Zimbabwe MPs are pushing for legislation to stop individuals and non-academic organisations from awarding honorary doctorates, arguing that the practice is damaging the credibility of the country’s education system.

Matabeleland South Minister Albert Nguluvhe has called for non-performing teachers to be removed, citing poor pass rates and an influx of unemployed teachers returning from South Africa.

Speaking in the Senate last week, Torerayi Moyo said the move is aimed at aligning the country’s education system with national development goals and strengthening the teaching of Zimbabwe’s history, culture, and indigenous languages. The Heritage-Based Curriculum was introduced to produce learners who are not only “job seekers” but also “job creators,” grounding education in Zimbabwe’s natural resources, cultural identity, and economic realities.