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Zimbabwe teachers threaten predictable ritual?

Government has expressed frustration over the "predictable ritual" of teachers threatening industrial action, as educators prepare for a sit-in set to start today across primary and secondary schools nationwide.The dispute centres on poor …

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:23hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter

EUZ now Zimbabwe's third-largest teachers' union

The Educators Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ) has grown to become the country's third-largest teachers' union, with nearly 7,000 members across all ten provinces, marking a significant milestone in just four years.At the 2025 EUZ annual conference…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:51hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, AfDB launch new fertiliser initiative

Zimbabwe is set to strengthen agricultural productivity through a new fertiliser initiative backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Agricultural Financial Services Group (AFSG), aimed at improving farmers' access to vital inp…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:19hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter

Granny (75) gets driver's licence

At 75, many would consider slowing down. But for Diana "Gogo" Chisvo of Mboma in Zvimba West, age is no obstacle. Her recent triumph â€” earning a Class Four driver's licence â€” has not only delighted her family but also inspired an entir…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:18hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter

US NGO slaps Zimbabwean woman with cease-and-desist order

International Christian humanitarian organisation Samaritan's Purse has issued a strong cease-and-desist order against a Zimbabwean woman accused of falsely claiming to represent the US-based charity in court cases, contracts, and philanth…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:16hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter

No pay hike for Zimbabwe teachers

Zimbabwean teachers are bracing for yet another term of financial hardship, after government this week indicated there will be no salary increases in the immediate future. The third term begins on Tuesday, September 9, with educators still…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:16hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers bemoan poor working conditions

Zimbabwean teachers have raised alarm over worsening working conditions, accusing the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of piling extra duties on them despite poor pay and lack of resources.Educators say their workload has increa…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 05:50hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Teachers forced to attend 4ED gigs

Teachers across Zimbabwe have raised alarm over being allegedly forced to attend Teachers for Economic Development (Teachers4ED) workshops, with claims that participation comes at a compulsory US$35 fee, deducted from their already straine…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:50hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter

Artuz warns of Zimbabwe teacher exodus

At least 1 260 teachers are reportedly leaving the profession each month in Zimbabwe, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has warned, citing burnout and poor working conditions as major drivers.In a communiquÃ© release…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 08:55hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter

Hillside Teachers College calls for applications

Hillside Teachers College in Bulawayo is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to train as secondary school teachers for the 2026 academic year.Prospective students can apply for either the 2-year Post 'A' Level course o…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 10:29hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter

Funding delays teacher recruitment in Zimbabwe

The government's ambitious plan to recruit 8,000 new teachers to address Zimbabwe's critical teacher-to-student ratio has hit a major snag, with delays in the disbursement of funds from the Treasury stalling progress.The Ministry of Primar…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 19:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Report exposes dire working conditions in Zimbabwe's education sector

Zimbabwe's public education sector is teetering on the brink of collapse due to poor working conditions, meagre salaries, and government neglect, according to a new report released by the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:14hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers join night-time gold rush

In a startling development highlighting Zimbabweâ€™s worsening economic crisis, teachers from Fusira, Musvovi, and Madzivanyika schools in Masvingo South have reportedly joined illegal gold panning activities at night in Mudemba Village, W…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:11hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter

Senior magistrate blames crippling economy, supports corruption

Inyathi Senior Magistrate Samukeliswe Gumbo's leaked audio on corruption is circulating on social media.The magistrate who is reported to have offered passengers a lift was recorded blasting the country's economy while supporting corruptio…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 1065 | by Paul Ndou

Zimbabwe teachers vote to work 3 days a week

Teachers across Zimbabwe, particularly those affiliated with the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), have resolved to reduce their working days to three per week, citing poor conditions of service and inadequate remunerat…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:25hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter

MP dishes out chicks, feed to teachers

More than 2,000 teachers from across Shurugwi North constituency in the Midlands Province are set to benefit from a poultry empowerment programme launched by the area's Member of Parliament, Joseph Mpasi.In a show of support for the teachi…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:03hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter

