for June exams or Grade Seven exams. Schools need to use specific forms to make any changes. This is the final chance, so students and schools should not miss it.

ZIMSEC Warns No Further Extensions For Registration Deadline Beyond 16 May

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) will conduct a registration mop-up exercise from 31 March to 16 May 2025 for prospective candidates who missed the deadline to register for the 2025 November examinations.
This follows a recent announcement by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo, that the ZIMSEC registration deadline for the November Grade 7, Ordinary Level, and Advanced Level exams will be extended.
The extension was granted after lawmakers raised concerns that the early deadline would prevent many disadvantaged students from registering for the exams.
However, in a statement issued on Wednesday, 26 March, ZIMSEC clarified that the mop-up and consolidation facility applies only to the November Ordinary and Advanced Level 2025 examinations.
ZIMSEC did not mention Grade 7 candidates, saying those who missed the June 2025 registration for O’ Level and A’ level should register for the November 2025 exams. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
ZIMSEC would like to advise all Heads of examination centres, candidates, parents and stakeholders that the Council has provided a registration mop-up and consolidation facility for the November Ordinary and Advanced Level 2025 Examinations to accommodate candidates who failed to register during the registration period. The window is open from the 31st of March 2025 to the 16th of May 2025.
This facility does not apply to June 2025 candidates. Candidates who missed registration for the June Examinations should register for the November Examinations during this period.
</blockquote>
In an earlier statement, ZIMSEC reassured repeating candidates that their Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) marks will remain valid for up to six examination cycles.
Candidates can continue re-sitting exams and use their banked CALA marks for certification if they wish.
ZIMSEC clarified that 2022 CALA marks are valid until June 2025, 2023 marks until June 2026, and 2024 marks until June 2027.
However, 2021 CALA marks have expired and can no longer be used.

ZIMSEC is giving extra time for students to sign up for exams in November 2025. The deadline is now 16 May 2025. This happened because some people were worried that students who needed more time to register would miss out. The extension applies to Advanced and Ordinary Level exams, not Grade 7. ZIMSEC also said that marks from past years can still be used for certification, but marks from 2021 are no longer valid. So, if you missed registering earlier, you still have a chance to take the exams in November.

ZIMSEC Extends Registration Deadline For November 2025 Exams

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo, has extended the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) registration deadline for the November Grade 7, Ordinary Level, and Advanced Level exams to May 16, following pressure from Members of Parliament.
On Thursday, March 20, Moyo announced in the Senate that the original deadline of March 28 had been moved to May 16.
The extension came after lawmakers raised concerns that the early deadline would prevent many disadvantaged students from registering for the exams. Moyo said:
<blockquote>
The public examination fees were scheduled to be paid on or before March 28 but we received a request from parliamentarians this afternoon that the date be extended.
In consultation with the stakeholders, we have agreed that the date be extended to May 16.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, ZIMSEC has reassured repeating candidates that their Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) marks will remain valid for up to six examination cycles.
Candidates can continue re-sitting exams and use their banked CALA marks for certification if they wish.
ZIMSEC clarified that 2022 CALA marks are valid until June 2025, 2023 marks until June 2026, and 2024 marks until June 2027.
However, 2021 CALA marks have expired and can no longer be used.
More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/zimsec-extends-december-exam-registration-deadline-by-two-months/">ZimLive</a>

The Minister of Education extended the ZIMSEC exam registration deadline to May 16. This was because lawmakers were worried that students may not have enough time to register. Candidates can use their CALA marks for up to six exam cycles. ZIMSEC clarified that marks from 2022 to 2024 are valid for a few years. However, marks from 2021 have expired. Candidates can now re-sit exams and use their CALA marks for certification.

ZIMSEC Registration Deadline Extended To May 16

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has set a fixed exchange rate of ZiG$26.65 to US$1 for examination fees paid in local currency between 10 and 14 March 2025.
This rate applies to fees for the June and November Ordinary Level and Advanced Level exams, as well as Grade 6 and 7 examinations.
In a Finance Circular issued on 10 March, ZIMSEC Director of Finance Zipora Muzenda explained that the fixed rate is part of efforts to streamline payments amid significant currency fluctuations. ZIMSEC will also release weekly exchange rates to help parents and guardians plan their payments.
ZIMSEC will continue to accept fees in the currency chosen by parents or guardians, with examination centres required to remit the fees to the council in the same currency.
The circular was distributed to key education officials, including Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Primary and Secondary Education and Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, as well as regional managers and school heads.
Meanwhile, in a post on its social media pages, ZIMSEC said banked CALA marks will remain in use for the full shelf life of six examination cycles. Reads the notice:
<blockquote>
Banked CALA marks will remain in use for the full shelf life of six examination cycles. Repeating candidates can continue to take re-sit examinations and get certified using a CA mark from banked CALA if they so wish. Expiration dates for banked CALA marks are as follows:
<ul>
<li>2022 CALA marks will remain valid until June 2025,</li>
<li>2023 CALA marks will remain valid until June 2026.</li>
<li>2024 CALA marks will remain valid until June 2027.</li>
</ul>
In this regard, repeating candidates are urged to utilise their CALA marks in the examination sessions that fall within the stipulated periods based on the year they deposited the marks.
Please note that the 2021 CALA marks reached the end of their shelf-life and so can no longer be used.
</blockquote>

ZIMSEC, which is the school exams council in Zimbabwe, has set a fixed exchange rate of ZiG$26.65 to US$1 for exam fees to be paid between March 10 and 14, 2025. This rate applies to different exams like Ordinary Level, Advanced Level, and Grade 6 and 7. The fixed rate is to help make payments easier because the currency values keep changing. ZIMSEC will also share weekly exchange rates to help families plan their payments. They will still accept different currencies but all fees will be paid in the same currency. This information was shared with key education officials. Additionally, they also mentioned that some exam marks have expiration dates.

ZIMSEC Announces ZiG/USD Exchange Rate for Exam Fees (March 10-14)

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has called on the government to mandate a single examination board for both Ordinary and Advanced Level students.
The union contends that the current system, which features two separate examination boards, is exacerbating inequalities among learners.
In Zimbabwe, candidates for O’ Level and A’ Level exams can choose between the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) and Cambridge examinations, with the majority opting for ZIMSEC due to the high costs associated with Cambridge exams.
ARTUZ argues that the distinction between the two boards has led to a disparity, with some learners benefiting from the prestige of the Cambridge examinations, thereby undermining the principle of equality in education. The union said:
<blockquote>
ARTUZ reiterates its demand for a single examination board that serves all candidates, regardless of their socioeconomic status. The current system, which favours elites who can afford Cambridge examinations, is discriminatory and perpetuates inequality.
It is deeply concerning that duty bearers, including government officials, continue to neglect ZIMSEC while their own children sit for Cambridge examinations.
</blockquote>
ARTUZ lamented the chronic underfunding of ZIMSEC and called for the government to urgently allocate the necessary resources.
The union also criticized ZIMSEC’s high fees for private candidates, deeming them unjust and exploitative.
It warned that the excessive funds collected from private candidates could be lost to corruption, further eroding the integrity of the examination system.
The 2025 examination fee for Ordinary Level (per subject) is set at US$24 in total. Candidates in public schools, local authority schools, and non-profit mission schools will pay a USD portion of US$11, while the government will subsidize US$13. Private schools, colleges, and private candidates will not benefit from the government subsidy and will be required to pay the full US$24 per subject.
For Advanced Level (per subject), the 2025 examination fee is US$48. Candidates in public schools, local authority schools, and non-profit mission schools will pay a USD portion of US$22, with the government subsidizing US$26. Private schools, colleges, and private candidates will not receive the government subsidy and will pay the full US$48 per subject.

