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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>​13 Academic Qualifications and Counting, From Sitting on a Classroom Floor to Earning a PhD</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/13-degrees-and-counting-from-sitting-on-a-classroom-floor-to-earning-a-phd</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Dumisani Ndlovu — Chief Superintendent Dr. Leon Marongedza has shared his journey from rural hardship to earning a PhD and giving back to disadvantaged schools and learners. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:21:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Leon Marongedza, Chief Superintendent Leon Marongedza, Gweru Urban DISPOL, Zimbabwe Republic Police, PhD, rural education, rural schools Zimbabwe, education, human capital development, Midlands Province, Gweru, police officer, academic excellence, rural learners, education challenges, community development</media:keywords>
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<title>STEPS Launches Free Night Classes in Cairns for Local Learners</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/steps-launches-free-night-classes-in-cairns-for-local-learners</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Australia — STEPS has launched free night classes in Cairns through its Skills for Education and Employment Program, helping eligible residents develop reading, writing, numeracy and digital skills outside standard business hours. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:08:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>STEPS, Cairns night classes, free night classes Cairns, Skills for Education and Employment, SEE Program, free education Australia, adult learning Cairns, vocational training Cairns, digital skills, literacy skills, numeracy skills, employment training, Australian Government training, Cairns learners</media:keywords>
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<title>South Africa Hosts Ugandan Delegation for Technical and Vocational Education for Knowledge&#45;Sharing</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-hosts-ugandan-delegation-for-technical-and-vocational-education-for-knowledge-sharing-engagement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Delicious Mathuthu — The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is hosting Uganda’s Vocational and Technical Assessment Board for a four-day engagement focused on qualifications systems, TVET and pathways linking vocational and higher education. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Africa, Uganda, SAQA, UVTAB, TVET, technical and vocational education, qualifications systems, vocational education, higher education, universities, universities of technology, education and training, skills development</media:keywords>
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<title>Ministry Raises Concern Over Gweru Polytechnic Pass Rate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ministry-raises-concern-over-gweru-polytechnic-pass-rate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Dumisani Ndlovu — Government has ordered a probe into poor pass rates, lecturer absenteeism and administrative inefficiencies at polytechnic colleges after Gweru Polytechnic recorded a 74% pass rate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:20:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru Polytechnic, Smelisizwe Sibanda, polytechnic pass rates, Zimbabwe higher education, tertiary education Zimbabwe, lecturer absenteeism, Gweru Polytechnic graduation, STEM education Zimbabwe, student performance, drug and substance abuse, higher education ministry</media:keywords>
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<title>MSU Drives Zimbabwe&amp;apos;s Education 5.0 with Breakthrough Innovations in Infrastructure, Tech, and Agribusiness</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/msu-drives-zimbabwes-education-50-with-breakthrough-innovations-in-infrastructure-tech-and-agribusiness</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/msu-drives-zimbabwes-education-50-with-breakthrough-innovations-in-infrastructure-tech-and-agribusiness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Midlands State University showcases groundbreaking innovations—including nanotech road surfacing, modular water treatment, commercial aquaculture, and AI projects—alongside top legal and scientific recognitions at its 27th graduation ceremony.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:13:53 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Midlands State University, MSU, Education 5.0 Zimbabwe, modified coal tar technology, Pitscottie Dam aquaculture, rural water treatment plant, Nelson Mandela World Moot Court, Zimbabwe university innovation, Professor Victor Muzvidziwa   ​Meta Tags</media:keywords>
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<title>At 13 Degrees, Dr. Marongedze’s Journey From Police Officer to Lifelong Scholar Continues</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-badge-and-the-book-the-tireless-journey-of-dr-leon-marondedze</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-badge-and-the-book-the-tireless-journey-of-dr-leon-marondedze</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Leon Marongedza—from a 1994 Zimbabwe Republic Police recruit to Officer Commanding Gweru Urban District, lawyer, and holder of over 7 university degrees. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:03:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Leon Marongedza, Gweru police commander, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Midlands State University graduation, ZRP scholar, police law degree, lifelong learning story, Dumisani Ndlovu, Gweru Urban District</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 200 Mutare Inmates Graduate from Bible Foundation School  </title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/over-200-mutare-inmates-graduate-from-bible-foundation-school</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A total of 208 inmates in Mutare complete Christ Embassy’s Bible Foundation School as ZPCS highlights spiritual guidance in offender rehabilitation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:19:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mutare Prison, Bible Foundation School, Christ Embassy, ZPCS, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, inmate rehabilitation, prison ministry, spiritual rehabilitation, Mutare Remand Prison, Mutare Prison Farm, Ruth Musarurwa</media:keywords>
