ANGRY parents in Bulawayo have raised concern over a move by Teachers4ED to allegedly solicit funds from schools to finance a three-day voluntary capacitation workshop scheduled for the city.
According to a statement signed by the Bulawayo provincial coordinator for Teachers4ED, Christopher Mungofa, the workshop took place from February 27 to March 1 at Hamilton High School.
Schools were requested to facilitate the participation of teachers during the workshop.
“You are requested to facilitate the participation of incapacitated school administrators, teachers, ancillary staff and school development committee members in the Teachers4ED Voluntary Capacitation Workshop scheduled for February 27-March 1, 2026 at Hamilton High School,” read the statement.
“We kindly request that each school sends and assists at least twenty (20) members to attend.”
Teachers4ED is a shadowy affiliate of Zanu PF.
One parent, Clement Ngwenya, described the move as anti-developmental.
“Teachers4ED voluntarily joined their organisation and they should be able to fund their activities rather than syphoning funds from schools through underhand means,” Ngwenya said.
- Corruption Watch: Get scared, 2023 is coming
- Corruption Watch: Get scared, 2023 is coming
- Letters: Ensuring Africa’s food security through availability of quality seeds
- Is military's involvement in politics compatible with democracy?
Keep Reading
“This is setting a wrong precedent.
“It will mean that any organisation which needs funding can come and request money from schools.
“We need to see communication that comes through proper channels from the Ministry of Education, not from everyone.”
Another parent, who requested anonymity, said most parents are in arrears at schools due to the economic situation and cannot afford to be made to pay for such voluntary organisations.
When contacted for comment, Bulawayo provincial coordinator for Teachers4ED Christopher Mungofa referred questions to the Zanu PF School of Ideology.
“My position is very low, I cannot comment on that. You can contact the chairman at the school of ideology,” Mungofa said.
No comment could be obtained from the Zanu PF School of Ideology and Primary and Secondary Education ministry.
However, this is not the first time that the Zanu PF affiliate has been accused of duping teachers and parents to finance its activities.
The ministry has previously warned parents against falling victim.
