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Shot in the arm for Una Una

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Shot in the arm for Una Una

Fredrick Moyo

Masvingo United (Una Una) received a timely boost in their preparation for the coming Division 1 soccer season as they received 18 tracksuits, soccer jerseys, warm up and training bibs that were availed November 11, 2021 at Mucheke stadium.
Two individuals Topgear Mashoko and Godfrey Kurauone donated to the team maroon-coloured away kits with socks, green and orange bibs.
They also promised to provide match and training gear.
Speaking to TellZim News Masvingo United sponsor, Topgear Mashoko said he has a desire and wish that the team plays in the top fight league and that is what motivated him.
“What motivated me to give a helping hand to Masvingo United is that as a person who grew up loving and playing soccer, I saw it fit to give a helping hand and my wish and desire is that we have premier league in Masvingo that we grew up watching and following,” said Mashoko.
Club Chairperson and former Masvingo City Mayor, Hubert Fidze said the team is a community team and by that it has many sponsors and the donations will boost spirits in the dressing room and kindly appreciate the gesture.
“Masvingo United is a community team, it has many sponsors or donors, and we rely on the community.
“This donation we received today will boost the moral of the players and I would like to thank Mr Mashoko for the kind gesture and has promised to bring in more,” said Fidze.
He also added that they spoke with another sponsor who promised to give a helping hand.
“We also have another individual whom we recently contacted and said he will support us again with another kit,” he added.
Fidze also said he would convene a press conference and reveal the team’s budget to the community that will have auditors to manage the accounts.
“We are going to call for a press conference and reveal our budget to the community so that everyone knows where we are coming from and where we are going. This time around we are coming up with team auditors that will help us with the team’s books.
“What I want as chairperson is to have transparency, accountability, to be trusted by the community and all tenets of good governance in terms of running an institution like this club,” said Fidze.
Una Una head coach Ezekiel Mutoda also appreciated the kind gesture by the sponsors for the team.
“We are really happy with the donations as this will boost our morale as a team and we expect more, so that we perform well,” said Mutoda.
Masvingo united team captain and highly rated centre back Douglas Zvauya thanked the sponsors for coming in handy on behalf of the team which he said motivates the players.
“I would like to thank the sponsors for the donations that we received today on behalf of the team as this give us motivation,” said Zvauya.
Una Una shot stopper Henry Chitando also thanked the gesture from the sponsors.
Masvingo United has upped preparations as they await the resumption dates from the football mother board Zimbabwe football Associations (ZIFA).
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer league (ZPSL) kicked off last week after almost two years of absence.
The Platinum boys, Platinum Fc, Ngezi Platinum, Manica Diamonds, Black Rhinos, Chicken Inn, Herentals, and Bulawayo Chiefs are the only teams that managed to collect maximum points.
Meanwhile Bulawayo giants Highlanders, struggling Whawha Fc, newly promoted Tenax and Bulawayo City are in the relegation zone after their first matches.

ZHOCD youth introduces devolution cup in Masvingo

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ZHOCD youth introduces devolution cup in Masvingo