ARTUZ wants one test board for all O' and A' Level students to be fair. Right now, some students take more expensive exams and it's not fair. They want the government to give more money to the test board so fees can be lower for everyone. The union thinks it's unfair that some students have to pay more for exams and wants things to change. They say government officials should care more about the cheaper test board and stop ignoring it.

ARTUZ Calls For Single Examination Board For O' And A' Level Students To Reduce Inequality

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced the examination fees and structure for the June and November 2025 sessions.
In a notice issued on Thursday, 13 February, ZIMSEC confirmed that the fees remain unchanged from previous sessions and urged candidates to strictly follow the registration dates and deadlines provided by their schools. ZIMSEC said:
<blockquote>
The ZIMSEC June and November 2025 Examination Registrations are now in progress. Guardians and Candidates can visit their nearest School/ Centre for registration.
</blockquote>
The 2025 examination fee for Ordinary Level (per subject) is set at US$24 in total. Of this amount, candidates in public schools, local authority schools, and non-profit mission schools will pay a USD portion of US$11, while the government will subsidize US$13. Private school, college, and private candidates will not benefit from the government subsidy and will be required to pay the full US$24 per subject.
For Advanced Level (per subject), the 2025 examination fee is US$48. Candidates in public schools, local authority schools, and non-profit mission schools will pay a USD portion of US$22, with the government subsidizing US$26. Private school, college, and private candidates will not receive the government subsidy and will pay the full US$48 per subject. Said ZIMSEC:
<blockquote>
Parents and guardians are guided to pay the fees in a currency of their choice. (Rand, USD, or ZWG). For payments in ZWG, the prevailing interbank USD to ZWL exchange rate as of the 10th of March 2024, for the June session, and the 24th of March 2024, for the November session, will be confirmed by ZIMSEC to all examination centres.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC also clarified that the government subsidy does not apply to candidates retaking any subjects, and the BEAM programme does not cover retake examinations.
The subsidy is limited to a maximum of 7 subjects for Ordinary Level candidates and 4 subjects for Advanced Level candidates, including Communication Skills.

ZIMSEC has set the examination fees for the June and November 2025 sessions. The fees are the same as before. Candidates in public schools, local authority schools, and non-profit mission schools will have part of their fees paid by the government, while others will need to pay the full amount. The fees can be paid in different currencies. The government subsidy does not apply to retaking subjects, and there is a limit on how many subjects can be subsidized. Candidates need to follow registration dates provided by their schools.

ZIMSEC Sets 2025 June And November Examination Fees

Marange High School (MHS), run by the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Manicaland Province, recorded a notable improvement in the latest Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) 2024 Advanced Level exams.
According to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/marange-umc-high-school-among-manicalands-zimsec-advanced-level-results-fast-movers/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, out of 85 students who sat for their ‘A’ Levels, the school’s overall pass rate rose to 98.82% from the previous year’s rate of around 91%.
This increase is remarkable considering MHS does not strictly recruit only competent learners, unlike other schools.
16 students achieved results ranging from 14 to 20 ‘A’ Level points. One student earned 20 points in Mathematics, Physics, Computers, and Chemistry, while four others scored between 16 and 19 points.
Marange High School has also championed the girl child’s right to education, enrolling 56 female students and 29 males.
Official records indicate that most districts in Manicaland Province achieved higher than the national pass rate of 94.58%, with Buhera at 97.8%, Makoni at 97.3%, Mutare at 96.54%, Nyanga at 97.16%, Chimanimani at 98.23%, Mutasa District 98.7%, and Chipinge District, the lowest in the province, at 93.5%.
Approximately half of Zimbabwe’s top 10 performing schools have been from Manicaland Province over the years.
According to ZIMSEC, 31,443 of the 33,246 candidates nationally achieved Grade E or better in two or more subjects, representing a pass rate of 94.58%, compared to 94.60% in 2023.

Marange High School in Zimbabwe did very well on their exams. 85 students took the test, and almost all of them passed. Some students got really high scores, especially in math and science. The school is also great at making sure both boys and girls get a good education. Other schools in the area also did well. Overall, many students in Zimbabwe passed their exams, showing improvement from the previous year. The school can be proud for their great work!

Marange High School Records Major Improvement In ZIMSEC A-Level Results

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) board says there is a need for urgent interventions to improve the Ordinary Level pass rate, which remains below the 50 per cent benchmark.
ZIMSEC board chairperson, Professor Paul Mapfumo, announced the release of the 2024 Ordinary Level examination results on Friday, January 17, revealing a national pass rate of 33.19 per cent.
This marks an improvement from last year’s pass rate of 29.41 per cent, with progress noted across most categories.
In a press briefing in Harare yesterday, Mapfumo stressed that the current pass rate necessitates immediate action at all levels of the education system. He said:
<blockquote>
This year’s results show a marginal improvement in performance across most categories.
However, we must confront the reality that two-thirds of candidates are still failing to meet the benchmark of passing five or more subjects. This calls for urgent interventions at all levels of the education system.
</blockquote>
A record 291,341 candidates sat for the 2024 exams, marking a 7.85 per cent increase compared to 2023.
Among these, 199,258 candidates wrote five or more subjects, but only 66,130 achieved five or more passes at Grade C or better.
The results revealed notable improvements: school candidates posted a pass rate of 33.70 per cent, up from 30.19 per cent in 2023.
Private candidates also saw a rise in their pass rate, increasing from 21.85 per cent to 29.60 per cent.
In terms of gender performance, female candidates outperformed their male counterparts, achieving pass rates of 33.54 per cent and 32.65 per cent, respectively.
Candidates with special needs demonstrated remarkable progress, achieving a pass rate of 36.36 per cent, up from 25.79 per cent in 2023. Said Mapfumo:
<blockquote>
While we celebrate the incremental progress, these results are a stark reminder of the disparities in access to quality education, particularly in rural areas. We need to ensure that every child is given an equal opportunity to succeed.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

The ZIMSEC board in Zimbabwe wants to make the pass rate for Ordinary Level exams better because it is below 50%. The results for 2024 showed a national pass rate of 33.19%, which is better than last year. More students took the exams this year. Girls did better than boys, and students with special needs also improved. ZIMSEC says everyone should have a fair chance to do well in school. They want to make changes to help more kids pass their exams.

