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Zimbabwe civil servants reel from COVID-19
THE government has been hit hard by the lethal coronavirus, with more than 1 000 civil servants confirmed to have so far been infected by the disease - as Zimbabwe's total number of reported Covid-19 ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 16:49hrs | 899 | by Staff reporter
50 school heads test positive to COVID-19
TEACHER unions yesterday claimed that about 50 headmasters and several teachers tested positive to COVID-19 when schools reopened on Monday for examination classes.Zimbabwe went on a strict lo...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:14hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt starts evacuation as Cyclone Chalane approaches
The civil protection unit (CPU) in Zimbabwe has started evacuating people in the eastern parts of the country most vulnerable to tropical storm Chalane, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 18:48hrs | 1928 | by Staff reporter
Militant teachers group claims negotiating partner bribed by Mnangagwa govt
PROGRESSIVE Teachers union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou has accused leaders of the Apex Council of accepting government bribes to weaken their resolve to continue pressing for improved...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:52hrs | 1446 | by Staff reporter
Furore over special road fee
THE monthly Special Road Levy being charged on every property in Mutare has become a charade given potholed roads across the eastern border city which are now an eyesore.The roads are now also...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:48hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Third term was a nightmare: Zimta
ZIMBABWE Teachers Association (Zimta) chief executive officer Sifiso Ndlovu yesterday described the recently ended third term in the school calendar as a nightmare due to the effects of COVID-19....Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 07:10hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
ZIMTA Mashonaland Central Boss Acquitted
Zimbabwe TeachersÂ’ Association (ZIMTA) Mashonaland Central Provincial Executive Officer Lewis Banda (55) and his co-accused Tafadzwa Muchenje (33) have been acquitted by Magistrate Mrs Chifamba after...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 10:13hrs | 694 | by Lloyd Mangoh
Cattle rustler jailed 27 years
A 32 year old cattle rustler from Bindura was yesterday sentenced to 27 years behind bars after he was found guilty of stock theft by magistrate Tendai Ch...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 18:15hrs | 1101 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ministry opens online applications for Form One
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has opened online applications for 2021 Form One boarding places. The Electronic Ministry's Application Platform (Emap) for Form One boarding en...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 06:32hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Zimta CEO up for stock theft
Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) Chief Executive officer Bindura Lewis Banda (55) was arraigned before Bindura provincial magistrate Tinashe Ndokera yesterday facing a stock theft charge....Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 09:11hrs | 4011 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimta boss in court for stocktheft
A Zimbabwe Teachers association (Zimta) provincial chief executive Lewis Banda (55) was arraigned before a Bindura provincial magistrate Tinashe Ndokera yesterday for stocktheft.Banda is joint...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 04:39hrs | 1162 | by Staff reporter
Printing money will bury us: Govt
GOVERNMENT yesterday called on teachers and civil servants to be realistic in their salary demands, saying any unreasonable demands would push them into printing money to fund employment costs, which ...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:34hrs | 4671 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants start getting bonuses
Civil servants will start getting their annual bonuses this month with the last groups being paid out next month. The payments are based on the 41 percent salary rise and new allowance agreed ...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:18hrs | 1527 | by Staff reporter
Govt pay offer divides civil servants
LABOUR unions representing civil servants were yesterday divided over the 40% pay offer by government following a prolonged salary dispute with their employer.Some said negotiations had failed...Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 05:56hrs | 3823 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt tells teachers to take it or leave it
GOVERNMENT has tabled a new salary offer to its workers that will see the least paid teacher earn about $19 975, including a 10% risk allowance and shut the door for further negotiations. The ...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:28hrs | 4365 | by Staff reporter
Non-monetary incentives the way to go
The face-off between government and its workers over salaries has protracted to a magnitude that it's now threatening the realisation of the national vision.The new political dispensation comm...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 15:20hrs | 2036 | by Petros Manyuchwa
'No work no pay' to apply for absconding teachers
TEACHERS who have been absconding from work risk action being taken against them as the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is now demanding the list of all those who have not been reporting f...Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 05:50hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants reject 20% salary hike
CIVIL servants yesterday rejected government's additional 20% salary offer that would have seen the highest paid worker getting $16 430 per month.The disgruntled civil servants have been deman...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 06:03hrs | 3980 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU mobilises for mass protests
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has threatened to roll out a nationwide strike to press for United States dollar-based salaries and better working conditions.ZCTU president Peter ...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 06:01hrs | 2324 | by Staff reporter
Zimta under fire for 'selling out'
THE Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (Zimta) yesterday hit back at its counterparts who last week accused it of selling out when it held secret meetings with President Emmerson Mnangagwa where they alle...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 07:29hrs | 2983 | by Staff reporter
Teachers review salary demands downwards
STRIKING teachers have reviewed downwards their salary demands amid no learning in most public schools as the month-long work stoppage by the educators continues, the Daily News reports.The te...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 06:50hrs | 5200 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's secret meeting divides teachers
A secret meeting between President emmerson Mnangagwa and the Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has divided unions, who are pushing the government to improve working conditions for their members....Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:34hrs | 5568 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt admits crisis in education sector
GOVERNMENT yesterday admitted there was a crisis in the education sector and was working towards addressing grievances raised by teachers who downed tools last month demanding a living wage.Te...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:14hrs | 1686 | by Staff reporter
Divisions rock teachers' unions
DIVISIONS have rocked teachers' unions, with some accusing the Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (Zimta) leadership of having a "secret" meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday.This c...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 17:42hrs | 1062 | by Staff reporter
Chinotimba told to concentrate on his marital issues
TEACHERS' unions have dismissed Buhera West MP Joseph Chinotimba's claims that they were on the opposition MDC Alliance payroll and involved in plotting government's downfall. The educators ad...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 06:05hrs | 10390 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Govt okays steep school fees hike
