DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2018.v06i02.021

Pages: 424-433

The development of technology and innovation depends on effective investment in all levels of education. In most cases Africa is found wanting in adequate funding of educational needs. Africa has no choice but to contribute into techno-scientific driven cultures of the 21st century world and beyond, if it is to grow sustainably, improve its economies, address social challenges of growth and development, to reduce extreme poverty and above all reduce consumption and dependency on Western technologies, inventions and epistemologies. This is a major concern that ought to be mitigated by postcolonial African education systems. Research indicates most African education systems still hinge on colonial discriminatory science educational practices, especially in the provision of access to science education which was and still is a privilege of a few. A qualitative literature review study was conducted to synthesize available published textual information complemented by observed evidence to better understand the burden of postcolonial Zimbabwe education’s responsibilities in addressing historical and contemporary science education misconceptions. Data collection and analysis took place simultaneously. ‘Constant comparison’ model was used for data analysis-involving four steps; observing, note taking, coding and themes development. Sources of literature were selected through ‘maximum variation’ purposive sampling techniques. Research findings suggested that the current Zimbabwe education techno-scientific advancement is hindered by historical, institutional, policy, teacher capacity and incorrect value systems and mentality controlled by both power-politics and a conservative educational ideology. This study concluded by arguing for African education systems to be anti-exceptionalist and triumphalist. The study recommended inclusive science education, resuscitation, construction of appropriate and effective institutions that cultivate, groom, support development and sustaina