Kimberly Kusauka

Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) youths have introduced a Devolution Cup tournament in Masvingo province comprising of various disciplines like wheelchair tennis, basketball, netball, and tennis.
The inaugural tournament was held at St Don Bosco Primary School in Mucheke on November 6, 2021, where the churches engaged in sporting activities to bring social cohesion and community participation in devolution projects.
ZHOCD Coordinator Pastor Admire Mupwanyiwa said the tournament is the beginning of brighter days for Masvingo youths and pointed out that the next round for teams that did not get time to play on November 6, would be played for November 13.
“This is the first game and we will have the second game this Saturday before the final. We took participants from the Catholic Commission of Justice and Peace (CCJP), Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), Union for Development of Apostolic and Zionist Churches in Zimbabwe, Africa (UDAVIZA) and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
“We have soccer, tennis, netball, basketball, and wheelchair tennis players of which some teams have already played, while the remaining will play this Saturday.
“As ZHOCD we are having church bodies coming together under a theme called Strengthening the role of the church in social cohesion and civic participation in devolution and developmental processes,” said Mupwanyiwa.
He said the tournament is a form of an awareness campaign against drug abuse, child marriages and increased crime rates among youths.
“This tournament is meant to raise awareness against child marriages, drug abuse and increased crime rates among youths.
“We are hoping that these games will open doors for sponsorship since we are using funds from our own pockets,” said Mupwanyiwa.
Technical Officer for ZHOCD Cup Tournament who is also Masvingo provincial chairperson for Wheelchair Tennis Association Moses Chitombo said the tournament is awarding youths an opportunity to display their talents.
“We are happy with this tourney because it allows our youths to showcase their talents in different disciplines which include wheelchair tennis and netball,” said Chitombo.
Sportsperson Reverend Elias Murairwa said they are launching the devolution cup in sports through the tournament and he has already identified the best players whom he is going to select to be in the provincial team.
“We have launched the devolution programme in sports and we have high hopes that this tournament will take us far. When I was moving around observing different disciplines, I managed to pick the best players who will form the core of our provincial team,” said Murairwa.
The next game will be played on November 13 at St Don Bosco Primary School.

Human skeleton found in Chivi Cave

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Human skeleton found in Chivi Cave

Fredrick Moyo

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said they have received information on the discovery of human remains on November 8 2021, in Dumbuhuru mountains, Chipeta village under Headman Gororo, Chivi.
Masvingo Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa acknowledged that his office received the information.
“We received information that human remains were discovered in Chivi,” said Dhewa.
John Makufa (54), from Chengoro village, Headman Gororo, discovered the remains and reported the matter to police.
At around 1400hours police and other villagers went to the mountain where they discovered the remains that comprised of a human skull and a few bones inside a cave and it appeared to be a shallow grave covered with some stones.
Recently, a male adult body was found in an advanced stage of decomposition in a bush between Rujeko A and Masvingo CBD.
In another case ZRP is investigating robbery and sexual assault cases in which a 44 year-old Masvingo woman was robbed of cash, gadgets and other valuables while her daughter was sexual assaulted.
In a statement on ZRP Twitter handle, National Police spokesperson Assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident that happened on November 8, 2021, in Mucheke suburb.
“The ZRP is investigating a robbery and indecent assault case which occurred at Mucheke, Masvingo on November 8, at around 01:00 hours, where a woman (44) lost cash amounting to US $200 and ZAR 11 500, cell phones, laptops, jewellery and other valuables valued at US $ 1 975.
“Eleven suspects armed with an unidentified pistol, wooden logs, iron bars and machetes stormed her house and demanded cash. One of the suspects sexually abused the complaint’s daughter (21),” read the tweet.
Of late, armed robbery cases have been on the increase in the country and Masvingo as a province has not been spared either with robbery cases in Mwenezi and with the shooting of Shongamiti-based businessperson Tafara Gudoshava.

Council to approach council school heads over non-payment of fees

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Council to approach council school heads over non-payment of fees

Melinda Kusemachibi

Masvingo City Council has resolved to approach heads at council-run schools amidst growing concern over complacency in paying school fees.
During a recent full council meeting, councilors resolved that the Director of Housing and Social Services convenes a meeting with school heads to discuss the complacency on timeous payment of school fees and remittance of school levies to council.
In a telephone interview, council Housing Director Levison Nzvura said he is yet to convene the meeting.
“We are going to have the meeting probably next week or later this week with the council school heads,” said Nzvura.
Contacted for comment, Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Association (MURRA) Director Anoziva Muguti said low income has caused parents not to pay their fees on time.
“Considering the harsh macroeconomic conditions, some parents are even failing to have food on their tables. They are not able to pay council rates, electricity or having difficulties in doing so. It is not that they do not want to pay rates, but they cannot afford to do so because of low incomes,” said Muguti.
Masvingo Residents Forum (MRF) Chairperson Brighton Ramusi said economic hardships are the major problem causing parents not to pay up their fees.
“Parents are not paying their fees because of economic hardships being experienced in the country. The lockdown restrictions affected the hustles of residents particularly those who are in informal trading since most residents are not formally employed.
“Again, it is said the parents are supposed to pay fees even of last year when their kids were not going to school. They should find a way to make parents pay their fees on time,” said Ramusi.
Masvingo Service Delivery Residents and Ratepayers Association (MASDRRA) Secretary General Moses Mavhusa however said parents with financial challenges should visit social welfare.
“The report from council that parents are not paying fees is worrisome if that is true. As MASDRRA, we say it is a parental duty to pay school fees for their children. Those with genuine financial challenges can also visit the Department of Social welfare. The Covid-19 pandemic affected the old normal hence most parents were affected in terms of businesses and income generation. We therefore urge council to engage parents and work a way forward, they can implement payment plans,” said Mavhusa.
Chikato, Dikwindi, Rujeko, Runyararo, Shakashe, Francis Aphiri and Vurombo primary schools are the council-run schools.

