In a notice issued on Friday, 20 March 2026, ZIMSEC said the applicable rates are US$1 = ZiG26.53 and US$1 = ZAR16.89. The council reiterated that all examination fees must be paid through schools or designated examination centres, and not directly to ZIMSEC.

Harare, Zimbabwe – February 22, 2026 – The Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO) has officially referenced its National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF), a move set to harmonise Zimbabwe’s education and training standards with regional and continental benchmarks.