Government Warns Schools Against Rejecting ZiG School Fees Payments
Government has warned schools against rejecting Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) school fees payments or charging parents above approved fee structures ahead of the opening of the second school term on Tuesday.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo said all schools were required to accept ZiG as full payment without imposing restrictions or demanding conversion into foreign currency.
Schools Ordered to Accept ZiG
Speaking during an interview with the SundayMail, Minister Moyo said the ZiG remains legal tender and schools must comply with Government policy on school fees payments.
“The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is legal tender, and Government has directed all schools to accept ZiG as full payment, without restrictions, and at the official scheduled fee levels. No school may refuse ZiG or demand conversion into any other currency,” he said.
He added that authorities were closely monitoring compliance through financial audit teams and a WhatsApp reporting platform where parents can report violations.
Tough Action Against Offending Schools
Moyo said Government would take strict action against schools and administrators found violating the directive.
“Our position is zero tolerance. Any school or administrator found charging fees above the approved amount, charging exclusively in foreign currency, turning away learners for non-payment of fees or levies . . . will face immediate disciplinary action,” he said.
The minister warned that school heads found guilty could be charged under the Education Act, while repeat offenders risk having their schools deregistered.
He revealed that some school heads had already been dismissed over similar violations in the past six months, with prosecutions still underway.
Schools Ready for Second Term
Meanwhile, Moyo said Government’s assessment across all 10 provinces showed that schools were adequately prepared for the start of the second term.
Schools are expected to reopen on Tuesday following the end of the first term break.
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