STATE OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO BASIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE REPORT [DOWNLOAD]

It was noted that in most rural schools, a larger number of pupils were beneficiaries of the BEAM programme, with only a few paying fees for themselves. According to several school officials, this affected the administration and development of schools due to the late and non-disbursement of funds. For example, at Chigwagwa Primary School, out of an enrollment of 245 students, 200 were on BEAM, leaving only 45 paying for themselves. Similarly, at Chimedza Primary School, 400 students were on BEAM, and at Epworth Primary School, 575 students were receiving BEAM support. This widespread dependence on BEAM highlights the pressing need for stringent eligibility verification to ensure the programme benefits the most vulnerable.