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<title>Kwedu News &#45; : Education</title>
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<description>Kwedu News &#45; : Education</description>
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<title>Anti&#45;Corruption Probe Launched Over Alleged Diversion of Catholic School Funds to Politics</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/anti-corruption-probe-launched-over-alleged-diversion-of-catholic-school-funds-to-politics</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New South Wales ICAC has commenced formal proceedings into allegations that up to AU$265,000 in public education funding allocated to Catholic schools was diverted to political factional activities and party recruitment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:10:58 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Experts Gather in Melbourne to Address Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/experts-gather-in-melbourne-to-address-five-years-of-taliban-rule-in-afghanistan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global researchers, policy experts and Afghan diaspora leaders will convene in Melbourne for the 2026 Afghanistan Conference to analyse the human rights, security and diplomatic challenges under five years of Taliban rule. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:10:35 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2026 Afghanistan Conference, Taliban rule five years, Monash University, University of Melbourne, Dr Farkhondeh Akbari, CEVAW, Afghanistan gender apartheid</media:keywords>
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<title>MSU Law Relocation Sparks Transport, Housing Outcry as Students and Parents Face Fresh Costs</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/msu-law-relocation-sparks-transport-housing-outcry-as-students-and-parents-face-fresh-costs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The relocation of Midlands State University’s Faculty of Law to Kwekwe has sparked concern among students and parents over transport, accommodation and rising costs after the University’s planned shuttle service was suspended. MSU says it is working with private transport operators to establish affordable routes between Kwekwe town and the new law school. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:46:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MSU Law School, Midlands State University, MSU Kwekwe Campus, E.D. Mnangagwa Law School, MSU law students, student transport crisis, Kwekwe transport, university shuttle, student accommodation, MSU relocation, parents concerns, student fees, public transport, Kwekwe students, tertiary education Zimbabwe, university transport Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Primary Schools Celebrate National Primary Education Week 2026</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-primary-schools-celebrate-national-primary-education-week-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Australian Primary Principals Association has launched National Primary Education Week to highlight the role of primary education and parent-teacher partnerships in child development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:23:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>National Primary Education Week, APPA, Angela Falkenberg, Primary Principals Day, Australian education, Frank Oberklaid</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Introduces RBZ Child Governor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe has introduced RBZ Child Governor through the Schools Monetary Policy Challenge, supported by a ZiG10 million financial literacy programme to empower future economists and policymakers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:31:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe RBZ Child Governor, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Schools Monetary Policy Challenge, Dr John Mushayavanhu, financial literacy Zimbabwe, monetary policy education, ZiG10 million RBZ programme, youth economic empowerment, Zimbabwe education, future economists</media:keywords>
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<title>Mugodhi Elected Zimbabwe&amp;apos;s Child President</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mugodhi-elected-zimbabwes-child-president</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tinashe Mugodhi has been elected Zimbabwe&#039;s new Child President, with Coline Mutepfa and Kundi Patrick Chimbuya elected Vice Presidents. The Junior Parliament advocates for children&#039;s rights and youth participation in governance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:39:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tinashe Mugodhi, Zimbabwe Child President, Junior Parliament Zimbabwe, Kundi Patrick Chimbuya, Coline Mutepfa, Tarirana Prince Marley, Lionel Mazarire, Child President election, children&#039;s rights Zimbabwe, youth leadership, St Mary&#039;s High School, Thornhill High School, St Augustine&#039;s High School, Zimbabwe governance, youth participation</media:keywords>
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<title>Suspected STI  Cases Haunt Chishawasha Primary, Parents Concerned</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/feature-we-just-want-our-children-safe-catholic-school-parents-escalate-calls-for-accountability</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Following alleged reports of pupils seeking treatment for STIs from traditional healers, Parents at Chishawasha Primary School in Goromonzi are demanding transparency over the handling of learner welfare with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education saying it will investigate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chishawasha Primary School, Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, learner welfare, child safeguarding, Roman Catholic mission school, school safety, Zimbabwe education, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Taungana Ndoro</media:keywords>