Econet partners GRRA on women empowerment drive

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Econet partners GRRA on women empowerment drive

Tinaani Nyabereka

Telecommunications operator Econet Wireless has partnered Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) on a women empowerment drive to alleviate poverty among marginalised groups.
The two entities recently held a women empowerment campaign in Mkoba Ward 17 organized GRRA.
Speaking on the sidelines of the campaign, Econet Gweru Territory Leader, Allen Gororo said as an organisation they had the person aspect value, which they always consider when drafting life-changing initiatives for the vulnerable groups in society.
“We partnered GRRA and ward 17 residents because as an organisation, one of our greatest assets is the person aspect value. We strive to make a difference by empowering communities through awarding opportunities to vulnerable members of the society. We have a number of initiatives and scholarships which we offer to young girls. We have the Joshua Nkomo scholarship that caters for young women who want to continue with their studies, together with the Capernaum Fund for the orphans.
“I would like to encourage women to study technical courses because they are more rewarding, we want women in designing, programming and engineering other than being in commercial jobs only. So as women, I urge you to do more technical courses.
“As an organization, we also employ brand Ambassadors to market our products, these include lines, services among other things and at the end people are paid through commissions,” Gororo said.
GRRA Ward 17 Chairperson, Ignatio Makaza said it was important for women to utilize available land space for horticulture production.
“As Ward 17 structure, we saw it fit to capacitate women so that they adopt self-sustaining initiatives for themselves. We encourage them to venture into cooperatives as we have a piece of land which requires someone to help us ring-fence the area. As such, if we get someone like that we will venture into market- gardening projects,” Makaza said.
Highlighting the role of women in development, Ward 17 Councillor, Catherine Mhondiwa expressed gratitude to GRRA and Econet for helping women realize their strength in stirring social development.
“I am happy for women because instead of us sitting at home, we can now venture into initiatives which help generate income, be it through vending or farming.
“Coming to the issue of scholarships which are being offered by Econet, we would like the community to identify orphans who are failing to further their education so that they can be beneficiaries,” added Mhondiwa.
Ellen Chiware, a resident of Ward 17 however urged young girls in the community to embrace life-changing projects as this would help reduce cases of child marriages and poverty.
The campaign was supported by a sponsored netball and football game as advocacy against drug and substance abuse in Mkoba.

Outrage over alleged donation to First Lady’s project

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Outrage over alleged donation to First Lady’s project

