School head: Dropout rate stands at 71pc

Parents and guardians have been blamed for the increase in the number of dropouts and absenteeism in schools with education stakeholders in Nzega District suggesting legal measures be taken against such adults.

>Petroleum adulteration rate has dropped by 71 per cent, the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) has said.

The rate at which pupils are dropping out of school, particularly in rural areas, is a source of national concern. It is now estimated that about half of enrolled pupils drop out before completing primary education.

>The dropout rate for schoolgirls  at Mipa Secondary School in Sekebugoro Ward, Kishapu District,  Shinyanga Region is expected to decrease after the construction of a dormitory for them.

Namtumbo school head sacked
Daily News
THE Executive Director of Namtumbo District Council, Mr Mohamed Maje, has fired a head teacher and a Ward Coordinator for alleged various irregularities. The move comes after the two refused to give permission to officers from the Education Department to ...

>Residents of Sokola Street in Majengo Ward, Kahama Township are pressing for the expulsion of Majengo Primary School head teacher, Mr William Ngulu from the post, accusing him of isolating them in development activities at the school.

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Former Milford Haven School head girl heads to Africa to support communities
Milford Mercury
A FORMER head girl at Milford Haven School will be heading to Tanzania later this year to bring “positive change in the developing communities” with an international charity. Isabelle Emile's interest in international development started by a trip to ...

Mwanza’s volleyball big guns, Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Club, have expressed desire to regain their dominance over their rivals, Baptist Club, when the two sides meet in a friendly match at the former’s venue tomorrow.

Champions League-winning coaches Kheireddine Madoui and Diego Garzitto meet when Entente Setif and Al Merrikh play this weekend.