Monthly Archives: May 2009

Employers must give workers a living wage

The Chronicle 1 May 2009 By Kennedy Mavhumashava For the first time in about four years, Mr Farai Musengi (34) a diesel plant fitter at a Bulawayo firm got what he regards as a salary on Friday last week. “Before that I would say I was doing national service,” said Mr Musengi. “It was a […]

Teachers poised for nationwide strike

The Associated Press 1st May 2009 By ANGUS SHAW (AP) — HARARE, Zimbabwe – As they marked the annual labor day holiday, teachers said Friday their talks with the government to avert a nationwide strike over pay had not produced an agreement. The education ministry “was not ready to offer anything” Thursday and a second […]

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE 2009 MAY/JUNE EXAMINATIONS AND TUITION FEES FOR TERM 2 IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE 2009 MAY/JUNE EXAMINATIONS AND TUITION FEES FOR TERM 2 IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS By Senator David Coltart Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Harare 1st May 2009 1.0 PREAMBLE June examinations have traditionally commenced during the 3rd week of May and continued through to about the end of June. Due to […]