Teachers cut week to three days over salaries

Teachers cut working days to three due to poor salaries; side hustles fill the gap.

Teachers cut week to three days over salaries

Teachers cut working days to three due to poor salaries; side hustles fill the gap.

Zimbabwe teachers will report for duty only three days a week, starting immediately, after the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe declared the move to protest poor salaries. The union informed the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education that members will dedicate the remaining two days to side hustles. The government has not responded to the union's notice, and the action threatens classroom instruction across rural schools already struggling with staff shortages. Teachers have repeatedly demanded wage adjustments as inflation erodes incomes. The move directly pressures the government to address teacher remuneration or face prolonged disruption in the education system.

Robbers blow up ATM in Murewa, steal US$30,000

Armed robbers blew up a CBZ Bank ATM in Murewa and escaped with US$30,000 in a daring heist.

Armed robbers used explosives to blow open a CBZ Bank ATM in Murewa on Tuesday, escaping with US$30,000 and 15,000 ZiG. The attack followed a pattern of ATM bombings and armed heists that have escalated across Zimbabwe in recent weeks. Police have not reported any arrests, and the robbers remain at large. The heist occurred in broad daylight, raising public safety concerns in the town about 90 kilometers east of Harare. The Murewa bombing is the latest in a series of what authorities describe as a surging wave of ATM attacks and armed robberies gripping the country.

Harare arrests vendors in CBD crackdown

Police arrested illegal vendors in Harare CBD on Wednesday as deadline for eviction took effect.

Authorities arrested all vendors operating illegally in Harare's central business district on Wednesday as the government enforced the September 9 deadline to vacate undesignated trading spots. Police set up 24-hour patrols under Operation Chenesa Harare to reclaim public spaces and improve traffic flow. The crackdown follows weeks of warnings from Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, who declared illegal vending no longer acceptable. Many vendors had defied earlier eviction orders, saying designated markets are too far and lack customers. The operation targets pushcarts and street traders across the CBD, with authorities insisting designated vending bays outside the city center are the only legal trading zones.

Parliament probes drug shortages in hospitals

Parliament launched a probe into drug shortages after public hospitals rationed saline and paracetamol.

Parliament has launched a probe into Zimbabwe's chronic drug shortages, with lawmakers questioning why public hospitals ration even basic supplies like saline and paracetamol. The inquiry comes as the health system faces mounting criticism over its inability to stock essential medicines. Health experts say the shortages stem from funding gaps, procurement inefficiencies, and corruption in the supply chain. The parliamentary committee will examine contracts, payment systems, and distribution networks to identify failures. The investigation targets years of systemic dysfunction that has left public pharmacies empty and patients forced to buy medicines from private retailers at inflated prices.

ZIMRA grants duty relief for returnees from SA

ZIMRA granted duty-free import of household goods and vehicles for Zimbabweans fleeing SA anti-migrant protests.

Zimbabweans returning from South Africa amid anti-migrant protests can now bring household goods, business equipment, and certain vehicles duty-free under a temporary relief measure. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority announced the flexibility at Beitbridge border post, easing restrictions for those fleeing the unrest. The relief applies to returning residents who can prove residence in South Africa and are moving personal property back. ZIMRA's Private Imports Manager outlined the categories of goods exempted from import duties. The measure lasts for the duration of the anti-migrant protests, allowing Zimbabweans to relocate personal and business assets without incurring hefty import taxes at the border.

Zimbabwe boosts water investment for food security

Government increased water infrastructure investment for year-round farming in drought-prone districts.

The government is increasing investment in water infrastructure to enable year-round farming in drought-prone districts, a minister announced. The push targets reliable irrigation for districts that depend on rain-fed agriculture and face frequent crop failures. Officials say the investment will focus on dams, boreholes, and irrigation schemes to buffer against climate shocks. The strategy aims to reduce food imports and stabilize rural livelihoods. The move responds to repeated droughts that have devastated harvests, with the government betting on water infrastructure as the key to national food security.

Bolt InDrive operators gain five-month reprieve

Government granted five-month moratorium to e-hailing operators; InDrive, Bolt included.

The government granted e-hailing operators a five-month moratorium on new regulatory enforcement, allowing time to draft a framework for ride-hailing services. The suspension applies to companies like InDrive and Bolt as well as individual drivers operating under these platforms. Officials praised the services for providing affordable, dignified, and convenient transport options in urban areas. The moratorium follows rapid expansion of the e-hailing sector, which has grown to serve thousands of passengers daily across major cities. Authorities will engage industry representatives during the moratorium to develop comprehensive regulations that bring order to the industry while maintaining affordability and accessibility for passengers.

Ndodana Tshuma pleads guilty to four charges

Ndodana Tshuma pleaded guilty to four charges in Johannesburg court, extradition to UK pending.

Ndodana Tshuma, a Zimbabwean-born British citizen, pleaded guilty to four charges in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court as South Africa proceeds with his extradition to the United Kingdom. He admitted to possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as two immigration offenses. The court is considering a plea and sentence agreement between Tshuma and the state. Tshuma faces extradition to the UK where authorities want him for separate offenses. The guilty plea does not resolve the extradition case, which will proceed separately after sentencing.

The Jeere 2026-09-11  ·  stories

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