Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Zimbabwe)

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The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is a department in the Government of Zimbabwe that is responsible for the management of primary and secondary education within the country. The incumbent minister is Hon. Dr. Torerayi Moyo who was appointed in September 2023. [1]

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References

  1. "Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa drops education minister after public outcry". Reuters.