Zimbabwe: All Set for Form One Opening

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Zimbabwe: All Set for Form One Opening

[The Herald] All is set for the opening of schools for Form One learners today, with most of the boarders travelling to their schools yesterday, while most of the teachers are now at their work stations.

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