Teachers in Zimbabwe have renewed calls for improved salaries, demanding a minimum monthly wage of US$1,260, which they say is necessary to ensure their survival and restore the dignity of the profession.
The call was made by Obert Masaraure, president of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, who argued that current earnings are no longer sufficient to meet basic living costs.
Masaraure said the proposed figure reflects the realities of rising expenses, including transport, food, and housing, which have significantly eroded teachers’ purchasing power.
The demand comes amid growing pressure on the government to address welfare concerns within the education sector, with teachers’ unions repeatedly raising alarm over low salaries, poor working conditions, and declining morale.
Education stakeholders warn that failure to resolve the issue could affect the quality of learning, as frustrated teachers struggle to remain motivated in the classroom.
Government has yet to officially respond to the latest demand, but negotiations between authorities and teachers’ representatives are expected to continue.
