The quiet burden: Why teachers fund their own classrooms?
Yet teachers in Zimbabwe are routinely forced to dip into their own modest salaries just to ensure learning continues.
By Elizabeth “bessie” Masiya
14h ago
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Uproar over new education curriculum
Majongwe described the situation as “practically impossible” and accused the ministry of “ticking boxes” rather than genuinely assessing student learning.
By Lawrence Maphosa
May. 29, 2025
Teachers down tools
Teachers have been bemoaning poor working conditions and low salaries over the years.
By Miriam Mangwaya
May. 23, 2025
15k teachers dump profession…amid poor working conditions
He expressed concern that the government seems not to be worried about the exodus of teachers and expertise from Zimbabwe.
By Silas Nkala
May. 21, 2025
UZ crisis deepens amid strike
UZ students concerned by the lecturer’s absenteeism impact and effects requested the postponement of examinations by a week, and the university administration consented.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 18, 2025
Gracing grand stage ... Zim’s historic England tour
Zimbabwe was invited by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the tour after having last visited England in 2003.
By Kevin Mapasure
May. 16, 2025
Reclaiming dignity of work: Lessons from Roman Catholic social teaching
He identifies a troubling concentration of wealth, the marginalisation of the working poor, and the inadequacy of state structures to protect human welfare.
By Antony Jongwe
May. 16, 2025
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Silent protest hits schools on opening day
Teachers are demanding a minimum salary of US$1 200 to match the salaries of their regional counterparts.
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 14, 2025
UZ students demand exam postponement
Student representative Leon Muzanago said the strike had significantly hindered learners' ability to adequately prepare for examinations.
By Lawrence Maphosa
May. 9, 2025
