Teachers’ union boss fired

Trust Freddy
Herald Correspondent
Political activist and leader of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), Mr Obert Masaraure has been dismissed from his teaching job at Chemhanza High School in Hwedza with effect from May 24, 2019, the day he last reported for work.
Masaraure, a former chemistry teacher, had reportedly been absent from work since 2019, leading to the termination of his contract.
According to a termination letter dated May 3, 2024, Mashonaland East Provincial Education Director, Mrs Anatoria Ncube said Mr Masaraure’s employment was terminated due to his absence from duty for more than 30 days.
“It has been noted that your salary was ceased after you failed to report for duty,” reads part of the letter.
“You did not, thereafter, come forward to claim your salary or avail yourself to your head of office to advise why you had failed to report for duty. You have still not reported for work to date.
“You were, thus, absent from duty for a continuous period in excess of 30 days without having been granted leave of absence.”