Interview: Rural teachers reflect on 10-year turbulent journey
Teachers in urban areas led by our current deputy secretary-general, Munyaradzi Masiyiwa, also approached us requesting to be part of the union.
By Jairos Saunyama
Mar. 9, 2024
‘Zanu PF, FAZ abused school facilities during elections’
Latest data from the Artuz School Violation report showed that at least 230 cases of abuse of school facilities were recorded in the run up to the polls.
By Brent Shamu
Dec. 28, 2023
Court defers ruling on Masaraure’s freedom bid
Masaraure is accused of posting a message on X (formerly Twitter), demanding the release of his colleague Robson Chere.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 21, 2023
Artuz leader files for exception to obstruction charge
The defence put the State on notice that if it failed to start the trial on the next remand date, Masaraure would apply for removal from further remand.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Oct. 16, 2023
Zanu PF invades schools in hunt for votes
Amalgamated Rural Teachers of Zimbabwe leader, Obert Masaraure, condemned the disruption of lessons as barbaric.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Jul. 30, 2023
US$50 govt offer peanuts: Teachers
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) leader Obert Masaraure said government was negotiating in bad faith.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jul. 13, 2023
‘Produce sanitary pads at district level’
Reports from some schools in rural areas suggested that students were given panty liners instead of sanitary pads last year.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jun. 21, 2023
Salary dispute threatens schools opening
Teachers are demanding a minimum of US$1 260. They are currently earning US$250 and between $160 000 and $200 000 in the local currency.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
May. 1, 2023
Government fires teachers over absenteeism
More than 22 000 teachers and headmasters were investigated for failing to report for work while 1 220 were suspended.
By Lorraine Muromo
Feb. 22, 2023
