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Most learners in secondary school cannot read, new report says

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In a report released by Zizi Afrique Foundation, at least 60 per cent of learners in high school were found to have difficulty in basic reading. [iStockphoto]

Majority of learners in primary school may be transiting to the next level without the necessary reading skills.

In a report released by Zizi Afrique Foundation, at least 60 per cent of learners in high school were found to have difficulty in basic reading.

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