THE use of so called 'miracle pens' without proper examination preparation has been dubbed as a recipe for disaster for school pupils by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Lazarus Dokora.
He said this as he castigated school heads who are falling prey to con prophets who are making money by selling the "anointed pens" at their schools to unsuspecting pupils.
Addressing parents and school administrators from 576 primary and secondary schools in the Midlands province in Gweru yesterday, Minister Dokora said last year they were shocked to hear that some prophets were selling anointed pens for as much as $20 each.
He said some children failed to read or prepare for examinations as they relied solely on the pens to pass examinations.
Minister Dokora said the issue of anointed pens was an indication that the education sector must be transformed so that people can make better judgments.
A number of pupils have been affected by the practice that has since been condemned by human rights lawyers.
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