Rutendo Chirume

Amid revelations on social media that Masvingo City Council had donated nearly ZW$1 million towards First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa’s Chambuta project, residents have expressed disgruntlement over the matter, demanding transparency on ratepayers’ money.
In an interview, Masvingo Mayor Cllr Collen Maboke confirmed that some funds were channeled towards Chambuta Orphanage and said that Masvingo City Council have adopted one of the houses at the orphanage and they are responsible for its rehabilitation as well as furnishing it.
“I am aware of the money which was given to the Chambuta Orphanage because it was an agreement made as a local authority since we have adopted one of the houses at the orphanage. It has been our responsibility to furnish and rehabilitate that house.
I am however not in a position to know the correct amount of money channeled towards that project. My job is to sign and chair meetings. The Town Clerk can answer some of the questions you have because the duties of the executive mayor were transferred to the clerk and I am only a ceremonial mayor,” said Maboke.
Residents however questioned why the decision was made without prior consultation, knowledge and consent of ratepayers by the local authority, saying there are more pressing issues bedeviling service delivery.
Masvingo United Residents and Rate Payers Alliance (MURRA) spokesperson Godfrey Mtimba said it is time to take action against council’s diabolic actions to transfer residents’ hard-earned cash without their consent.
“As residents, we are so much appalled by the revelations that such huge amounts of rate payers’ funds were donated towards the First Lady’s project without our knowledge and consent. We feel this is a case of misplaced priorities. We have braved years of poor service delivery but the authorities find it fit to do such a donation. We demand an explanation as soon as possible and will not sit and relax when our hard earned money is being abused,” said Mtimba.
Masvingo Service Delivery Residents and Ratepayers Association (MASDRRA) secretary general Moses Mavhusa said he was not going to comment as he needed the full facts first.
“Where did you get that information about the donation from? We want facts first,” said Mavhusa.
A resident who preferred anonymity said council had disappointed and betrayed the people who gave them the mandate to make Masvingo shine.
“It is very disappointing that we have more serious issues which need to be addressed and if that amount had been transferred towards the betterment of the city, we would have been at another level,” said the resident.
Town Clerk Edward Mukaratirwa said the money went towards government’s project and it was not a donation.
“It is not like Maboke and Mukaratirwa just woke up one day and chose to send money to Chambuta. It was government’s proposal requiring us to refurbish that house and buy other things needed there,” said Mukaratirwa.
It is not the first time in which council has channeled ratepayer’s funds towards other projects.
Earlier this year, council was accused of transferring a huge chunk of money towards First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa’s cooking competition held at Masvingo Polytechnic without the knowledge and approval of residents.

TellZim partners city of Masvingo to promote access to information

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TellZim partners city of Masvingo to promote access to information

Kimberly Kusauka

TellZim Newspaper has engaged Masvingo City Council (MCC) to promote access to credible information that will go a long way in enhancing transparency and accountability in public resource and finance management for the benefit of residents.

During an engagement meeting organized by TellZim on November 12, 2021, Masvingo Mayor Councilor Collen Maboke said council is more than willing to ensure that credible information about projects and council operations reach out to residents timeously.

I want to thank TellZim for this engagement, I am sure that this kind of collaboration and partnership will go a long way in promoting information dissemination, accountability and transparency at council.

The meeting enlightened us on the importance of disseminating information in real time. I believe residents will also commit themselves to pay their bills in time if they have enough information on how council spend their monies,” said Maboke.

Masvingo Public Relations Officer, Ashley Jinjika said the meeting helped to close the gap that was there between local authorities and media on informing residents.

“The meeting was so insightful. It unearthed gaps between media and local authority. I personally think that such engagements are necessary for development of a city and also for us to have informed citizens,” said Jinjika.

TellZim Director and Editor Passmore Kuzipa said he was excited about the partnership with council in information dissemination a move he says will promote transparency, accountability and development.

“We are excited about this engagement and the possible synergies that were discussed that aim to promote access to credible information by residents. We believe that if people have information they will act from an informed position.

It will also contribute to residents paying their rates and bills in time and more importantly increasing transparency and accountability in public finance management in local authorities,” said Kuzipa.

He also said that as an organisation they are going to move to all seven districts of Masvingo as well as Manicaland and Midlands provinces to broaden the partnership.

“We want to take this initiative to other local authorities. We have seven districts and hope to reach out to every district as well as Manicaland and Midlands province.

“As a paper, we are a news organisation with a human face, we do not just tell the story but we also live it and as a result, we create platforms that enhance interaction of residents, councilors and council management,” said Kuzipa.

As part of the resolutions made during the meeting, TellZim News resolved that it will live stream post full council meetings and the discussions will be open for all media houses in Masvingo.

During the engagement meeting, it was also agreed there should be an engagement meeting between journalists in Masvingo and council where council management will explain in detail how they operate and their mandate so that reporters when they write their stories, they do it from an informed position.

It was also resolved that starting from this year, council will introduce municipal reporter of the year awards to promote municipal reporting by local media houses where adjudication and call for submission of stories will be done.

