GOVERNMENT yesterday said an increase in fees and levies made by schools without its approval is considered unlawful, hence null
and void.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Professor Paul Mavima said Government will not approve requests to charge fees in a specific currency as all modes of payment are acceptable.
He said schools that wish to increase school fees and levies must submit their applications to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education for approval.
“Statutory Instrument 159A of 2007 gives the official requirements for the approval of fees. It’s recognised that the level of fees and levies charged reflect the economic
environment and in the case of some schools, significant revenue is required following the withdrawal of the Government Teachers’ Grant to schools that previously received
them,” said Prof Mavima who was in
Bulawayo yesterday for the ministry’s
strategic planning workshop.Chronicle