Satellite Schools: An epitome of Matabeleland’s Comatose Education System

Dilapidated and ill-equipped: This is the state of Dwala Primary School in Gwanda, Matabeleland South. Image by Clifford Masevedze


Satellite schools established in the aftermath of the country’s chaotic land reform program — and later — are in dire straits.


This story is part of a reporting project supported by the Pulitzer Center.


BY MELODY MPANDE | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAR 6, 2023

Without ICT Infrastructure, In Binga E-learning Is Just A Pipe Dream

Hwange booster base station…In Binga, this infrastructure is a rare find. As such, e-learning remains a pipe dream. Image by Calvin Manika


Students in parts of Binga and other areas in Matabeleland North are falling behind due to a lack of Information Communication Technologies infrastructure for e-learning which forms part of the country’s updated education curriculum.


This story is part of a reporting series supported by the Pulitzer Centre.


BY CALVIN MANIKA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAR 8, 2023