Lack of science laboratories and qualified teachers for STEM subjects has detrimental effects on student's academic and professional prospects. Image by Binga Government High School, December 2022

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Students in Matabeleland North are struggling to access the Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program, as the government suspended it in 2018 and focused on funding university students. This has dire consequences on their academic science and technology careers.

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This story is part of a reporting series supported by the Pulitzer Centre.

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BY LIZWE SEBATA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAR 27, 2023