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.
Why it matters
This policy shift reflects a broader effort to widen access to higher education and prioritize the preservation of indigenous languages within the national curriculum.
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.
Officiating at the college's 39th Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony in Harare, Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Frederick Shava said the milestone reflected government's commitment to producing technically competent, values-driven educators.
The ceremony ran under the theme: "Driving Innovation and Rural Industrialisation for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth."
In line with Heritage-Based Education 5.0, Shava announced Circular No. 1 of 2026.
With effect from the First Semester of 2026, Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory prerequisite for entry into Indigenous Minority Languages teacher specialisation.
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