“As the Ministry responsible for leading the country’s skills revolution, we are committed to implementing the recommendations outlined in this Report. We will pursue key policy recommendations and action plans which include among other things the establishment of a National Skills Council, conducting regular skills audits and the implementation of the Triple Helix Model of […]
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This Thursday, the Minister of Skills Audit and Development, Professor Paul Mavima, hosted the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Zhou Ding. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries through skills development initiatives. The collaboration aims to leverage China’s expertise in vocational training and technological advancement to bolster Zimbabwe’s human capital […]
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Story by Justin Mahlahla In an address at the 6th Edition of the Organisational Development Conference held in Harare this Thursday, the Minister of Skills Audit and Development, Professor Paul Mavima underscored the critical intersection between organisational transformation and national skills development. The Minister framed human capital development as the cornerstone of institutional resilience in […]
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Story by Justin Mahlahla On a bright August morning in Hatfield, Harare, the rhythmic hum of sewing machines welcomed officials from the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development into the vibrant workspace of Kudakwashe Gara, an entrepreneur whose hands stitch together Zimbabwe’s entrepreneurial spirit with every garment she creates. What began as a frustrating search […]
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Introduction: The Key to Zimbabwe’s Economic Future As the world faces rapid economic shifts, the importance of human capital—defined as the collective skills, knowledge, and health of a population—has never been more evident than in this generation. Zimbabwe just like the rest of the African continent, stands at a crucial juncture requiring that we be […]
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At the 2025 Africa Regional Conference on Education & Skills Development in Ghana, Permanent Secretary Ambassador Rudo Chitiga delivered a powerful message: Skills are the foundation of Africa’s future!
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In a nation brimming with potential, such as Zimbabwe, human capital is the linchpin of the sought after accelerated transformation. However, we find ourselves at a crossroads: the industry bemoans a persistent mismatch between the skills our education system produces and those that it desperately requires.
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Here is a list of government Vocational Training Centres around the country, for your skilling needs! UPDATED VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE INFORMATION SHEET PROVINCE VTC NAME CENTRE HEAD LOCATION/ DISTRICT COURSES CONTACT MANICALAND Magamba Mr Chisunga 15km Mtre-Hre Road Commercial Agriculture, Clothing and textile technology, Cosmetology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Secretarial Studies, Brick and […]
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Zimbabwe’s economy is heavily reliant on the informal sector, which employs over 60% of the workforce. However, traditional education systems often fail to acknowledge the skills acquired outside formal schooling.
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