Maths no longer mandatory for indigenous languages teacher training

Zimbabwe's Higher Education Minister announced that Mathematics will no longer be a mandatory entry requirement for Indigenous Minority Languages teacher training starting in 2026. The policy aims to increase inclusivity and support the government's Heritage-Based Education 5.0 framework.
Belvedere Technical Teachers College graduated 914 students, with 97% trained in STEM disciplines, as Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava announced a new policy removing Mathematics as a compulsory entry requirement for Indigenous Minority Languages teacher specialisation while urging graduates to drive innovation and rural industrialisation.
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