DINGULWAZI FIGHTS BACK! School slams fake news on ‘unqualified teachers’ claims
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DINGULWAZI Primary School in Plumtree has come out guns blazing, dismissing viral social media claims that it’s dishing out substandard education and hiring unqualified teachers.
The school, located in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South, was recently blasted in a sensational post by a page calling itself “Plumtree Titshi” on Facebook and WhatsApp. The post claimed the school used the wrong syllabus, had low standards, and employed untrained teachers.
But the school’s founder, Agnes Nyamima, says it’s all lies.
Mangwe District Schools Inspector Mr Danisa Nkomo confirmed that Dingulwazi is fully registered under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and meets government standards.
“We recently assessed the school, and both parents and learners are very happy,” said Nkomo. “They are yet to write ZIMSEC exams, but the first batch writes next year and will give us further insight.”
Nyamina said: “Regarding the recent article, we would like to clarify that certain allegations made against our institution were inaccurate,” she said. “Specifically, the claims regarding unqualified teachers, using the wrong syllabus, and having low standards in terms of academic excellence were unfounded and misrepresented the facts.”
Nyamima, who co-founded the school in 2009, said Dingulwazi began with just 36 pupils in a modest four-roomed house and has since grown into a reputable institution. “Our first class is now at university. That alone speaks volumes,” she added.
Backing the school’s record,
Headmaster Mr Mduduzi Ndlovu also rubbished the claims, saying the school follows the national syllabus and employs qualified staff.
“A school does not operate outside Ministry guidelines,” he said. “We recently got ZIMSEC registration because we met the required standards.”
Even teachers were left fuming by the attack. Grade One teacher Mr Malvin Thabani Dube said no effort was made to get their side of the story.
“No one came here to speak to us. We are open to interviews and questions, but no one approached us before spreading those falsehoods,” he said.
With the school now in the spotlight, Dingulwazi is standing tall, urging the public to get facts straight before sharing unverified gossip.
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