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
16h 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
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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
Zim faces shortage of Nambya teachers
According to Sibanda, the ministry has directed all higher and tertiary institutions to introduce at least four indigenous languages in their curricula.
By Silas Nkala
May. 9, 2025
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Government to recruit 8 000 teachers
Moyo said government was determined to provide quality education through the recruitment of more teachers.
By Peter Dube
May. 8, 2025
