Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo says the Government has intensified measures to safeguard the credibility and integrity of public examinations administered by the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC).
Speaking on the ongoing examination season, Minister Moyo said that since 2023, all high-stakes examination papers have been delivered to schools on the morning of each exam — a move designed to prevent premature access and minimise the risk of leaks.
“To maintain the integrity of our national examinations, we introduced strict logistical controls. All high-stakes papers are now delivered on the morning of the examination. This system has helped us close loopholes that previously exposed papers to tampering,” he said.
The Minister also revealed that the Ministry is working closely with practising and retired teachers stationed at examination clusters, alongside State security agencies, to ensure round-the-clock protection of exam materials.
“We have deployed practising and retired teachers to be physically present where all question papers are stored. In addition, we are collaborating with the police and other State security organs to guard these centres,” he said.
Moyo added that the Ministry continues to engage school heads’ associations at both primary and secondary levels to reinforce awareness of the importance of protecting national examinations.
“We are working hand in hand with heads’ associations to strengthen our collective responsibility in safeguarding the credibility of our examinations,” he said.
Beyond logistical improvements, new technological safeguards have also been introduced.
Moyo noted that every ZIMSEC question paper now carries unique security features that enable authorities to verify authenticity, trace the source of any leak, and pinpoint the exact region or centre of origin.
“These security features allow us to track every question paper we produce, confirm legitimacy, and identify any fake or leaked copies with precision,” he said.
The enhanced security system reflects government’s broader commitment to ensuring that Zimbabwe’s education standards remain credible, transparent, and internationally recognised.
