News & Updates

THE AMALGAMATED RURAL TEACHERS UNION OF ZIMBABWE (ARTUZ) OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED THE TEACHERS’ BASKET OF NEEDS SURVEY REPORT

by Obert Masaraure | June 19, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

May 2026 The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) officially launched the Teachers’ Basket of Needs Survey Report on 19 May 2026 in a historic virtual gathering attended by teachers, union representatives, civil society organisations, education...

AMALGAMATED RURAL TEACHERS UNION OF ZIMBABWE (ARTUZ) *SOLIDARITY STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS’ DAY

by Obert Masaraure | June 17, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) joins the global labour movement in commemorating International Domestic Workers' Day, a day dedicated to recognising the invaluable contribution of domestic workers and reaffirming their right to decent work,...

ARTUZ Civil Servants Salary Petition

by Mashvee | March 20, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

State of our education: BEAM failure is a national disaster

Aug 22, 2025 | Press Release

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) notes with deep concern revelations in Parliament that the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) has not received funding since 2023. This dereliction of duty has left millions of vulnerable learners...

COURT UPDATE: Cde Robson Chere and Fellow Human Rights Defenders Acquitted

Aug 20, 2025 | Press Release

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) welcomes the acquittal of our Secretary General, Cde Robson Chere, alongside pro-democracy campaigners Namatai Kwekweza and Michael Gwenzi, who were tortured after being violently seized from a plane in Harare...

ARTUZ Africa Day Statement 25 May 2025

May 25, 2025 | Press Release, Uncategorized

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...

Findings of ARTUZ Schools Second Term Opening Survey: A System in Crisis

May 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has learnt with profound sadness of the passing of a teacher at Chibaya Primary School in Masvingo, reportedly due to suicide. The Union extends its deepest condolences and reiterates its unwavering commitment...

ARTUZ Announces new board membership and appointment of acting finance secretary

May 20, 2025 | News

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board of Advisors, tasked with guiding the Union’s strategic direction and ensuring that our work remains rooted in democratic, rights-based, and progressive...

Holiday Lessons & Zimbabwe’s Deepening Education Inequality

Apr 25, 2025 | News

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...