ZIMSEC Calls For Reforms As Ordinary Level Pass Rate Remains Below 50%

ZIMSEC announced yesterday that the O’Level results are now out and candidates can view the results online.


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to view results online</h2>


Visit ZIMSEC’s Results Portal on this link: <a href="https://dcmv4.zimsec.co.zw/">https://dcmv4.zimsec.co.zw/</a>


<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>If you are not already registered click where it says “register new user”.</li>
<li>You’ll then land on a page where you can fill out the Consent by Candidate, Guardian or Parent. </li>
<li>Once registered return to the home page and enter your username and password.</li>
<li>You should be able to see the student’s ZIMSEC O-Level results online</li>
</ol>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h3>What if the website is not opening?</h3>
Because there are many people opening the website at the same, the website can get very slow and might refuse to open completely. Just try again a different time. Trying at night is also helpful as less people will be trying to open it. Eventually you should be able to get in.
You an also try an alternative link: <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/">https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/</a>
<h3>The website says I’m already registered but I haven’t registered</h3>
It is possible that someone in your family or relatives registered for you. Try checking with family members in case someone has already checked or asked other people to help.
<h3>I didn’t finish paying my school fees, can I still see my results?</h3>
Yes. The results portal is managed by ZIMSEC and not by the school so as long as you wrote your exams, the results will be there.
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Have any other questions? Please post in the comments below and we will try to get a response for you.

ZIMSEC said O'Level results are out and can be checked online. To see results, visit ZIMSEC's website and register if you haven't. Then enter your username and password to view results. If the website is slow, try again later. If it says you're already registered, check with family. Even if you haven't paid school fees, you can still see your results. If you have more questions, ask in the comments.

How To View ZIMSEC November 2024 OLevel Results Online

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) released the 2024 Ordinary Level results on Friday, January 17.
ZIMSEC board chairperson, Professor Paul Mapfumo, announced that candidates can access their results for the next five days starting today on the ZIMSEC website.
The results showed a pass rate of 33.19%, marking an improvement from the 29.41% recorded in 2023 and the 28.96% in 2022. Said Mapfumo:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council board and management would like to advise the nation of the release of the 2024 November Ordinary Level examination result.
With effect from today, 17 January 2025, at 4 pm, Ordinary Level examination candidates’ results will be accessible to all candidates and authorised personnel online through the ZIMSEC portal accessed through the ZIMSEC website www.zimsec.co.zw.
Please take note that this portal will be open for five days only. Heads of examination centres will be able to collect the results for their respective school or centres from our regional offices on Monday, 20 January 2025.
</blockquote>
To access the results on ZIMSEC’s online portal, here are the steps to follow:
<ul>
<li>Visit ZIMSEC’s website with the link <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>If you are not already registered click where it says “register new user”.</li>
<li>You’ll then land on a page where you can fill out the relevant details. (If you are already registered then you can enter your details)</li>
<li>Once registered return to the <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">home page</a> and enter your username and password.</li>
<li>You should be able to see the student’s ZIMSEC O-Level results online.</li>
</ul>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

ZIMSEC released O-Level results for 2024. 33.19% passed. Results can be accessed on ZIMSEC website for 5 days. Steps to check results: Visit ZIMSEC website, register, fill details, login, see results.

ZIMSEC Releases 2024 O-Level Results

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) is set to release the highly anticipated 2024 Ordinary Level (O-Level) examination results on Friday.
According to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zimsec-ordinary-level-results-out-today/">Chronicle</a> newspaper, ZIMSEC board chairperson, Professor Paul Mapfumo, is expected to make the official announcement at 2:30 PM at the ZIMSEC headquarters in Harare.
The release of the O-Level results comes just a week after ZIMSEC announced the 2024 November Advanced Level (A-Level) examination results.
Typically, about two hours after ZIMSEC announces the release of results, parents and guardians can access their child’s results online. They can do this through ZIMSEC’s online portal and here are the steps they need to follow:
<ul>
<li>Visit ZIMSEC’s website with the link <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>If you are not already registered click where it says “register new user”.</li>
<li>You’ll then land on a page where you can fill out the relevant details. (If you are already registered then you can enter your details)</li>
<li>Once registered return to the <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">home page</a> and enter your username and password.</li>
<li>You should be able to see the student’s ZIMSEC O-Level results online.</li>
</ul>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

The ZIMSEC will release O-Level exam results on Jan. 17. The chairperson will announce at 2:30 PM in Harare. Results can be checked online after announcement. The A-Level results were released last week. To check results online visit ZIMSEC website link and register if not already done. Enter username and password to see results.

2024 ZIMSEC O-Level Results To Be Released On Friday, Jan. 17

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) released the 2024 November Advanced Level examination results on Friday, January 10th.
ZIMSEC board chairperson Professor Paul Mapfumo told journalists in Harare that the results would be available online via the ZIMSEC portal from 4 PM onwards, accessible for five days. Said Mapfumo:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council board and management would like to advise the nation of the release of the 2024 November Advanced Level examination results.
With effect from today, 10 January 2025, 4 pm, Advanced Level examination candidates’ results will be accessible to all candidates and authorised personnel online through the ZIMSEC portal accessed through the ZIMSEC website <a href="https://www.zimsec.co.zw/">www.zimsec.co.zw</a>.
Please take note that this portal will be open for 5 days only. Heads of examination centres will be able to collect the results for their respective schools/centres from our regional offices on Monday, January 13, 2025.
</blockquote>
The pass rate in 2024 was 94.58%, maintaining the same level as in 2023. Said Mapfumo:
<blockquote>
The total number of candidates who sat for the November 2024 examinations was 33 585 compared to 34 437 in 2023. This translates to a decrease of 852 in candidature yielding a percentage decrease of 2.47.
33 246 candidates wrote 2 or more subjects in November 2024 compared to 34 060 who wrote the examination in 2023.
For those who wrote two or more subjects, 31 443 obtained Grade E or better in two or more subjects. This translates to 94.58% pass rate.
In November 2023, however, 34 060 candidates wrote two or more subjects and 32 221 obtained Grade E or better in two or more subjects translating to a percentage pass rate of 94.60.
The national pass rate for 2024 and that of 2023 is, therefore, the same.
</blockquote>
Here is how to check your results through ZIMSEC’s online portal:
<ul>
<li>Visit ZIMSEC’s website with the link <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>If you are not already registered click where it says “register new user”.</li>
<li>You’ll then land on a page where you can fill out the relevant details. (If you are already registered then you can enter your details)</li>
<li>Once registered return to the <a href="https://dcmv1.zimsec.co.zw/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">home page</a> and enter your username and password.</li>
<li>You should be able to see the student’s ZIMSEC A-Level results online.</li>
</ul>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

ZIMSEC just released the A' Level exam results for November 2024. Students can check their results online starting from 4 PM on January 10, 2025, for five days. The results will be on the ZIMSEC website. School heads can get the results for their schools on January 13, 2025. It's important for everyone to check their results within the five days the portal is open.

