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Ex-headmaster stuns Zanu-PF funeral

A high-profile Zanu-PF funeral in Gutu took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when retired Hellen McGhie Primary School head, Herbert Horuno Zengeya, openly denounced the ruling party, accusing it of deceiving Zimbabweans for 45 years.Zengeya,…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 19:56hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter

Teacher fined US$100 for spanking grade 3 pupil

A veteran Bulawayo teacher has been fined US$100 after a classroom discipline session turned into a criminal assault case.Precious Gumede (59), of SOS Primary School, was convicted by Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube for striking a Grade …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:28hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter

Teacher under fire for collecting learners' saliva

A teacher at Mushavhi Secondary School in Bikita has sparked outrage among parents and learners after allegedly asking an entire class to spit on sheets of paper during a lesson, raising serious concerns over the unconventional and unhygie…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:10hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter

Teacher truancy hits rural schools

A wave of teacher absenteeism has gripped rural schools across Manicaland Province, with educators reportedly abandoning their posts for urban business ventures, leaving learners stranded and lessons unattended for days on end.The crisis, …

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:30hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter

Teacher hangs self, leaves phone numbers as note

A quiet morning at Kwite Primary School in Mangwe turned into a scene of shock and sorrow after Shelton Kasere Lubimbi, a Grade 5 teacher aged 34, was found hanging inside his quarters on Thursday, 3 July. His lifeless body was discovered …

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:32hrs | 1467 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's teacher shortage crisis worsens

Zimbabwe's education sector is facing mounting pressure as the teacher-to-pupil ratio has climbed to an alarming 1:45-far above the recommended standard of one teacher for every 20 learners in early childhood classes and 40 in primary grad…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:06hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter

ECD teacher sucks pupils' blood

A 51-year-old Early Childhood Development (ECD) teacher from Bikita, Masvingo province, has appeared before Masvingo Regional Magistrates Court charged with assault after being accused of sucking blood from two pupils.The teacher, whose na…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Mentally ill teacher remains at school despite safety concerns

Tensions are mounting in Nyahombe, Chivi District, as a mentally ill teacher at Nyahombe Secondary School continues to remain in his post despite months of complaints from parents who fear for the safety of their children and the wider com…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 11:36hrs | 932 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's teacher-to-pupil ratio climbs to 1:45

Zimbabwe's public education system is under severe strain following revelations that the average teacher-to-pupil ratio has ballooned to 1:45, far exceeding recommended standards, due to a government freeze on teacher recruitment.Primary a…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 12:54hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

Neighbours fight over property in squatter camp

A woman from Mount Hampden has been granted a peace order against her neighbours, whom she accused of harassment, violence, and destruction of property.Ms Revai Gatsi approached the Harare Civil Court seeking protection from Dennis and Luk…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:53hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter

Harare teacher fined US$200 for assaulting learner

A 35-year-old Harare teacher, Brian Muza, has been fined US$200 after he was convicted of assaulting a 12-year-old student at ZRP Support Unit College in Chikurubi, an incident that left the learner with injuries requiring medical attentio…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:52hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter

Deputy Headmaster on the run after sodomy allegation

A deputy headmaster at Masase High School in Mberengwa has gone into hiding after being accused of sodomising more than 35 male students at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Zimbabwe (ELCZ)-run institution.The suspect, identified as Anywh…

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 14:08hrs | 1405 | by Staff reporter

'Rapist' teacher loses labour court appeal

A teacher, who lost his appeal at the Labour Court after being dismissed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education on allegations of raping a student, has turned to a traditional court seeking compensation from the victim's father…

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 10:45hrs | 734 | by Sgtaff reporter

High school teacher acquitted for fondling learner's manhood

Solusi High School teacher Tafadzwa Mushangwe who was accused of fondling his male student's manhood was found not guilty by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.According to the court, the state failed to bring sufficient evidence to nail…

Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 09:46hrs | 1757 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Teacher accused of bedding pupil during extra lessons

A St Peter's Kubatana Industrial Training College teacher, Kudakwashe Jongwe, has been accused by the mother of one of his students of inappropriate conduct, including allegedly turning his house into a "love nest."The confrontation betwee…

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 12:47hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt gives greenlight to employ temporary teachers

The Government has granted parents the authority to hire temporary teachers in critical subject areas such as sciences and Early Childhood Development (ECD) while awaiting the recruitment of permanent educators by the Public Service Commis…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 07:01hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter

