The principal of Emirates Primary School in Harare has been arrested after 41 Grade Seven learners were allegedly left unregistered for examinations over missing fees.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has referred the Zimsec Amendment Bill back to Parliament, requiring legislators to reconsider provisions over which he has raised reservations.

A new report by Transparency International has uncovered widespread corruption in education systems across Africa, warning of a “direct assault on human rights” affecting countries including Zimbabwe.