A major national push to improve financial literacy in Zimbabwe’s schools brought together teachers from all ten provinces for a two-day “Train the Trainer” workshop hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
The programme, funded by the Investor Protection Fund (IPF), ran from 13 to 14 November 2025 in Kadoma and represents a significant step toward integrating capital markets education into the national curriculum.
The workshop followed the signing of an MoU in October and introduced educators to both traditional and digital tools designed to simplify complex capital market concepts. Teachers participated in case studies, group work, and simulations using the Capital Market Awareness Toolkit, which includes the audio and video dramas Ayoba Mkoba and Grain of Fortune, developed as extensions of the Investment 101 Capital Market Handbook first published in 2019.
MoPSE Director of Education, Mr Innocent Chishumba, underscored the workshop’s strategic value in his opening remarks. “As the Ministry, we recognise that financial literacy is a key life skill in today’s world as it empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions, manage resources efficiently, and participate meaningfully in the economic development of our nation,” he said.
He added, “By strengthening the capacity of our teachers, we in turn strengthen the foundation of national financial inclusion and economic growth.”
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Representing SECZim’s acting CEO, Investor Education and Public Relations Manager Mrs Farai Mpofu highlighted the broader national impact of the initiative.
“We believe from this engagement will come greater economic inclusion and greater empowerment across Zimbabwe as we anticipate the results in 2030,” she said, noting teachers’ vital role in advancing the Inclusive Economic Growth pillar of NDS2.
The programme covered key aspects of capital markets, including AML considerations, and featured presentations from market players. Practical sessions demonstrated how the Capital Market Awareness Toolkit can enhance classroom delivery, with educators affirming its effectiveness through simulation activities.
In closing the workshop, Mr Chishumba applauded SECZim for its interactive approach and urged teachers to carry the momentum into their classrooms.
“As we return to schools and classrooms, let us remember the responsibility we carry — that of nurturing financially literate learners who can make informed economic decisions,” he said.
“To achieve this, we must embrace learner-centred and innovative teaching approaches that make financial literacy more engaging, practical, and aligned with real-world trends.”
Participants are now recognised as provincial focal persons and resource personnel for future outreach efforts, with SECZim expected to support the cascading of capital market knowledge across districts and schools. The initiative is set to boost the widespread adoption of financial literacy education nationwide.
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