Schools Prohibited From Rejecting ZiG Payments

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a directive warning schools against rejecting ZiG for fee payments. Minister Torerayi Moyo stated that all educational institutions must accept the local currency and adhere to approved fee structures as the second school term begins. This mandate addresses reports of schools demanding payment in foreign currency. The government is enforcing this policy to ensure the legitimacy of the ZiG and to prevent unauthorized fee hikes. Schools found violating the directive face potential regulatory action. The move highlights the government's ongoing struggle to maintain the currency's status in the face of widespread preference for foreign tender in the private and public sectors.