Married teacher dies at girlfriend's place after sex

A 50-year-old married teacher from Mutimwi Secondary School tragically passed away at his alleged girlfriend's residence after engaging in sex.The deceased, identified as Nyasha Gambe, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Ndanga District Ho…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 18:00hrs | 2748 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teacher and human rights activist struggles after 4 years without salary

Robson Chere, a 40-year-old trained teacher and passionate human rights activist, has spent the past four years without receiving a salary after the government halted his payments. As the secretary-general for the Amalgamated Rural Teacher…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:47hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo teacher to undergo life-saving kidney transplant in India

After a prolonged battle with chronic kidney disease, 52-year-old Mrs. Isabel Mavengano, a dedicated teacher from Bulawayo, is set to leave the country today for a life-saving kidney transplant in India. The procedure, which is not readily…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:50hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter

Form 4 male students fight over new hot female teacher

Harare yesterday witnessed what many have called insanity and mark of the end of the world.This is a story of school boys belonging to two different gangs who fought cats and dogs in Mabvuku over a new female teacher, a dream that can neve…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 07:57hrs | 2506 | by Staff reporter

High school teacher fondles learner's manhood

There was drama at Solusi High School where a male school teacher ordered one of his male students to accompany him to his office during midday.The teacher Tafadzwa Mushangwe (26) allegedly dragged the form four student close to him soon a…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 14:33hrs | 3635 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Teacher (53) nabbed for sexual assault on schoolgirls

Chemhanza Primary School, Bindura teacher Leondus Murovanidze is in trouble after he allegedly fondled two primary school girls' buttocks who were sweeping at the school.The matter came to light yesterday at Bindura magistrates courts wher…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 16:30hrs | 1239 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Teacher rapes form 1 girl

A 47-YEAR -OLD Primary school teacher is in trouble after he allegedly raped a form 1 schoolgirl in his car.Barnel Bharinell was dragged to Bindura magistrates courts on Friday where he was not asked to plead to a rape charge by magistrate…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:00hrs | 525 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Teacher 'rapes' pupil during extra lessons

A 65-year-old teacher from Njube was arraigned before the courts on Thursday, facing charges of rape.The man, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, appeared before Bulawayo Western Commonage Courts magistrate Mrs Sibongile Marondedze, w…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:43hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter

Teacher (42) in court for raping pupil

A TEACHER from Bethel College in Hopley Zone 6, Harare, yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Courts facing a charge of raping his 10-year-old pupil during extra lessons.Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa remanded Collen B…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter

Teacher nudes rattle high school

In a dramatic turn of events, a teacher from Mzilikazi High School, Plaxedis Kumbirayi Munyaradzi, has taken five of her colleagues to court, accusing them of sexual harassment and emotional abuse.Munyaradzi alleged that one of the accused…

Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 1830 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean teacher in SA court over salary

A Zimbabwean lecturer based in South Africa, Nhlanhla Moses Ncube, has filed a lawsuit against his employer, claiming he has been underpaid for the past six years. Originally from Nkayi in Matabeleland North, Ncube moved to South Africa in…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter

Mast*rbation lands teacher in trouble

A 55-YEAR-OLD primary school teacher in Plumtree is in deep trouble after he indecently insulted a grade seven pupil in a storeroom.Allen Sibotshwa was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where he appeared before magistrate Jo…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:01hrs | 2382 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Obert Masaraure fired from his teaching job

Firebrand unionist and human rights campaigner Obert Masaraure has summarily been dismissed from his job as a schoolteacher.The Amalgamated Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president revealed his dismissal in a Tuesday post on X."Today I…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:25hrs | 1869 | by Staff reporter

Teacher fired for kissing pupil, asking her to touch his genitals

An Eastern Cape high school teacher in South Africa who sexually assaulted a pupil has been fired and ordered to never work with children again, despite a plea from his representatives at his hearing that he rather be given counselling and…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:43hrs | 1598 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa fired Minister for enforcing govt language policy

MEMBER of Parliament for Bubi Constituency in Matabeleland North Simelisizwe Sibanda  has said he was enforcing Government policy when he called for the transfer of an ECD teacher who could not speak the local languages.Sibanda who is…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:44hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

Tribalists defend Mnangagwa's actions

A DEPUTY minister's demands for the transfer from a primary school in Bubi of an early childhood development (ECD) teacher with a Shona name has been met with mixed feelings, underlining the sensitivity created by tribal undertones.This wa…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:42hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter

