Zim schools to resume normal classes by November

ZTN Correspondent

Schools in Zimbabwe will open to all grades and forms on November 9, 2020.

Authorities shut learning institutions in March after Zimbabwe recorded its first Covid-19 case. Only final Cambridge examination classes resumed on September 14, with Zimsec-administered classes scheduled to begin on September 28.

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, on Tuesday, said Cabinet had approved the reopening of schools.

“Phase 1 will open on September 28; this will entail Grade 7, Forms 4 and 6,” she said.

Senator Mutsvangwa added, “Phase 2 will open on 26 October 2020, and will involve Grade 6, Form 3 and 5. Finally, Phase 3 will open on 9 November 2020 covering the rest of the learners which covers ECD A and B, Grade 1,2,3,4,5, Form 1 and 2.”