Teachers' movement slams 13 unions for inaction

The Zimbabwe Teachers Remuneration Struggle Movement (ZTRS) has launched a scathing attack on 13 registered teacher unions, accusing them of failing to effectively advocate for improved salaries and working conditions for educators across …

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 12:06hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter

Ministry fails to pay US$180 000 CDU workshop allowances to teachers

Nearly a year after hosting nationwide syllabus review workshops, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) is yet to pay over US$180,000 owed to participants, sparking outrage among educators and casting a spotlight on alleg…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 12:03hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter

Swallowfield Estates dispute reignited by EIA certificate

The long-running legal wrangle over ownership and development rights at Swallowfield Estates in Norton has taken a fresh twist following the issuance of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate by the Environmental Management A…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:06hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Mass exodus of teachers hits Zimbabwe's education sector

Zimbabwe's education sector is facing a worsening crisis as thousands of government-employed teachers continue to resign each year due to poor salaries, lack of job satisfaction, and growing politicisation within the profession. The Presid…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:03hrs | 1064 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean teachers take salary dispute to ILO

Zimbabwean teachers have escalated their long-standing labour dispute with the government to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), citing deteriorating working conditions, low pay, and continued state inaction in addressing their gr…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 19:15hrs | 3582 | by Staff reporter

9 rural teachers arrested for protesting

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has strongly condemned what it describes as the targeting, harassment, and arrest of its members in Mutare, Manicaland province, after a peaceful demonstration held on Tuesday, June …

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers sick and tired of earning peanuts

Dozens of teachers under the banner of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) staged a demonstration on Monday in Manicaland province, protesting against poor salaries and deteriorating working conditions in the country's…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 08:08hrs | 1935 | by Staff reporter

2 female teachers draw pupils' blood

Two female teachers from Mbuya Nehanda Primary School in Bikita are facing serious assault charges after allegedly drawing blood from 19 Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupils without consent.Beatrice Gotsani (35) and Charity Matiza (42)…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:50hrs | 1689 | by Staff reporter

5,000 Zimbabwe teachers quit in 2023

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has revealed that over 5,000 teachers left the profession in 2023, confirming concerns about a growing brain drain in Zimbabwe's education sector. However, teacher unions argue that the offic…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:14hrs | 1849 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe education system hiccups under spotlight

The curtain fell on the third edition of the National Education Conference and Expo (NECE) on Friday, leaving a strong message: conference resolutions must now translate into concrete actions to bring meaningful change to Zimbabwe's educat…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:01hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt mum on teachers' distress petitions

The government has yet to respond to a petition submitted by teachers demanding a salary increase and improved working conditions following the start of the second school term. Teacher unions presented their grievances to the Finance Minis…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:00hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe new education curriculum uproar

The Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has called for an urgent review of the recently introduced heritage-based curriculum, describing it as unnecessarily demanding, complicated, and detached from reality.The call comes after …

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:22hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to train over 10,000 teachers annually in AI

More than 10,000 teachers and lecturers in Zimbabwe will receive annual training in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital literacy under a new partnership between the Zimbabwean Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initia…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:56hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter

40,000 Zimbabwean teachers trained to combat early marriage, teen pregnancies

Over 40,000 teachers across the country have been trained to tackle the growing issue of early marriage and teenage pregnancies in schools, following revelations that 3,368 learners dropped out due to pregnancy in 2024 out of a total of 33…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:14hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers to embark on indefinite strike

Teachers under the Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Union (FOZEU) have notified the government of their intention to embark on an indefinite strike starting Tuesday, May 26, 2025, citing unresolved grievances, poor working conditions, and …

Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:02hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter

Teachers turning predators

Recent disturbing reports of teachers abusing pupils have cast a dark shadow over the education sector, highlighting that not all in the teaching profession are driven by a genuine passion to develop and inspire young minds. Similarly, it'…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:43hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter

Teachers doorstep Mnangagwa over poor salaries

A delegation of teachers from the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) visited President Emmerson Mnangagwa's offices on Tuesday to seek urgent intervention over deteriorating salaries and worsening challenges in the education sec…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:38hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter

15,00 Zimbabwean teachers dump profession

Zimbabwe's education sector is reeling from a deepening crisis as teacher unions report a mass exodus of educators, with at least 15,000 leaving the profession annually due to low salaries, poor working conditions, and political interferen…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:52hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter

Rwanda recruits second group of Zimbabwe teachers

Rwanda is set to recruit more than 150 Zimbabwean teachers in a second wave of recruitment under a bilateral skilled worker exchange programme designed to bolster educational capacity and deepen cooperation between the two nations.The recr…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 18:08hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces shortage of Nambya teachers

Zimbabwe is grappling with a serious shortage of Nambya language teachers as Hillside Teachers College in Bulawayo has yet to incorporate the language into its curriculum, despite earlier government assurances.This came to light in Parliam…

Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to recruit 8,000 teachers

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is set to recruit 8,000 teachers in the upcoming second term, pending final approval from the Treasury. The recruitment drive, announced yesterday, is aimed at strengthening staff capacity in…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:37hrs | 259 | by Sytaff reporter

Naked rapist terrorises Mutare student teachers

Panic has gripped students at Mutare Teachers' College, particularly those living off-campus, after a terrifying incident involving a suspected rapist who reportedly attacks victims while naked and wearing a balaclava to conceal his identi…

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:18hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter

Teachers condemn mandatory civic days to fund Independence Day Celebrations

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has strongly opposed a government directive mandating schools in Gweru district to hold civic days aimed at raising funds for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.Zimbabwe's 45…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:45hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter

PSC dismisses fake news on teacher deployment announcement

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has urged stakeholders to disregard false reports circulating on social media claiming that a new deployment policy targeting teachers has been implemented.In a statement, the PSC dismissed the claims as…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 14:54hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers reject 'maternity wards' in schools

Zimbabwe's teachers' unions have expressed strong reservations about the newly-gazetted education regulations, highlighting potential challenges in their implementation, particularly with regard to supporting pregnant learners and maintain…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 13:03hrs | 1850 | by Staff reporter

Teachers cut off as Chiredzi schools are marooned

As schools reopened last week on Tuesday, excitement and anticipation filled the air for students eager to begin the new term. However, for many schools in Chiredzi South Constituency, Masvingo province, the joy of learning remains a dista…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:50hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter

'Only 30% of Zimbabwe teachers report for duty'

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has revealed that only 30% of the country's educators reported for duty as schools reopened for the first term on Tuesday. The low turnout is attributed to widespread protests over p…

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:07hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers not ready for January schools opening

As Zimbabwean schools prepare to reopen on January 14 for the first term, teachers' unions have voiced serious concerns over educators' readiness, citing financial incapacitation and resource shortages.The reopening coincides with the intr…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:44hrs | 12927 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to recruit over 8,000 teachers in 2025

In a bold move to enhance education quality and reduce the teacher-pupil ratio, the Zimbabwean government will recruit more than 8,000 teachers in 2025. This announcement was made by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dr. Tor…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:31hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt faces lawsuit over delayed salaries

Government workers, including teachers, have turned to lawyers in an attempt to understand why they have not received the local currency component of their November pay and bonus, almost two weeks after the designated payday. Reports indic…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:23hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers petition govt over 'farm-like' wages

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has formally petitioned the government over the ongoing issue of erratic salary payments, particularly highlighting delays in the payment of the local currency component of teachers' salari…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:31hrs | 1665 | by Staff reporter

Teacher goes berserk, bites 23 learners

A Hwange-based teacher, Oscar Ndlovu, has sparked outrage and disbelief after allegedly biting 23 students at Neluswi Primary School in Jambezi. The 49-year-old Grade Seven teacher faces potential arrest after reportedly using biting as a …

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:50hrs | 1878 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe teachers vow to fight on after High Court setback

Teachers in Zimbabwe are set to boycott the National Joint Negotiation Council (NJNC) following a High Court ruling that dismissed their application for improved working conditions. The joint application was made by several teachers' union…

Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:17hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland South hard hit by livestock deaths

The El NiÃ±o-induced drought has severely impacted Matabeleland South province, leading to significant cattle deaths and economic losses for local households. A recent report by the 2024 Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) h…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter

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