ZIMSEC Releases 2024 November A' Level Results

Aspiring Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president, Gift Banda (54), was arrested on Thursday on charges of forging an Ordinary Level certificate.
As reported by the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/gift-banda-arrested-over-fake-o-level-certificate/">Chronicle</a>, Banda, a former ZIFA vice-president and interim president, was taken into custody and spent the night at Western Commonage Police Station, where he assisted with investigations.
According to Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, Banda, also a former Bulawayo councillor and deputy mayor, is facing allegations of forgery.
The forged document claims that Banda passed the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) tests in 1986 at Mpopoma High School in Bulawayo.
However, at that time, the school, like many others across the country, only offered Cambridge examinations, as ZIMSEC was not established until 1996.
Banda is among several high-profile individuals who have expressed interest in running for the ZIFA presidency in elections set for early next year.
One of the requirements for candidates is to demonstrate possession of five Ordinary Level passes, and it is believed that Banda does not meet this criterion.
In connection with the case, another individual, Anele Zikhali from Bulawayo, was also arrested on Thursday for allegedly producing the fake certificate.
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Gift Banda, who wants to be ZIFA president, got arrested. He is accused of making a fake certificate saying he passed his exams in 1986. But back then, the school only did Cambridge exams, not ZIMSEC. Banda and another person got in trouble for this. To run for president, you need five O-Level passes, which Banda might not have. He is not the only one running, but he might not be able to now because of the fake certificate issue.

Aspiring ZIFA President Gift Banda Arrested For Allegedly Forging O-Level Certificate

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has released the 2024 Grade 7 results. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education said the national pass rate was 49.01%. This marks a 3.44% improvement from 2023.
The ZIMSEC Results Portal will be accessible starting today, Friday, November 29, at 4 PM via <a href="http://zimsec.co.zw" rel="noopener" target="_new">http://zimsec.co.zw</a>. Results can be collected from regional offices beginning December 2.
Announcing the results, ZIMSEC chairperson Paul Mapfumo said a national pass rate of 49.1 percent was recorded, up from 45.57% last year. Said Mapfumo:
<blockquote>
A total of 387 429 candidates sat for one to six subjects during the 2024 Grade 7 examinations as compared to 372 603 candidates who sat for the same examination in 2023 showing a 3.98% increase in candidature.
The 2024 Grade 7 Examination session recorded a national pass rate of 49.01% for candidates who sat for six subjects. This is an increase of 3.44% in candidates’ performance from last year’s pass rate of 45.57%.
The increase in pass rate can be attributed to various interventions by the Ministry Primary and Secondary Education in terms of teaching and learning.
All subjects recorded pass rates of above 50% in 2024 with Shona and Physical Education &amp; / cording above 80% respectively as compared to other subjects.
Generally, there was an increase in pass rate in all the subjects except less than one percent decrease in Shona. Xhosa was examined for the first time in 2024 and recorded a pass rate of 72 percent.
Of the 387 429 candidates who sat for the 2024 Grade 7 examination, 199 939 were female. The pass rate for female candidates was 53.68% compared to 43, 99% of males.
In the 2023 examination, female candidates were again doing better than male candidates.
</blockquote>
In related news, the Government launched the e-enrolment platform on November 1, 2024, to streamline the allocation of Form One placements for the 2025 academic year.
The Electronic Ministry Application Platform (e-map) allows parents to secure boarding school placements, with the platform set to close on December 31.
Statistics indicate that approximately 400,000 learners sat for the 2024 Grade 7 exams across Zimbabwe.
In an interview with State media, Taungana Ndoro, the Director of Communication and Advocacy in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, advised parents and guardians to avoid being overly selective when choosing schools.
He said making such choices at the last minute can lead to complications, especially if their preferred schools do not have available spaces. Said Ndoro:
<blockquote>
Yes, boarding places have increased as we now have over 11,000 schools nationally. Parents that decline schools thinking their children will be selected at another preferred school usually only have themselves to blame, as boarding vacancies are not guaranteed everywhere because your child passed with flying colours.
Our clarion call is parents must take up the school that offers them a vacancy because if they decline, there are no guarantees of boarding vacancies from their first priority school.
</blockquote>
The e-map system allows parents to select up to five boarding schools where they wish their children to attend.
The platform was introduced in 2016 and was designed to promote transparency in the recruitment process for Form One learners into boarding schools.
Before that, some learners were unfairly excluded from enrolment. This was due to unscrupulous school heads who profited from conducting paid entrance tests for numerous students, despite having limited vacancies.
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ZIMSEC released Grade 7 results with a 49.01% pass rate, better than last year. Results can be seen online or picked up from December 2. A new online platform helps parents choose Form One placements for 2025. Over 400,000 students took the exams. Parents should not be too picky about schools, as places are not guaranteed, especially in boarding schools. The new system helps prevent unfair practices in school admissions.

ZIMSEC Releases 2024 Grade 7 Results With 49.01% National Pass Rate

Two men from Epworth, Harare, appeared before the Epworth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday facing charges of violating the ZIMSEC Act. Specifically, they were accused of attempting to impersonate another person during an examination.
The court heard that on October 16, 2024, the two defendants, Paddington Chataika (36) and Joseph Murimba (33), conspired for Murimba to take the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Mathematics Paper 2 on behalf of Chataika, who was a registered candidate. As part of their plan, Chataika provided Murimba with a copy of his passport to facilitate the impersonation.
The scheme was uncovered when a whistleblower alerted ZIMSEC officials, who, along with police, went to the examination centre. They discovered Murimba in the examination room, having already completed the test.
Both defendants were convicted and sentenced to 12 months in prison, with 6 months suspended. The remaining 6 months were also suspended on the condition that they complete 210 hours of community service.
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Two men from Epworth, Harare were caught trying to cheat on a ZIMSEC examination. They planned for one man to take the test for the other by impersonating him. The plan failed when officials caught the impersonator in the act. Both men were found guilty and sentenced to 6 months in prison, with the other 6 months suspended. They also have to do 210 hours of community service. Cheating is wrong and they got caught breaking the law.

