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Zimbabwe Education Minister Addresses Teacher Salary Demands in Parliament

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Cain Mathema, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, addressed Parliament regarding teacher salaries and strikes in Zimbabwe. He stated that while some teachers were on strike, it was not all of them. Teacher unions are demanding a minimum salary of US$520 a month. The Public Service Commission reported that an entry-grade teacher was paid $12,591.15, which is equivalent to about US$154.

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The salary dispute highlights financial pressure on the education sector in Zimbabwe. Mathema noted that the government recently employed 5,300 new teachers and plans to continue hiring. He also clarified that the issue of salaries falls under the Ministry of Public Service, not the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

From insiderzim.com

Who's involved

  • Cain MathemaMinister of Primary and Secondary Education who addressed Parliament on salary issues.
  • ZimbabweSovereign state where the education system and salary negotiations are taking place.
  • Minister of Primary and Secondary EducationCabinet position responsible for the education system in Zimbabwe.
  • Public Service CommissionAgency that provided figures on entry-grade teacher compensation.
  • parliamentLegislative body where Cain Mathema presented his remarks.

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