June O-Level pass rate drops, A-Level improves

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) released the June 2026 Ordinary and Advanced Level examination results. The Ordinary Level pass rate for candidates who wrote five or more subjects fell by 2.87% from 5.87% in 2025 to 3% in June 2026. In contrast, the Advanced Level pass rate improved significantly. Candidates can access their results online from 6pm Monday. The core vulnerability: The declining O-Level pass rate signals deepening challenges in foundational education quality, with long-term implications for the country's human capital.