Pitfalls of tribalism

While the lawmaker could have had genuine concerns that the teacher would not succeed due to language barrier, the manner in which he raised the issue riled even neutrals.
By Newsday Jul. 3, 2024

Civil servants, govt clash over US$ deductions

The workers have been calling on the government to increase their salaries in US$ terms as the least paid worker earns about US$280 and around ZiG 1 500.

Chaos in schools over new curriculum

Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said the claims were not true when contacted for comment.
By Priviledge Gumbodete May. 15, 2024
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Fearing protests, government relooks civil servants salary

“As we speak, we are doing a due diligence consultative process with our membership.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Jan. 24, 2024

Curriculum review process flawed: Teachers

Union leaders who spoke to the NewsDay yesterday accused the ministry of not consulting widely.
By Lorraine Muromo May. 17, 2023

Parents brace for tough times as schools reopen

Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions secretary-general Japhet Moyo said workers had no capacity to meet the demands by schools.
By Miriam Mangwaya May. 4, 2023
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Govt cornered over salaries

Zimbabwe’s public workers, who have been all along demanding pre-October 2018 salaries of US$540 now want to be paid US$840 due to the high cost of living.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 2, 2023

75% of Zim teachers experiencing mental health challenges: Survey

PTUZ president Takavafira Zhou said the survey was conducted on a national level through zonal, district and provincial discussions with several school representatives.
By Lorraine Muromo Feb. 23, 2023

Govt’s free education in false start

Speaking to NewsDay, union leaders called on government to come clean on the free education policy.
By Vanessa Gonye Jan. 17, 2023