UZ administration must shape up or ship out

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has made a major climbdown by lifting the suspension on the Association of University Teachers leaders amid an industrial action by lecturers.

The union leaders were suspended without benefits in an April 4, 2025, letter, for alleged riotous behaviour and inciting others to engage in violent action after they raised grievances concerning their dire working conditions.

The lecturers, who began an indefinite strike last week, are pressing for a review of their salaries to US$2 500, which prevailed before October 2018.

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