Murder of UB Student Under Investigation as Suspect Faces Arraignment
A suspect in the murder of a University of Botswana student was scheduled for arraignment on 18 June 2025. The details surrounding the incident remain under investigation, and the suspect is expected to appear in court within 24 hours of arrest. The case is being treated as a criminal matter. Response Although the case involves […]
Prolonged Strike Over Lay Wages in UZ
Throughout June 2025, lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe continued a prolonged strike over low wages and poor working conditions, with the action reaching 56 days by mid-month. Parliamentarians urged immediate intervention as academic activities — including lectures, dissertation reviews, and exams — remained suspended. The university reportedly withheld pay from striking staff and continued […]
ARTUZ Condemns Arrest of 9 Teachers in Mutare During Peaceful Protest
On June 17, 2025, 9 members of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) were arrested in Mutare during a peaceful protest calling for improved salaries and working conditions. Among those detained was a nursing mother. ARTUZ condemned the arrests as unconstitutional, citing Zimbabwe’s legal protections. Comment(s)/Recommendation(s) The arrests of teachers for peaceful advocacy […]
Police Violence at North-West University Protest Leaves 67 Injured on Youth Day
On June 16, 2025, police fired rubber bullets at a peaceful protest near North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus, injuring 67 people. The protest, organized by the Informal Settlements Committee, was aimed at raising concerns about poor living conditions and was directed toward a Youth Day event hosted at the university. According to protest leaders, police intervened […]
Student Murder Sparks Protests and Arrests at Walter Sisulu University
Between June 9 and 10, 2025, 5 Walter Sisulu University students were arrested during protests on the Nelson Mandela Drive campus. The demonstrations were triggered by the release on bail of a lecturer accused of murdering a student during an earlier protest. Students marched to demand accountability regarding student housing and campus safety. The detained […]
UZ Students Arrested for Protesting Lecturers’ Strike, Union Slams Exploitative Hiring Tactics
On May 12, 2025, 6 students from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ)—Narshon Kohlo (UZ ZINASU chairperson), Tafadzwe Katsande, Blessing Mtisi, Tawananyashe Hove, Nodesha Maingehama, and Tariro Mtukura—were arrested following a protest on campus. The demonstration was organized in response to the university administration’s failure to resolve a month-long lecturers’ strike. Faculty had ceased teaching in […]
Teacher Union in Mozambique Faces Obstruction Despite Legal Status
On May 6, 2025, Arnaut Naharipo, regional coordinator of Mozambique’s National Association of Teachers (ANAPRO), accused education authorities of obstructing the association’s lawful activities. According to a report by AIM News, school managers in Nampula province—including in Nacala-a-Velha, Erati, and Angoche—blocked ANAPRO from engaging with teachers, alleging the association was engaged in unauthorized political activity. […]
4-Year Leadership Vacuum at SCOT Sparks Student Protests
On March 5, 2025, students at the Swaziland College of Technology (SCOT) protested the prolonged absence of a Head of Department for Electrical Engineering, a vacancy persisting for over 4 years. Response ACAF believes that the lack of stable leadership and proper administration impacts the quality of education, curriculum development, and departmental governance, infringing on […]
GZU Students Oppose Fee Hike Amid Service Failures
In January 2025, Great Zimbabwe University proposed a significant tuition increase for the upcoming semester, subject to approval by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education. The proposal follows a previous adjustment to the registration threshold, which was raised from 50% to 75% and then reduced to 60% after student protests. Students have expressed concern […]
Student and Staff Suspensions Stir Turmoil in Zimbabwean Universities
In late February 2025, Midlands State University (MSU) suspended 5 students for allegedly conducting unauthorized student union activities linked to the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU). ZINASU and the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) condemned the suspensions as unconstitutional and filed an urgent court challenge. On March 12, Takunda Mhuka was formally expelled following […]