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Teachers secure stands under Zimta housing scheme
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About 60 teachers from Matebeleland have been allocated serviced residential stands at Vulindlela in Umguza, in a development aimed at easing housing challenges in the education sector.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Teachers' Association, is part of a broader public-private partnership with land developers to provide long-term housing solutions for educators.
Since its launch in 2023, the Vulindlela housing project has benefited at least 170 teachers, with more expected to be accommodated as the programme expands.
Zimta spokesperson Daisy Zambuko said the scheme is designed to complement government efforts to improve teacher welfare.
"The programme is a planned and organised attempt to solve the housing shortage problem that teachers in Zimbabwe are facing," she said.
She added that similar projects are underway in provinces including Manicaland, Mashonaland, Harare and Masvingo, with some beneficiaries already moving towards securing title deeds.
Construction manager Thokozani Ngwenya of GG Property Developers said the Vulindlela project goes beyond land allocation, with plans to develop a modern, fully serviced residential area.
"We want to build a smart city here at Vulindlela… a neighbourhood of educators who will set the standard for future communities," he said.
For many beneficiaries, the allocation marks a significant shift from years of renting to owning property.
Mtshabezi High School teacher Siphathisiwe Moyo described the development as empowering, particularly for women.
"It gives you freedom. It means I am now a landlady rather than a tenant," she said.
Maranatha High School teacher Enerst Muchiti also encouraged colleagues to have confidence in the programme.
"This is not a scam. We are here on the ground receiving our stands," he said.
Housing shortages have long been a major concern for teachers in Zimbabwe, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.
The Vulindlela project highlights how partnerships between unions and private developers are increasingly being used to bridge gaps in public sector housing, offering a potentially scalable model for other professions.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Teachers' Association, is part of a broader public-private partnership with land developers to provide long-term housing solutions for educators.
Since its launch in 2023, the Vulindlela housing project has benefited at least 170 teachers, with more expected to be accommodated as the programme expands.
Zimta spokesperson Daisy Zambuko said the scheme is designed to complement government efforts to improve teacher welfare.
"The programme is a planned and organised attempt to solve the housing shortage problem that teachers in Zimbabwe are facing," she said.
She added that similar projects are underway in provinces including Manicaland, Mashonaland, Harare and Masvingo, with some beneficiaries already moving towards securing title deeds.
Construction manager Thokozani Ngwenya of GG Property Developers said the Vulindlela project goes beyond land allocation, with plans to develop a modern, fully serviced residential area.
For many beneficiaries, the allocation marks a significant shift from years of renting to owning property.
Mtshabezi High School teacher Siphathisiwe Moyo described the development as empowering, particularly for women.
"It gives you freedom. It means I am now a landlady rather than a tenant," she said.
Maranatha High School teacher Enerst Muchiti also encouraged colleagues to have confidence in the programme.
"This is not a scam. We are here on the ground receiving our stands," he said.
Housing shortages have long been a major concern for teachers in Zimbabwe, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.
The Vulindlela project highlights how partnerships between unions and private developers are increasingly being used to bridge gaps in public sector housing, offering a potentially scalable model for other professions.
Source - Southern Eye
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