Epworth Men Convicted And Sentenced For ZIMSEC Examination Impersonation

An 18-year-old woman from Murisa Park, Unit O, Chitungwiza, has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service by the Harare Magistrates’ Court for forging her Ordinary Level results.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Shamiso Pretty Bvukure was arraigned before the court for contravening the Zimbabwe Examination Act.
The court heard that on October 11, 2024, the Police General Headquarters recruiting section requested verification of Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) results for several applicants.
Upon verification, police discovered that Bvukure’s results slip was forged, with alterations in Mathematics (from U to C), English Language (from U to B), Shona Language (from E to A), and History (from U to A). Combined Science and Commerce were also added to the slip.
Bvukure was arrested, subsequently appeared in court, and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, with 6 months suspended for 5 years.
The remaining 6 months were suspended on the condition that she complete 210 hours of community service.
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An 18-year-old girl named Shamiso from Chitungwiza was caught with fake exam results when she tried to join the police. She changed her grades to make them look better. She was caught and sentenced to do community service for 210 hours. The police found out about the forgery when they checked her results. Shamiso was given a 1-year prison sentence, but only has to go to jail for 6 months. She has to finish community service to avoid the other 6 months in jail.

Chitungwiza Teen Attempts To Join ZRP Using Forged O-Level Results

Thirty (30) learners at Findale School in Eastview, Harare, were unable to sit for their Ordinary Level Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exams this week after the school owner allegedly misappropriated their exam fees.
According to a report by <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/president-mnangagwa-intervenes-in-findale-school-exam-saga-30-learners-will-now-seat-for-o-level-exams/">ZBC News</a>, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has intervened to pay the examination fees for the affected learners, enabling them to write the remaining subjects.
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, confirmed this development during a visit to Findale School in Eastview, Harare, on Wednesday. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
I want to thank His Excellency the President for coming to the rescue of all these learners because their fundamental right, education, had been violated through this theft by the owner of this school.
What is most important is the fact that the proliferation of unreasonable schools is a challenge to us as the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and we are going to take measures against all those schools that are operating illegally.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Lazarus Nembaware confirmed the centres where learners will be sitting for their examinations. Said Nembaware:
<blockquote>
We are now putting in place all the requirements so that the affected learners will start writing their exams starting tomorrow.
So starting tomorrow they must report to the centres which we have allocated them. They will write as Pirate candidates and their results will be made public.
</blockquote>
The government has vowed to take decisive measures against any schools found to be operating illegally, in an effort to prevent such incidents from recurring.
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Thirty students at Findale School in Harare couldn't take their exams because the school owner didn't pay the fees. The President stepped in and paid for them to take the exams. The Minister of Education thanked the President for helping the students. The head of the exam council said the students can take the exams now. The government will punish schools that operate illegally to stop this from happening again.

30 Students Fail To Sit For O' Level Exams After School Owner "Steals" Exam Fees

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has increased security measures to prevent leaks of public examination papers.
As the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) prepares to commence Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations this month, authorities aim to avoid the issues of paper leaks that have plagued previous exam sessions.
According to Ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro, new security protocols include delivering exam papers to schools with compromised security just minutes before the exams begin.
Cluster centres have been established at schools with robust security infrastructure to securely store examination papers, ensuring their safe distribution to nearby schools on exam day.
Moreover, real-time monitoring will be implemented, with ZIMSEC dispatching monitors to all examination centers to detect and prevent any potential leaks. Said Ndoro (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zimsec-upgrades-examinations-security/">The Herald</a>):
<blockquote>
We have enhanced security around examination processes and we are very confident that they will be written without any glitches, incidents or issues across the country. We can even say that the ZIMSEC exams are now more secure than those of Cambridge.
The Grade 7 examinations were conducted and completed successfully without any incident and we expect the same when it comes to the O and A level examinations.
Some of the measures that have been put in place are that ZIMSEC monitors have been deployed to all centres across the country to ensure adequate measures informed by the ZIMSEC standards are adhered to.
In terms of transport and storage of the examination material, firstly the papers are transported to provinces, districts and then cluster centres and from cluster centres they will be transported to the examination centre on the day of the exam.
When we say a cluster centre we mean a school with better security infrastructure within a certain area, that means a cluster centre in rural areas might cover up to 10 or more schools but in urban areas, a cluster will cover maybe two schools.
The morning paper will be transported in the morning and collected soon after, while the afternoon paper will be transported in the afternoon and collected the same day. The expenses will be catered for by the examination fees.
</blockquote>
This year marked the final examinations for learners under the Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA).
Starting next year, students will be assessed based on a new heritage-based curriculum, which emphasizes five pathways: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), visual and performing arts, technical and vocational education and training, humanities, and commercials.
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The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Zimbabwe is taking new steps to stop exam paper leaks. Security measures include delivering papers to schools just before exams start and setting up secure centers to store exam papers. ZIMSEC will also send monitors to all exam centers to prevent any leaks. The Grade 7 exams went well with these measures. From next year, students will be graded based on a new curriculum focusing on STEM, arts, vocational education, humanities, and commerce. This year's exams are the last for Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) students.

ZIMSEC Adopts New Measures To Prevent Exam Paper Leaks

More than 532,000 students risk missing out on their Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examinations this year after the government failed to pay their fees under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM).
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, 19 September, Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo said the government’s debt to ZIMSEC, accrued in respect of 2023 and 2024, has ballooned to US$6.4 million.
He said ZIMSEC was threatening to bar BEAM beneficiaries from sitting for the crucial examinations this year. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
An equivalent of US$6.4 million is owed to ZIMSEC as exam fees for 532,963 Grade 7, Forms 4 and Form 6 students.
Even now, I was being asked by the permanent secretary to say some students definitely are not going to write their examinations.
If we don’t give a promissory note to ZIMSEC, they will not be able to write.
</blockquote>
Moyo said BEAM was covered in the national budget for this year but disbursement has not been done. He said:
<blockquote>
In 2023, a partial payment was made in local currency totalling ZW$19.9 billion to cover fees for 434,705 primary school students.
However, no secondary schools were paid. Schools that submitted claims in United States dollars were not paid.
There are some schools which submitted and say ‘we were owed in USD, but that we have not paid’.
As of 2023, a total of USD$56.7 million, for primary and secondary schools, and US$83,825 for special schools remains outstanding. So we have huge arrears in 2023.
</blockquote>
BEAM is a government program designed to support vulnerable children in accessing basic education.
The programme primarily targets orphans, and children from low-income households who struggle to afford school fees, uniforms, and other related expenses.
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Over 532,000 students in Zimbabwe may miss their exams because the government hasn't paid their fees. The debt to the exam council is $6.4 million. The government promised to cover the fees but hasn't done it yet. The program helps kids who can't afford school fees. This affects primary and secondary school students with debts from previous years. If the fees aren't paid, the students might not be able to take their exams. It's an important program that helps children in need get an education.