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<title>Government Tightens Learner Transport Safety After Gweru Inferno Claims Seven Young Lives</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Government is set to unveil sweeping learner transport safety reforms after the Gweru school run commuter omnibus inferno that killed seven children, introducing stricter vehicle inspections, enforcement and safety measures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:05:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru inferno, learner transport safety, school transport Zimbabwe, Torerai Moyo, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, road safety Zimbabwe, school bus safety, Gweru tragedy, State-assisted funeral, learner transport reforms, Zimbabwe road accidents, school children safety, vehicle inspections, hazardous goods transport, road traffic accident Zimbabwe, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Matongo Primary School, Senga Primary School, Stanley Primary School, Wendy&#039;</media:keywords>
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<title>MSU Inaugurates New SRC to Strengthen Student Representation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/msu-inaugurates-new-src-to-strengthen-student-representation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Midlands State University (MSU) has inaugurated its newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC), with University leaders urging the new team to prioritise teamwork, accountability and student welfare. The council, led by SRC President Munashe B. Madechihwe, pledged to strengthen communication between students and the University while advocating for student interests and development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:02:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Midlands State University, MSU, SRC inauguration, Student Representative Council, Munashe Madechihwe, Professor V.N. Muzvidziwa, student leadership, university governance, student welfare, Gweru, Zimbabwe universities, higher education Zimbabwe, MSU students, student representation, campus leadership, university news, Midlands State University SRC, student engagement, student affairs, Zimbabwe education</media:keywords>
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<title>Promising Learner&amp;apos;s Dream Lost Amid Allegations of Politics, Power and Division</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-scholarship-that-became-the-battleground-how-a-promising-learners-dream-was-lost-amid-allegations-of-politics-power-and-division</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-scholarship-that-became-the-battleground-how-a-promising-learners-dream-was-lost-amid-allegations-of-politics-power-and-division</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What began as a life-changing educational opportunity ended in controversy as a vulnerable promising Lower Sixth learner, Laurah Mangondoza is now out of school, raising serious questions about child rights, education access and adults allegedly placing a child&#039;s future ahead of politics and personal interests. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:26:22 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shurugwi scholarship dispute, Laura Mangondoza, child rights Zimbabwe, education access, CAMFED Zimbabwe, Rodwell Mbiri scholarship, Shurugwi South, Mtshabezi High School, school bursary dispute, Zimbabwe education, learner out of school, child welfare, Social Welfare investigation, Midlands education news</media:keywords>
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<title>Gweru Launches “Not in My School” Campaign to Combat Violence and Bullying</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-launches-notinmyschool-campaign-to-combat-violence-and-bullying-2031</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gweru District Ministry of Education has launched the “Not in My School” campaign to combat violence and bullying. Gweru District Development Coordinator, Tarisai Mudadigwa and District Schools Insepctor Chrispen Lunga called for community-wide action to protect learners and promote safe education environments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Not in My School campaign, Gweru District, Tarisai Mudadigwa, Chrispen Lunga, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Zimbabwe education, anti-bullying campaign, child protection, school safety, SDG 16.2, ending violence against children, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Dr. Tonderai Moyo, Midlands Province</media:keywords>
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<title>Hope Rises from the Dust as Mbirimi Donation Transforms Mlanke School Dream</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/hope-rises-from-the-dust-as-mbirimi-donation-transforms-mlanke-school-dream</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mlanke Primary School in Ward 21, Shurugwi South, was born out of community desperation to protect children from walking nearly 14 kilometres to Dorset Primary. With villagers moulding bricks and erecting makeshift structures, the school has struggled with inadequate infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:27:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mlanke Primary School, Shurugwi South education, Dorset Resettlement Area, Rodwell Mbirimi donation, rural school development Zimbabwe, community education projects, Midlands Province schools, rural infrastructure development, Zimbabwe education access, school construction support</media:keywords>
