Some teachers who have openly declared incapacitation are
currently living in fear from suspected State security agents who are allegedly
harassing and accusing them of “sabotage”.
NewsDay is reliably informed that a number of teachers in
Chikomba district are applying for unpaid leave, citing incapacitation due to
the continuing deterioration of the economy.
Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general
Raymond Majongwe said their members were being victimised by members of the
Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) who he accused of working with the
district schools inspectors (DSI) to harass incapacitated teachers.
“We are advised overzealous DSIs are on the prowl in
Chikomba, Chipinge and parts of Matabeleland South, harassing teachers because
of incapacitation issues. We know that several of our leaders have been summons
by the President’s Office across the country. Case in point is in Chivhu where
several heads were summoned to CIO offices and were instructed to charge
teachers,” Majongwe said.
Teachers across the country have openly declared
incapacitation and have been calling for government to address their plight by
at least increasing their salaries to match the current cost of living. Through
their associations, teachers have been threatening to down tools with some
currently on go slow.
Majongwe added that they will approach the International
Labour Organisation (ILO) to report on the alleged harassment.
“Because of this harassment we will be advising the ILO and
Education International of the harassment we are going through. Our demands for
a living wage are legitimate and justified. There is nothing political about
asking for money for food and rent. The CIO has no business in schools,” he
said. Newsday
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