532,000 Students At Risk Of Missing ZIMSEC Exams Due To Unpaid BEAM Fees

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) says Ordinary and Advanced Level candidates who do not have a Continuous Assessment Learning Area (CALA) mark, will not get their results even if they have written the theoretical part of the examinations, reported <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/no-cala-no-results-for-o-and-a-level-learners/">The Herald</a>.
Speaking at the release of June O and A-Level results at a Press conference in Harare on Tuesday, 06 August, ZIMSEC board chairperson Professor Paul Mapfumo said:
<blockquote>
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s position is that if a candidate does not have a CALA mark, then there will be no results even if the theoretical part of the examination was written.
</blockquote>
In February 2024, the Government announced changes to the education curriculum, with CALA now being called school-based projects.
At the infant level of ECD A to Grade 2, subjects under CALA were reduced from the previous 11 to six and this reduction was extended to apply at the junior level of Grades 3 to 7.
At the secondary school level, the core and compulsory learning areas were reduced from seven to five.
Meanwhile, Prof Mapfumo said a total of 32 026 candidates registered for the O-Level June 2024 examinations and of these, there were 919 school candidates and 31 107 private candidates.
He also said a total of 30 088 of the 32 026 who registered for O-Level sat for a range of subjects from one to seven in June 2024 compared to 21 683 candidates who sat for a range of subjects from one to eight in June 2023. Said Prof Mapfumo:
<blockquote>
This shows an increase of 8 405 candidates which translates to 38.76 percent and the number of school candidates was 825 while 29 263 were private candidates.
There was an increase in candidates with special needs from 14 to 38 translating to a 157 percentage increase.
</blockquote>
A total of 1,938 of the registered candidates did not sit for the examinations and were recorded as absent. Said Prof Mapfumo:
<blockquote>
The total number of candidates who sat for five or more subjects in the June 2024 examinations was 383 which is 1.27 percent of the total candidature of 30 088 and the remainder sat for less than five subjects.
Of these 383, 17 candidates passed with a Grace C or better yielding a total pass rate of 4.44 percent. In comparison, the total number of candidates who sat for five or more subjects in June 2023 was 365 which was 1.68 percent of the total candidature of 21 683 and the remainder sat for four or less. Of these, 99 candidates passed with Grade C or better yielding a pass rate of 0.46 percent.
</blockquote>
Prof Mapfumo said the total number of candidates who registered for the June 2024 A-level examination was 144 and of these, 125 were private candidates and 19 were school candidates. He said:
<blockquote>
The total number of those who sat for the June 2024 Advanced level examination was 120 as compared to 256 who sat for the same examination in 2023. There was a decrease of 136 in candidature, translating to a percentage decrease of 53 per cent.
Of these, 52 candidates wrote two or more subjects and 38 obtained a Grade E or better in two or more subjects. This translates to an overall pass rate of 31.67 per cent.
In comparison, in the June 2023 examination, 112 candidates wrote two or more subjects and 85 obtained a Grade E or better in two or more subjects.
This translated to a 75.89 per cent pass rate. These statistics show that there was a 44.22 per cent decrease in the overall pass rate.
</blockquote>
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ZIMSEC announced that students without CALA marks won't get their O and A-Level results. CALA is now school-based projects in the curriculum. In June 2024, 32,026 O-Level candidates wrote exams, with an increase from last year. 30,088 candidates sat for the exams, with a pass rate of 4.44%. For A-Levels, 144 candidates registered, and 120 sat for the exams, with a pass rate of 31.67%. In 2023, there were more A-Level candidates and a higher pass rate. The changes in the curriculum and lack of CALA marks impacted the results.

No CALA, No Results For O' And A' Level Candidates - ZIMSEC

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) says there were no examination paper leakages during the June 2024 public exam sittings.
The ZIMSEC mid-year public examinations took place from May 27 to June 21, 2024.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/no-exam-paper-leakages-during-june-exams">The Sunday Mail</a>, ZIMSEC public relations manager Nicky Dhlamini-Moyo said that over 32,000 candidates wrote the exams.
Dhlamini-Moyo attributed the lack of paper leakages to a combination of tight security measures around the distribution and storage of the exam materials, as well as the introduction of stiff penalties for offenders, which had deterred such malpractices. She said:
<blockquote>
The June examinations ran well, with the help of our parent ministry, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, school administrations, the national law-enforcement agencies and all stakeholders.
We did not encounter any incidents where candidates had pre-access to examination question papers in the June 2024 examination session.
For the June 2024 examinations, 144 candidates registered for the Advanced Level tests, while 32,049 candidates sat the Ordinary Level tests.
The integrity of examinations is of vested interest to all Zimbabweans. ZIMSEC has put in place various measures, which include the daily delivery of question papers to cluster centres.
We are grateful to all stakeholders and the nation as a whole for the support in keeping the examinations secure.
</blockquote>
Exam paper leakages have been a recurring issue for ZIMSEC in previous years, with the examination body and school authorities often blaming each other for the breaches.
For example, in the November 2022 exam cycle, over 100 students, teachers, and members of the public were arrested for alleged involvement in exam paper leaks.
However, Dhlamini-Moyo’s comments suggest that ZIMSEC has taken decisive action to address the issue, through enhanced security measures and stricter penalties.
The lack of any reported leakages during the June 2024 exams indicates that these efforts may have been effective in curbing the problem.
It remains to be seen whether ZIMSEC can sustain this improved track record going forward.
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No Exam Paper Leakages During June Exams - ZIMSEC

