State Intervenes in Failing Schools

The government launched intensive teacher training after 550 primary schools recorded Grade 7 pass rates below 10% in 2025, as reported by the Daily News. Education officials blame chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, and poor infrastructure. The intervention, while necessary, masks a systemic failure: Zimbabwe's education sector has been hollowed out by years of economic crisis, leaving rural schools especially vulnerable to collapse. This crisis highlights the deep-seated inequalities in Zimbabwe's education system.