Will you get your ZIMSEC results without paying School fees? Minister Torerayi Moyo explains

On Jan 9, 2026

No School Can Withhold ZIMSEC Results, Says Minister

Parents across Zimbabwe have worried about withheld ZIMSEC results. Some schools reportedly demanded outstanding fees before releasing results to candidates.

However, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education has ended the confusion. She firmly stated that no school, public or private, has legal authority to hold results over arrears.

She stressed that this position is not negotiable. Examination results belong to the learner, not the school administration.

Clarifying the Law for Schools

Many school heads argued they needed leverage to recover debts. Yet the minister reminded them that debt collection has lawful channels.

Schools may engage parents through payment plans and civil processes. They may not punish learners by blocking access to their achievements.

This clarification protects vulnerable families already facing economic hardship. It also promotes fairness within the education system.

No School Can Withhold ZIMSEC Results, Says Minister

Parents across Zimbabwe have worried about withheld ZIMSEC results. Some schools reportedly demanded outstanding fees before releasing results to candidates.

However, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education has ended the confusion. She firmly stated that no school, public or private, has legal authority to hold results over arrears.

She stressed that this position is not negotiable. Examination results belong to the learner, not the school administration.

Clarifying the Law for Schools

Many school heads argued they needed leverage to recover debts. Yet the minister reminded them that debt collection has lawful channels.

Schools may engage parents through payment plans and civil processes. They may not punish learners by blocking access to their achievements.

This clarification protects vulnerable families already facing economic hardship. It also promotes fairness within the education system.

Protecting Learners’ Rights and Futures

When results are withheld, learners miss college and job opportunities. Their lives can be delayed for months or even years.

The minister’s stance therefore safeguards constitutional rights to education. It also supports national goals for inclusive development.

Parents are encouraged to know their rights clearly. They should challenge any school that withholds results.

They can report violations to district education offices for action. Such complaints help the ministry monitor compliance and protect every learner.

What Parents and Schools Should Do Next

Parents with arrears should still engage schools honestly. They must seek realistic payment arrangements and honour agreed plans.

Meanwhile, school authorities should improve financial management systems. Transparent budgets and timely communication can reduce conflict over fees.

Stakeholders now need cooperation rather than confrontation. Government, schools, and parents must work together for learners’ success.

Ultimately, the message is simple and firm. No learner should lose opportunities because a school ignores the law. Learners deserve timely results.