Girl lures teacher into kidnap ordeal

A Chitungwiza woman, Rumbidzai Tauro (40), has been arrested for kidnapping and extorting over US$5,000 from Gerald Madamombe, a 52-year-old former teacher. Tauro is accused of holding Madamombe captive for five days after her 15-year-old …

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:13hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Parents demand school head's removal

Learning at Mkaya Primary School in Mangwe District, Matebeleland South Province, has been halted as parents demand the removal of the school head, Ms. Clemencia Sibanda, citing several grievances. These include allegations of gross financ…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe wants to send English teachers to South Korea

Zimbabwe has initiated negotiations with South Korea to be recognized as an English-speaking country, aiming to create job opportunities for local English teachers in the affluent Asian nation, according to Foreign Affairs and Internationa…

Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 13:39hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Teacher attacked for testifying in a rape case

A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Mangwe, Plumtree, is in trouble for threatening a teacher for testifying against his brother who is facing a rape charge.Buhle Ncube appeared in court before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Thursday facing as…

Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 16:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Teacher arrested for raping Grade 7 pupil

EVERY child deserves the right to attend school without fear of abuse. However, disturbing stories of inappropriate teacher behaviour towards pupils, particularly teenagers, are becoming increasingly prevalent in many schools.These inciden…

Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Teacher killed, face skinned, eyes and ears cut off

A RIO Tinto Zhombe High School teacher was allegedly killed and defaced in a development that left the Zhombe community shell shocked.The body of the history teacher only identified as Mr Mwale was found defaced and naked at Joel Business …

Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 10:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Teacher rapes grade seven girl, wife faints in court

There was drama at Bindura regional magistrates courts last week when a local  teacher was sentenced to 16 years in jail after raping a grade seven girl three times in the bush.The 36-year-old teacher Matthew Maripfonde was sentenced …

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 21:39hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Chief ordered to return teacher's property

A CHIVHU court has ordered Chief Nyoka, born Musafare Matizha, to return household property worth US$700 he seized from a local teacher after she failed to pay a US$250 fine.The Marondamashanu Primary School teacher, Regina Mandizha was dr…

Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:33hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Teacher faces legal consequences for threats, insults

A 41-year-old teacher, Tendai Munkuli, employed at Chinego Secondary School in Binga, found himself in court facing charges of threats to commit murder and criminal insult. Munkuli, a local resident at House number C51 Kamativi Compound un…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 18:59hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka

Teacher left dead, suspected lover critically injured at a school

As the country observes 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a female teacher at Chiriseri Secondary School lost her life at the brutal hands of her husband. The deceased, Ratidzai Mufari (43) reportedly endured abuse from he…

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 14:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to decentralise teacher recruitment

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is actively implementing several measures to tackle the various challenges afflicting the education sector, which include shortages of teachers and school infrastructure, as well as the promo…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:50hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Teacher dies, 62 learners injured in road accident

A teacher died while 62 children and six other teachers from Karoi Junior School were injured when their school bus was involved in a road accident on Tuesday night in Mutare.The accident occurred at a road near Eden Lodge at around 8pm af…

Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Teacher given ultimatum to resign from CSC over Zanu-PF links

A PROSPECTIVE voter has given the Civil Service Commission (CSC) a five-day ultimatum to urgently institute measures to effect the automatic resignation of a school teacher after he was recently nominated to contest as a Zanu-PF political …

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 15:57hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Woman loses ear in fight over man

DON'T mess around with my man!This is a stern warning that a 22-year-old woman from Glendale, Mashonaland Central province will always live to remember after about half of her right ear was bitten off by her alleged lover's wife during a f…

Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Man gets lobola refund after wife gets married to former teacher

IN a dramatic turn of events which left people from Vokola Village in Insiza South District, Matabeleland South Province shocked a man who got all his lobola refund after his wife got married to her former teacher who is now a businessman.…

Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Teacher found hanged after collecting pay

Two unions have blamed derisory salaries after a deputy head hanged herself at a primary school in Mwenezi, Masvingo.She has been named as Miriam Mzenda, nee Manyarara.The Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe and the Amalgamated Teacher…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Teacher bashed at funeral

A Nzvimbo High School teacher Shake Makwiramiti was bashed at his father's funeral by his cousin brother over funeral news.The matter came to light at Concession magistrates courts today where Tapiwa Mandaza a (62) of Chawasanzu village ch…

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 18:49hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Junior teachers out-earn their bosses

TEACHERS' representatives have accused government of employing "divide and rule" tactics by paying junior teachers more than their seniors, NewsDay can report.The senior teachers and administrators described the move as a tactic to instil …

Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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