Teachers in Zimbabwe are reducing their official working days to three per week to pursue additional income-generating activities, citing inadequate salaries as their primary reason. The move reflects growing financial strain among educators, who are turning to side hustles to supplement earnings amid economic challenges. With two days now dedicated to alternative work, the shift highlights broader concerns about wages and livelihoods in the education sector. The decision underscores how financial pressures are reshaping professional commitments in the country.
Zimbabwe: Teachers Cut Working Days to Three, Set Aside Two for Side Hustles, Citing Poor Salaries allAfrica.com