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<title>New Book Addresses Rising Student Behaviour Challenges Impacting Australian Teacher Retention</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/new-book-addresses-rising-student-behaviour-challenges-impacting-australian-teacher-retention</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Australian education expert, Adam Voigt, has launched a new book, &#039;The Truth About Student Behaviour&#039;, offering practical, relational solutions to address classroom disruption. The publication arrives amid data showing student behaviour is a primary driver of rising teacher stress and attrition in Australia, emphasizing the need for structural culture shifts over punitive measures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:44:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Adam Voigt, student behaviour, teacher attrition, Australian education, school culture, teacher stress, classroom management, teacher retention, OECD education data, school discipline</media:keywords>
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<title>President Mnangagwa Commends MSU Law After Sweeping Global Moot Court Title</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/president-mnangagwa-commends-msu-law-after-sweeping-global-moot-court-title</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/president-mnangagwa-commends-msu-law-after-sweeping-global-moot-court-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ​President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly commended Midlands State University (MSU) law graduates Prince Tinokunda Mafigu and Ruth Fadzai Jokonya at the 27th graduation ceremony following their global victory at the 18th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Geneva. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:37:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Midlands State University graduation, MSU law school, Prince Tinokunda Mafigu, Ruth Fadzai Jokonya, Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, Geneva moot court victory, Claudius Makwara, Zimbabwe higher education news</media:keywords>
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<title>Youths Urged to Turn Digital Skills into Economic Opportunities</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/youths-urged-to-turn-digital-skills-into-economic-opportunities</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/youths-urged-to-turn-digital-skills-into-economic-opportunities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwean youths have been urged to transform their training into business ventures, job creation and economic growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:13:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru digital skills, Zimbabwe youth empowerment, Silveira House, Midlands Province vocational training, Zimbabwe 2030 economy, youth entrepreneurship Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/anti-corruption-probe-launched-over-alleged-diversion-of-catholic-school-funds-to-politics</guid>
<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>
<media:keywords>NSW ICAC, Independent Commission Against Corruption, Catholic Schools NSW, public education funding, Catholic schools Australia, political party recruitment, Dallas McInerney, Carol Matthews, IEUA NSW ACT, education funding, public funds, school funding, financial transparency, education sector, New South Wales, Australia</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/experts-gather-in-melbourne-to-address-five-years-of-taliban-rule-in-afghanistan</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/msu-law-relocation-sparks-transport-housing-outcry-as-students-and-parents-face-fresh-costs</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-primary-schools-celebrate-national-primary-education-week-2026</guid>
<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>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-introduces-rbz-child-governor</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-introduces-rbz-child-governor</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mugodhi-elected-zimbabwes-child-president</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/feature-we-just-want-our-children-safe-catholic-school-parents-escalate-calls-for-accountability</guid>
<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>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-tightens-learner-transport-safety-after-gweru-inferno-claims-seven-young-lives</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-tightens-learner-transport-safety-after-gweru-inferno-claims-seven-young-lives</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/msu-inaugurates-new-src-to-strengthen-student-representation</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-launches-notinmyschool-campaign-to-combat-violence-and-bullying-2031</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/hope-rises-from-the-dust-as-mbirimi-donation-transforms-mlanke-school-dream</guid>
<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>
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<title>From Classroom Dreamer to National Innovator: Musemwa Leads Mkoba’s New Generation of Change&#45;Makers</title>
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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>
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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>
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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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