Teachers Incapacitation A Fallacy As They Go On A Spending Spree

By Shingirai Vambe

In a surprising turn of events, the entire administration of primary and secondary schools in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe, including teachers, principals, and other staff members, have been flocking to Victoria Falls one after the other during the second holiday of 2024.

While teachers claim incapacitation due to low salaries and poor working conditions, it appears that they have found a way to indulge in leisure activities at the expense of parents and guardians. The schools have been organizing trips to Victoria Falls, touting them as educational excursions, but sources reveal that these trips are often more recreational than educational.

The phenomenon has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the true purpose of these trips. Are they genuinely educational, or are they merely an excuse for educators to indulge in leisure activities?

Critics argue that these trips are a misallocation of resources, diverting funds away from essential educational expenses like textbooks, infrastructure, and staffing. Others contend that they perpetuate a culture of entitlement and extravagance, rather than promoting a culture of learning and academic excellence.

As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the Victoria Falls trips have become a contentious issue in Manicaland Province, highlighting the need for greater transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in the education sector.