TellZim also offered space in the paper as part of partnering with council so that the latter brings information they need to be disseminated to residents from time to time making use of the dedicated space.

As a way of promoting access to council information, it was agreed that the council will be sharing press releases and press statements which will be shared across media houses.

The facilitators during the meeting Dr Last Alfandika and Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) Vice Chairperson Jasper Maposa highlighted the importance of access to information and the role of the media in promoting development.

Rutenga residents blast council reluctance on flea markets

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Rutenga residents blast council reluctance on flea markets

Cephas Shava

Residents of Rutenga Growth Point’s Ward 18 recently blasted the local authority’s delay on the reconstruction of the area’s flea market which Mwenezi Rural District Council (RDC) razed down following a directive from central government during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
During the area’s budget consultation meeting held on November 8 at the council hall, residents took turns to express their discontent over the local authority’s lack of action in reconstructing the flea market.
Jasper Mhaka, a resident of Rutenga said it was surprising that council is developing cold feet on addressing their issue.
“Flea markets are a major if not the only source of livelihood for residents here. Lack of action and seriousness over this issue by the local authority is worrisome especially given that it is the same council claiming to be broke, that is now dragging its feet in reconstructing structures that generate money. What is worrisome is that there are individuals within council who are benefiting from the continued lack of flea markets in Rutenga. As residents, we need immediate action over this issue of flea markets,” said Mhaka.
The local authority’s treasurer, Richwell Sitera and the Human Resource (HR) representative Trust Magaisa who were part of the Rutenga budget consultation meeting, however, promised that the local authority would address the residents’ concerns with the urgency they deserve amid several objections from residents.
Another critical concern raised was that of some ‘dubious’ road contractors who are occasionally hired by the local authority and they end up doing substandard work.
Local businessperson Rex Gumbo said poor construction works done by some of the hired contractors is worrisome.
“We have got contractors with well-known documented track records of deceiving local authorities across the country, but it seems they are continuously finding their way getting tenders here. There is need for due diligence in selecting some of these contractors because right now we agree that the structures currently being worked on the N and R Road are completely substandard, ” said Gumbo.
Contacted for comment, Mwenezi RDC Chief Executive Officers (CEO) said the issue of construction of flea markets is top of their priority list and the re-construction process will depend on the rate at which residents pay their bills.
“We have made the issue of Rutenga flea markets construction part of next year’s budget but as you are aware, the rate at which we will fully construct the structures depends on how Rutenga residents will upscale their rate payments as well.
“The improvement of any other service delivery strictly depends on how residents adhere to rate payments,” said Chivanga.
The budget consultation also noted that the local authority managed to only collect 20% of the revenue from Rutenga Growth Point.

MoHCC initiates Covid-19 vaccination on 16-17 years age group

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MoHCC initiates Covid-19 vaccination on 16-17 years age group

