Dialects- Shona has a number of dialects which would make it difficult to translate from
English to Shona or put strain on resources.
Modifying the school curriculum- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has
already begun to roll out learning of STEM subjects inclusive of Maths; Computers and
Science in local languages. However, there are limits to what can be taught given the current
state of language development. Subjects such as Math have a limit to how you can describe
terms that have been traditionally described in English.
Ease of doing business- issue of minority vs. majority languages
Anglicization of language- part of the mainstreamed language has been affected by the
dominant use of English.
Mainstreaming of language that has been developed- resources may affected how well the
languages will make it into mainstream and be used on a daily basis.

Localising access in Zimbabwe- Chido Musodza

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