Teachers complain of being defrauded of their salaries

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has written to the Salaries Service Bureau (SSB) accusing it of failing to provide pay advice slips, a situation the union says has resulted in teachers being defrauded of their salaries.


In a letter dated 13 February 2026, ARTUZ said its members were increasingly alarmed by the insignificant amounts reflecting in their bank accounts, raising fears of possible fraudulent deductions.

“We write on behalf of members of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), expressing disappointment and negative effects of the non‑availability of pay advice,” the union said.

ARTUZ noted that most teachers in rural and marginalised areas have limited or no access to the internet due to poor infrastructure and high data costs. As a result, many only discover irregular deductions long after they have occurred, making it difficult to seek redress. The lack of printed pay slips has also prevented teachers from accessing credit facilities and other services that require proof of income.

“As a trade union, we are duly authorised to represent members of ARTUZ in matters regarding labour relations and law,” the letter stated.

The union demanded the immediate restoration of printed pay advice slips and their timely distribution, arguing that transparency in salary administration was essential to protect teachers from financial prejudice.