ZIMSEC has published the timetable for the June 2024 O’ Level examinations. The examinations management body issued a notice advising candidates to verify their subject entries and personal information with their respective examination centres.
ZIMSEC said starting from April 22, 2024, candidates can obtain their statements of entry at their examination centres.
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;">Monday, 27 May 2024</td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">English Language (01)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">1 hr 30 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">Combined Science (01)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">1 hr</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;">Tuesday, 28 May 2024</td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">Mathematics (01)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">2 hrs 30 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">English Language (02)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">2 hrs</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;">Wednesday, 29 May 2024</td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">Mathematics (02)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">2 hrs 30 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">Commerce (01)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">1 hr 15 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;">Thursday, 30 May 2024</td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">Combined Science (02)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">2 hrs</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">Geography (01)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">1 hr 15 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 31.0631%;">Friday, 31 May 2024</td>
<td style="width: 22.093%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 28.0731%;">Geography (02)</td>
<td style="width: 53.3048%;">Not specified</td>
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<td>Monday, 03 June 2024</td>
<td>Afternoon Session</td>
<td>Heritage Studies (01)</td>
<td>1 hr 15 mins</td>
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<td>Tuesday, 04 June 2024</td>
<td>Morning Session</td>
<td>Sihona Language (01)</td>
<td>2 hrs 45 mins</td>
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<td>Kalanga Language (01)</td>
<td>2 hrs 45 mins</td>
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<td>Nambya Language (01)</td>
<td>2 hrs 45 mins</td>
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<td>Ndebele Language (01)</td>
<td>2 hrs 45 mins</td>
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<td>Tshivenda Language (01)</td>
<td>2 hrs 45 mins</td>
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<td>Xichangana Language (01)</td>
<td>2 hrs 45 mins</td>
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<td>Afternoon Session</td>
<td>Tonga Language (01) and Principles of Accounting (01)</td>
<td>11 hrs 30 mins</td>
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<td>Wednesday, 05 June 2024</td>
<td>Morning Session</td>
<td>History (02)</td>
<td>1 hr 15 mins</td>
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<td> </td>
<td>Afternoon Session</td>
<td>Heritage Studies (02)</td>
<td>1 hr 15 mins</td>
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<th style="width: 20.1515%;">Period</th>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;">Thursday, 06 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Literature in English (01)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">1 hr 30 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Economics (01)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">1 hr 30 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;">Friday, 07 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Shona Language (02)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">2 hrs</td>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Kalanga Language (02)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">2 hrs</td>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Nambya Language (02)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">2 hrs</td>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Ndebele Language (02)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">2 hrs</td>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;">Monday, 10 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Economics (02)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">Not specified</td>
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<td style="width: 26.8182%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 20.1515%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 36.5152%;">Family and Religious Studies (01)</td>
<td style="width: 40%;">Not specified</td>
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<th style="width: 25.1664%;">Date</th>
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<th style="width: 22.0208%;">Duration</th>
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<td style="width: 25.1664%;">Tuesday, 11 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Combined Science 1/2 (4030/31)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">1 hr 30 mins</td>
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<td style="width: 25.1664%;">Wednesday, 12 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Economics (O) (4040/01)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">2 hrs</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 25.1664%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Biology 1 (O) (4050/11)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">1 hr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.1664%;">Thursday, 13 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Family and Religious Studies 1 (O) (4076/01)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">2 hrs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.1664%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Biology 2 (O) (4050/21)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">2 hrs 3 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.1664%;">Friday, 14 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Biology 3 (O) (4050/61)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">1 hr 30 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.1664%;"> </td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Afternoon Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Physics (O) (4030/21)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">1 hr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.1664%;">Monday, 17 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 17.7097%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 43.1425%;">Literature in English (O) (4028/01)</td>
<td style="width: 22.0208%;">1 hr 30 mins</td>
</tr>
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<th style="width: 33.2162%;">Date</th>
<th style="width: 21.6169%;">Period</th>
<th style="width: 19.6837%;">Subject</th>
<th style="width: 68.1787%;">Duration</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td style="width: 33.2162%;">Wednesday, 19 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 21.6169%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 19.6837%;">Chemistry (02)</td>
<td style="width: 68.1787%;">2 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 33.2162%;">Thursday, 20 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 21.6169%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 19.6837%;">Physics (03)</td>
<td style="width: 68.1787%;">2 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 33.2162%;">Friday, 21 June 2024</td>
<td style="width: 21.6169%;">Morning Session</td>
<td style="width: 19.6837%;">Chemistry (03)</td>
<td style="width: 68.1787%;">1 hour 30 minutes</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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ZIMSEC June 2024 O' Level Timetable Is Out

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has advised prospective candidates for the 2024 June examinations that they will not be allowed to sit for the examinations without Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) marks.
In a notice, ZIMSEC also said the June 2024 examination is the last session for those who wish to re-write using 2021 CALA marks. It said:
<blockquote>
June 2024 examination registration is only for re-writing candidates who have banked CALA marks. No CALA No registration. June 2024 ZIMSEC Examination is the last session for those who wish to re-write using 2021 CALA marks.
</blockquote>
CALA is a learner assessment system that was implemented in the final term of 2021 in preparation for the 2021 ZIMSEC examinations.
Under the system, ZIMSEC candidates’ physical and behavioural skills are assessed continuously (coursework) to contribute 30 per cent to their final marks.
Summative or knowledge skills assessed during examinations contribute 70 per cent to the candidate’s final grade.
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No CALA, No June 2024 Examinations Registration - ZIMSEC

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has said it is illegal to combine certificates awarded for different examination sittings.
Every year, thousands of candidates sit for Ordinary Level examinations for a second or third time in a bid to get the required 5 subjects.
In some cases, candidates pass at least five subjects in a single sitting but fail to pass English Language or Mathematics which are compulsory subjects for almost all courses at tertiary level.
As a result, some candidates end up having multiple O’ Level certificates, which is not only embarrassing but inconvenient, hence the desire to combine certificates.
In a post on its social media pages, ZIMSEC said merging certificates awarded for different examination sittings is illegal and fraudulent. It said:
<blockquote>
ZIMSEC certificates can not be combined/ merged. Combining certificates is illegal and creates fraudulent documents.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC recently announced it had released the Ordinary and Advanced Level certificates for June 2023 and dispatched them to provinces.
It advised candidates to collect their certificates from their respective schools.
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"ZIMSEC Certificates Cannot Be Combined"

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced the opening of registrations for the June and November 2024 Examinations. ZIMSEC has advised guardians and candidates to visit their school or centre for registration.
The registration fees are pegged in United States dollars but candidates are allowed to pay the fees in the currency of their choice (Rand, USD, ZWL).
In a statement, ZIMSEC said those paying in ZWL will have to use the USD interchange rate of March for June registration. ZIMSEC said:
<blockquote>
For payments in ZWL, the prevailing interbank USD to ZWL exchange rate as of the 13th to 20th of March 2024, for the June session, and the 19th to the 26th of March 2024, for the November session, will be confirmed by ZIMSEC to all examination centres.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC said candidates who want to sit for the June examination should have completed their CALA requirements.
The examinations management body also said learners under the Basic Education Assistance Model (BEAM) will not be funded if they want to retake their examination. It said:
<blockquote>
Government subsidy does not apply to candidates retaking any subjects, BEAM does not support retake examinations and candidates should have fulfilled the CALA requirements for them to sit for the June and/or November examinations.
Stakeholders are encouraged to contact their respective centres for registration closing dates to avoid any inconvenience. For more information or queries kindly contact your nearest ZIMSEC Regional Office or Website www.zimsec.co.zw| WhatsApp: 0772148786 | Email: pr.infor@zimsec.co.zw.
</blockquote>
Ordinary Level candidates at public schools, local authority, and not-for-profit Mission schools will pay US$11 per subject while candidates at private schools, colleges, and private candidates will pay US$24 per subject.
Advanced Level candidates at public schools, local authority, and not-for-profit Mission schools will pay US$22 per subject while candidates at private schools, colleges, and private candidates will pay US$48 per subject.
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ZIMSEC Opens Registration For June And November 2024 Examinations