…lactating, pregnant women eligibility still hangs in balance

Kimberly Kusauka

Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has already started Covid_19 vaccination on initially excluded groups following approval by Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) to include them on Sinovac vaccine.
The decision to include these groups was announced during the 39th post-cabinet briefing held in Harare though MoHCC is yet to relay the information nationally.
Masvingo Covid-19 Taskforce spokesperson Rogers Irimayi said the vaccination of teenagers aged 16-17 has already begun in the province and the Sinovac vaccine is in place while they are carrying out awareness programmes in the districts.
“The vaccination of teenagers aged 16-17 has started in Masvingo province. The Sinovac vaccine has already been sourced and awareness campaigns are underway in the districts.
“We are encouraging those who want to be vaccinated to visit vaccination centres where the vaccines have been distributed,” said Irimayi.
Masvingo Provincial Medical Director (PMD) Dr Amadeus Shamhu said they sent a truck to collect vaccines from Harare and distribution will start on November 11, 2021.
“We sent a truck to collect vaccines from the headquarters and they will be distributed in clinics starting from November 12,” said Dr Shamhu.
He said on the issue of including lactating mothers and pregnant women in the vaccination programme, the ministry has not yet written an official document.
“We have not yet received a written circular from MoHCC giving us green light to start vaccinating lactating mothers and pregnant women,” said Dr Shamhu.
Early September there was serious confusion over the vaccination of pregnant women and lactating mothers against Covid-19 in the country as officials continued to issue contradicting statements on the official position.
In that same month World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a statement on their website claiming that the vaccination of lactating and pregnant mothers brings in more benefits than harm as they are also at risk of infection.
“WHO recommends vaccinating pregnant women and lactating mothers where benefits outweigh the risks. That means pregnant women with heightened exposures to Covid-19, such as health workers and those with comorbidities, stand to benefit from vaccination,” read the WHO statement.
Recently MoHCC Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro said the nation had reached 38 percent on achieving herd immunity of the total population and gave green light to the vaccination of pregnant and lactating mothers while addressing journalists at a National Aids Council (NAC) workshop in Chinhoyi.
“On achieving herd immunity, we are now at 38 percent and it is everyone’s duty to contribute towards achievement of 60 percent by end of 2021. We have publicly announced that if pregnant and lactating women want to be vaccinated, they can do so,” said Dr Mangwiro.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers continue to be turned away from vaccination centres where they are told that MoHCC are yet to give a clear directive.
With just a month to go before year-end, it remains to be seen if the herd immunity would be achieved.

Teachers demand ZIMSEC invigilation allowance

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Teachers demand ZIMSEC invigilation allowance

…as ARTUZ threatens 12 days work withdrawal

Rutendo Chirume

Teachers unions have resolved to demand invigilation allowances during the Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) national examinations together with payment of bonuses in United States dollars which will restore their salaries to the October 2018 scale of US$540.
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) took to their official Twitter account on November 7, threatening to withdraw invigilation services during examinations if the issue of allowances is not addressed.
“ZIMSEC claims that preparations for exams are going on smoothly. You have forgotten so soon. How do you get ready when Zimsec has not signed any contracts with teachers for invigilation? No allowance, no invigilation,” reads the tweet.
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president Obert Masaraure said if Zimsec is able to pay other teachers to be examiners, it should be prepared to pay those invigilating the exams.
“We demand invigilation allowances separate from our salaries because Zimsec is a separate entity. If the same entity is paying other teachers to be examiners, it should be prepared to pay those invigilating the examinations. We will not hesitate to withdraw our services if our demands are not met,” said Masaraure.
Masaraure also said ARTUZ members will not be intimidated and will not hesitate to protest unless they are attended to because the misery of teachers cannot be ignored.
“From 15 to 27 November we will withdraw our labour begging for the attention of Mthuli Ncube. The misery of teachers cannot be ignored .Festive season is fast approaching, we desperately need a raise .Our families are starving,” said Masaraure.
Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president Dr Takavafira Zhou said their members are defiant and will not invigilate public examinations unless they are paid for the task.
PTUZ on the same day (November 7) took a position over invigilation. Infact our members have defied invigilation of public examinations and a number of them have been brought for disciplinary hearings that failed to take off because Zimsec has no contract with teachers as a parastatal.
It is also Zimsec that failed to compensate teachers involved in accidents while taking public examination papers back to its offices on the basis that it has no contract with them. Zimsec must therefore enter into a contract with teachers, pay for invigilation of public examinations and even Continuous Assessment of Learning Activities (CALA) by teachers. Our members would not invigilate public exams unless they are paid,” said Zhou.
Zimsec Public Relations Officer (PRO) Nicky Dlamini said the organization is waiting for a formal request from the unions because they have only communicated through the media.
“We are still waiting for them to put a formal request to the organization so that we can sit down and reach a common ground. So far they have only communicated through the media,” said Dlamini.
In the same list of resolutions teachers demanded that government should review their salaries back to pre-October 2018 when they used to earn US $540 from US $100 equivalent of the local currency (when converted using parallel market rates) they are currently earning.
The strike is set to go under the banner “12 voices for education campaign” where each day would be dedicated to a particular voice from the community members who are interested in education in order to help the unions amplify their voice for the restoration of pre-October 2018 wages.
Public examinations are around the corner with Ordinary levels starting on November 22 while grade 7 and Advanced levels are set for November 29.

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