ARTUZ Africa Day Statement 25 May 2025
On this Africa Day, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) joins the rest of the continent in reflecting on our shared history and reimagining a just and prosperous future. We celebrate the courage of our ancestors, the vibrancy of our cultures, and the resilience of our people. However, we also raise a red […]
Holiday Lessons & Zimbabwe’s Deepening Education Inequality
While many children across Zimbabwe enjoy a well-deserved school holiday in April, for exam classes, the learning never really stops. At institutions like ZRP High School in Harare, a “holiday crash programme” for Form 4 students is in full swing at a cost of USD 150 per child for just two weeks of lessons. But […]
“No Fees, No Class?”: How the Government is Failing Zimbabwe’s Most Vulnerable Learners
HEADLANDS – A recent incident at Sherenje Primary School in Manicaland’s Headlands area has once again pulled back the curtain on a festering crisis in Zimbabwe’s education sector: the failure of the government to consistently support underprivileged children under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM), and the complicity of school authorities in denying learners their […]
Teachers’ Right to Strike is Legal—And Necessary
As Zimbabwean teachers continue their courageous fight for better pay, improved working conditions, and dignity in the classroom, one truth remains constant: striking is not a crime. It’s a right. Despite government threats, salary deductions, and intimidation tactics, the Constitution of Zimbabwe stands with educators. Under Section 65(3), every worker including teachers has the right […]
Deadline Extended, But Access Denied: Exam Fees Still Shut Out Poor Students in Zimbabwe
The recent decision by the government to extend the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) November 2025 examination fees deadline to May 16 may have been announced with fanfare but for thousands of Zimbabwean learners from vulnerable backgrounds, it is far from a victory. It is merely a pause in an ongoing injustice. Primary and Secondary […]
Living Below the Chalk Line
By, Economic Analyst In a country where the local currency is volatile and backed by nothing, the cost of living has continued to rise sharply, teacher salaries remain stagnant, a grim mismatch that is eroding livelihoods and undermining public education. Zimbabwean teachers have become some of the most economically endangered professionals. According to the Consumer […]
The ARTUZ Congress 2025 – What’s at Stake?
Fellow educators, comrades, and allies, As we approach one of the most defining moments in our union’s history, I write to you not just as your president, but as a fellow teacher, a worker, and a believer in the power of collective action. The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) Congress 2025 is upon […]
ARTUZ Slams Government’s Frivolous Implementation of Heritage-Based Curriculum
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has strongly criticized the government’s implementation of the new Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC), calling it “frivolous” and lacking seriousness. The union argues that the rushed rollout of the curriculum has left teachers unprepared and students at a disadvantage, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Last year, the government […]
International Day of Education 2025: Preserving Human Agency in an Automated World
The International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24, is a global platform to celebrate the transformative power of education in building sustainable societies. In 2025, UNESCO has chosen the theme: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” This theme highlights the pivotal role of education in safeguarding […]
International Education Day 2025
Press Statement Today, as we commemorate International Education Day, we celebrate education as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for sustainable development. This year’s theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,” reminds us of the critical need to balance technological advancements with the empowerment of learners and educators. Education […]