GOVERNMENT has approved a steep hike in school fees, which will see some pupils at boarding and urban day high schools forking out in excess of $55 000 up from $6 000 and $20 000 up from $3 000, respe...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:57hrs | 2150 | by Staff reporter
Teachers demand urgent meeting with Mnangagwa
TEACHERS' unions have petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa demanding an urgent meeting with him over poor remuneration and working conditions.The teachers, who did not return to work after ...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:44hrs | 2894 | by Staff reporter
Threats won't work, teachers warn politicians
TEACHERS yesterday scoffed at government threats to withhold their salaries for refusing to report for duty, saying they will not be cowed into submission after declaring incapacitation due to poor re...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 06:48hrs | 2945 | by Staff reporter
'Cain Mathema is misinformed'
TEACHERS' unions yesterday came out guns blazing, claiming Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema is misinformed that there are adequate educators in schools preparing learners to write...Published: 08 Oct 2020 at 19:51hrs | 4289 | by Staff reporter
'Teachers' industrial action is apolitical'
THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers' Union in Zimbabwe (Artuz) has said the ongoing strike by educators is a genuine labour dispute and apolitical.But President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson, G...Published: 08 Oct 2020 at 06:53hrs | 1107 | by Staff reporter
Striking teachers dig in
TEACHERS have vowed to press on with their industrial action after talks with the government collapsed yesterday as they also complained bitterly over alleged favouritism towards the army and police....Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 06:55hrs | 3374 | by Staff reporter
Teachers mull legal action against govt
THE Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) yesterday threatened taking legal action against government over unfair labour practices, including ordering them to report for duty without protective clothi...Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 08:26hrs | 1319 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19: Handshakes, hugs banned as schools reopen
PUBLIC schools reopened yesterday for the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) examination classes with both staff and students adhering to the mandatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) i...Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 05:50hrs | 928 | by Staff Reporter
Salary top-up for civil servants
GOVERNMENT will this week pay civil servants an additional Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) allowance, while salary negotiations continue.Civil servants are expected to start receiving the add...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 07:12hrs | 1799 | by Staff reporter
Govt salary talks collapse
GOVERNMENT salary talks broke down last week, with teachers saying they will boycott classes when schools reopen for examination classes next week as a result.The Apex Council, an umbrella bod...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:38hrs | 4924 | by Staff reporter
Teachers escalate row with govt
THE row between the government and teachers over the reopening of schools for face-to-face teaching for examination classes is escalating. The teachers have now accused Primary and Secondary E...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 20:05hrs | 2965 | by Staff reporter
'It's dangerous to open schools now'
TEACHERS yesterday told Parliament that they would only resume their duties during the COVID-19 period after government has met their demands for better working conditions and guaranteed their safety....Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 06:38hrs | 1791 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools to reopen on September 28
Schools reopen on September 28 for Zimsec examination classes with the exams starting on December 1, Cabinet decided yesterday. Cambridge examination classes can start a fortnight earlier, on ...Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1353 | by Staff reporter
'Don't open our schools'
AS THE government prepares to open schools partially - on the back of falling coronavirus infections in the country - teachers say authorities are ill-prepared for the safe relaunch of learning, the D...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 07:49hrs | 4607 | by Staff reporter
November exams in February - teachers
TEACHERS' unions have called on the Government to defer the opening of schools and writing of the November Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) final examinations to 2021 noting that learners...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 08:32hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant pupils to attend classes
State schools can no longer exclude girls who fall pregnant from attending lessons, while teachers will not be allowed to cane pupils, under amendments to the Education Act that became law yesterday, ...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:26hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa officially bans beating of pupils by teachers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law the Education Act Amendment which has officially banned the canning of pupils by teachers. According to the amended Act school authorities are ...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 05:53hrs | 3948 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Civil servants start receiving US$ salaries
CIVIL servants and Government pensioners have started receiving US$75 and US$30 Covid-19 relief allowances respectively as part of an initiative to cushion them from skyrocketing prices of goods....Published: 19 Jul 2020 at 07:37hrs | 3006 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs linked to July 31 mass demos
IN A surprising development, expelled former Zanu-PF youth leader Godfrey Tsenengamu, pictured, has sensationally claimed that some ruling party bigwigs are involved in the organisation of the planned...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 15:30hrs | 9886 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pampers soldiers, police
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pampered soldiers and the police, giving them between $5 000 and $8 000 COVID-19 allowances which critics say are meant to appease them ahead of the planned July 31 pr...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:26hrs | 21790 | by Staff reporter
Ngarivhume confident demo will attract multitudes
The organisers of the July 31 protests are confident that they will garner large crowds in the planned mass actions.Transform Zimbabwe leader, Jacob Ngarivhume who is main organiser of the pla...Published: 08 Jul 2020 at 18:29hrs | 1756 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as villagers supervise exams
CHAOS rocked the start of the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) June "O" and "A" Level examinations which started yesterday, with teachers' unions claiming government hired "villagers and ...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:31hrs | 4587 | by Staff reporter
Boarding schools open today
BOARDING schools will open today to receive pupils who will be writing June/ July examinations that start on Tuesday.As part of ensuring the smooth running of examinations, the Government has ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:19hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Teachers' wages plunge from 'US$550 to US$34'
TEACHER union groups from across the country have told President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently review teachers' salaries, warning, under-paid educators were a danger to society.In a joint sta...Published: 09 Jun 2020 at 07:49hrs | 1370 | by newzimbabwe
ZIMTA Dismisses ZIMSEC announcement as meaningless
Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sifiso Ndlovu, has dismissed the recent June examination dates announcement by Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) as meanin...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 13:56hrs | 1843 | by Staff Reporter
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