The Government has launched plans to recruit more than 3,000 teachers this year in a bid to lower pupil-to-teacher ratios and enhance the overall standard of education across Zimbabwe.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo said the recruitment exercise will mainly target vacancies arising from natural staff attrition, including retirements, dismissals, and transfers between districts and provinces. He confirmed that the process has already been authorised and is expected to begin next week.
According to the minister, positions created through attrition do not require additional Treasury approval, allowing the Ministry to act swiftly to replace departing staff and prevent disruptions to learning.
“Every year we lose teachers through retirement, transfers, or other reasons. These movements create gaps that must be filled immediately. Authority to recruit for such posts is already in place, which means we can begin the exercise without delay,” Moyo said.
He added that the objective is to maintain continuity in schools and ensure learners are not disadvantaged by staffing shortages.
The recruitment drive forms part of broader education reforms under the Government’s Vision 2030 agenda, which places strong emphasis on human capital development and improved learning outcomes.
Education analysts have welcomed the move, noting that additional teachers are likely to reduce workload pressures, especially in overcrowded schools, while improving the quality of classroom instruction and learner performance.
In recent years, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has focused on strengthening the sector through improved teacher deployment, curriculum reforms and expanded infrastructure, as it works toward building a more inclusive and resilient education system.
