BY WANDILE TSHUMA
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has expressed outrage over the government’s failure to pay the local currency component of their November salaries and bonuses.
“This omission has caused significant financial hardship and raised serious questions about the fairness, transparency, and integrity of the employer’s commitment to honouring contractual obligations,” said Zimta President, Akuneni Maphosa.
“The ZiG component is a fundamental part of our agreed-upon remuneration package. Its exclusion from the November 2024 payments constitutes a breach of the terms of employment and an erosion of trust between employees and the employer,” Maphosa added.
Zimta demanded immediate payment of the full ZiG component of the November salary and bonus, an official explanation for the lapse, and dialogue to address employee concerns.
“We trust that the employer will take this complaint seriously and address it promptly to restore confidence and ensure that such grievances do not escalate further,” Maphosa said.
The union warned that if the issue remains unresolved within five days, they reserve the right to escalate the matter through appropriate channels, including seeking legal recourse or considering collective action.
“We continue to work tirelessly to serve our nation. In return, we expect and deserve timely and full payment of all components of our remuneration,” Maphosa emphasized.