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<title>Great Zimbabwe University Honours Founding Law Dean, Victor Nkiwane</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/great-zimbabwe-university-honours-founding-law-dean-victor-nkiwane</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Great Zimbabwe University has honoured Herbert Chitepo Law School founding Dean, Victor Nkiwane, for his decade‑long leadership in establishing the faculty as a recognised centre of legal education. The ceremony celebrated his mentorship, accreditation milestones and enduring influence on Zimbabwe’s legal fraternity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:06:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Victor Nkiwane, Herbert Chitepo Law School, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo legal education, Zimbabwe law faculty, Dean Emeritus, Council for Legal Education accreditation, moot court competitions Zimbabwe, legal mentorship Zimbabwe, university honours ceremony</media:keywords>
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<title>From Classroom Dreamer to National Innovator: Musemwa Leads Mkoba’s New Generation of Change&#45;Makers</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-classroom-dreamer-to-national-innovator-musemwa-leads-mkobas-new-generation-of-change-makers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wilson Musemwa and Anesutenzi Munyangiri emerged as stars of Mkoba Teachers College’s 46th graduation. Musemwa won Best Innovator of the Year and a Deputy Headmaster post, while Munyangiri celebrated a life‑changing transformation into a confident science educator. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mkoba, Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Mkoba Teachers College graduation, Mkoba Teachers College 46th graduation, Zimbabwe Education 5.0, Wilson Musemwa innovator, Anesutenzi Munyangiri science teacher, Zimbabwe innovators in education, Best Innovator of the Year Zimbabwe, Gangarabwe High School deputy headmaster, Global Science Academy Zvishavane, Zimbabwe education transformation, Zimbabwe science graduates, Zimbabwe teaching innovation, Zimbabwe community builders, Zimbabwe educati</media:keywords>
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<title>Mkoba Teachers College Caps 679 Graduands, Charts Way to Golden Jubilee</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mkoba-teachers-college-caps-679-graduates-as-it-charts-path-to-golden-jubilee</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mkoba Teachers College marked its 46th graduation with 679 graduands, a 99.33% pass rate and groundbreaking student innovations as Principal Dr. Rosina Mavunga celebrated the institution’s journey toward its golden jubilee of academic excellence and community empowerment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:37:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mkoba Teachers College, Mkoba Teachers College graduation, 46th graduation ceremony, Zimbabwe teacher training, Gweru Midlands education, Dr Rosina Mavunga, Education 5.0 Zimbabwe, Vision 2030, academic excellence Zimbabwe, teacher education Zimbabwe, student innovations Zimbabwe, community empowerment Zimbabwe, cultural heritage education, Gandara Group of Schools, Ishasha School Binga, Zimbabwe cultural village, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Zimbabwe Teacher</media:keywords>
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<title>South Coast Educators Honoured with Prestigious Harvard Scholarships</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-coast-educators-honoured-with-prestigious-harvard-scholarships</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two NSW South Coast principals, Ruth Winfield and Caroline David, have won the 2026 Harvard Principals Scholarships. Recognised for leadership at Vincentia and Woonona High Schools, they will join a global cohort at Harvard to bring world-class educational research back to the New South Wales public school system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:10:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Harvard Principals Scholarships, Public Education Foundation, Ruth Winfield, Caroline David, Vincentia High School, Woonona High School, NSW Department of Education, public education Australia, educational leadership, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Harvard Graduate School of Education</media:keywords>
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<title>Schools to Seek Approval for Cambridge Exams Under New ZIMSEC Policy</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/schools-to-seek-approval-for-cambridge-exams-under-new-zimsec-policy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe has introduced a new policy requiring schools to seek Government approval before offering Cambridge exams alongside ZIMSEC. From 2027, ZIMSEC will be compulsory nationwide, with Cambridge treated as a supplementary qualification under strict regulation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:33:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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