The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has reportedly not paid some of the examination markers that it engaged to mark the 2023 November Ordinary Level examinations.
The markers, who spoke to <a href="https://cite.org.zw/zimsec-markers-demand-outstanding-allowances/">CITE</a> on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, said they were paid US$175 of the US$375 promised for travel and subsistence allowances.
The markers alleged that they were also meant to be paid US$250 for marking itself, which they have not yet received.
They also claimed ZIMSEC closed all WhatsApp groups they were using for receiving updates.
Some of the aggrieved markers alleged they received payments in their accounts, but the payments were later reversed.
Contacted for comment by CITE, ZIMSEC public relations manager Nicky Dlamini said all examiners had been paid. Said Dlamini:
<blockquote>
Examiner payments are and have been processed accordingly. We implore any examiner who may have an anomaly to contact us for timely assistance.
As an organisation, we cannot comment on WhatsApp groups as we do not corporately create these. I
f it was amongst a group of examiners, they may seek reprieve from their administrators.
ZIMSEC is dedicated to ensuring that all examiners receive their dues timeously for the invaluable service they have provided.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200022832/zimsec-fails-to-pay-exam-transporters">another report</a> claims ZIMSEC hasn’t yet paid the owners of vehicles hired to transport 2023 examination papers, five months after they rendered their services.
The vehicles were hired through the government’s Central Mechanical and Equipment Department (CMED) at a rate of US$152 per day.
They ferried examination papers for Grade Seven, Ordinary and Advanced levels to various centres across Zimbabwe.
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ZIMSEC O-Level Examinations Markers Demand Outstanding Allowances

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) hasn’t yet paid the owners of vehicles hired to transport 2023 examination papers, five months after they rendered their services, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200022832/zimsec-fails-to-pay-exam-transporters">NewsDay</a>.
The vehicles were hired through the government’s Central Mechanical and Equipment Department (CMED) at a rate of US$152 per day.
They ferried examination papers for Grade Seven, Ordinary and Advanced levels to various centres across Zimbabwe.
Vehicle owners who spoke to NewsDay on condition of anonymity said that they rendered services for up to 30 days but were informed that CMED had not received the funds from ZIMSEC to pay them.
The money was to be paid in local currency at the prevailing interbank rate.
Contacted for comment by NewsDay, ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicholette Dlamini said CMED received the funds and “would continue to receive the funds”. She added:
<blockquote>
How or who they pay after we have remitted is not under ZIMSEC’s purview. CMED and Zimsec are parastatals which are engaged in ongoing business partnerships.
</blockquote>
However, CMED spokesperson Tarisai Muzorori said they have received part of the payment for the service rendered to ZIMSEC. She said:
<blockquote>
We have a solid working relationship with our support services and all our operations are done transparently.
Every business agreement we enter into with our stakeholders is bound by a contractual agreement that we honour to the satisfaction of the parties involved.
We have a good working relationship with ZIMSEC and any other State enterprise through our reputable and unmatched quality service provision.
CMED has received part payment for the service rendered to ZIMSEC. However, the money was disbursed to the support service providers according to the portion received.
We promise our support service providers to settle our obligation at the earliest possible time once we receive the final payment.
</blockquote>
ZIMSEC introduced a new exam delivery strategy to distribute materials to exam centres on the day the examination is to be written to prevent leaks.
However, some schools and colleges received the materials late, causing delays and anxiety for candidates, with examinations starting later than scheduled.
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ZIMSEC Examinations Transporters Still To Be Paid

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has said results queries are only accepted within 42 days after the publishing of results.
ZIMSEC released the November 2023 Ordinary Level examination results on Monday, 22 January.
In a statement, ZIMSEC requests for a re-mark, queries about missing marks and about result slips indicating the candidate did not write the exam should be submitted within six weeks. ZIMSEC said:
<blockquote>
** Re-Marks: Request for remark should be submitted through and supported by the School Head where the candidate wrote examinations. The cost is US20 or the equivalent per subject. Request for remark should be made within 42 days of publication of results. 
** M symbol denotes Missing mark. This is usually due to the absence of CALA marks which should be submitted by the school to ZIMSEC. If a candidate has this symbol they should go to the school and ask for a submission of results query to ZIMSEC and submit the appropriate CALA marks. This should be done within the 42-day window period
** X symbol denotes absent- This can either be missing CALA mark or absence to one of the exams (component) which complete the Subject. A results query should be submitted by the school to ZIMSEC where the issue will be rectified after the school has submitted the missing information.
</blockquote>
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) released the November 2023 Ordinary Level results on Monday.
The results for all candidates are available online through the ZIMSEC portal accessed through their website: <a href="https://www.zimsec.co.zw/">www.zimsec.co.zw</a>.
They will be accessible on the ZIMSEC portal for only five days from 3 PM on Monday, 22 January.
Heads of examination centres were advised to collect the results for their respective schools or centres from ZIMSEC’s regional offices beginning yesterday.
ZIMSEC board chairperson Eddie Mwenje said that the percentage pass rate for female candidates was at 30.1 while that of males was at 29.06.
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ZIMSEC Gives Candidates 42 Days To Submit Results Queries

The Government has warned schools that withholding results from candidates with school fees arrears will not go unpunished.
Some schools withhold ZIMSEC results from candidates with school fees arrears to force parents and guardians to pay up because in most cases, once candidates get the results, the parents will simply not clear the arrears.
However, the Permanent Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education Moses Mhike reminded schools that it is illegal to withhold results. He said (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zimsec-o-level-govt-warns-schools-withholding-results/">The Herald</a>):
<blockquote>
The policy from the ministry is very clear and we have always been saying that when it comes to examinations, the contract is between ZIMSEC and the candidate and there is no way the school comes in, in terms of withholding the results.
As a ministry, we will not tire and we will continue to outline the policy. I am also happy to say that we have been getting a lot of feedback from people who have been telling us names of the schools and we have gone in there to carry out our investigations and we have taken appropriate action.
Even during the tours that we have been doing with the minister, we emphasised that action will be taken against non-compliant schools. We will not fold our hands and we will not tire.
I would urge you to continue to supply us with the information and we will take appropriate action guided by our Statutory Instrument as guided by the Public Service Commission.
</blockquote>
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) released the November 2023 Ordinary Level results on Monday.
The results for all candidates are available online through the ZIMSEC portal accessed through their website: <a href="https://www.zimsec.co.zw/">www.zimsec.co.zw</a>.
They will be accessible on the ZIMSEC portal for only five days from 3 PM on Monday, 22 January.
Heads of examination centres were advised to collect the results for their respective schools or centres from ZIMSEC’s regional offices beginning yesterday.
ZIMSEC board chairperson Eddie Mwenje said that the percentage pass rate for female candidates was at 30.1 while that of males was at 29.06.
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