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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
Teachers and parents have called on the government to introduce resident social workers in schools to address the growing social, emotional, and psychological challenges faced by students. Social workers play a critical role in supporting learners as they navigate...
In Zimbabwe’s rural schools, where outdated textbooks and the absence of basic infrastructure are the norm, teachers persevere against the odds to provide quality education. Geraldine Madyira (not real name), a dedicated teacher at a Secondary in Chikomba District,...
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has marked the conclusion of Education Week with a powerful call to action, shedding light on the ongoing challenges within the country’s education sector and the urgent need for reform. The week-long campaign,...
Press Statement The ongoing community dialogue on the education crisis in Zimbabwe, spearheaded by parents and teachers, continues to highlight urgent issues that need immediate attention from both the government and relevant stakeholders. Recently, these dialogues...
