PTUZ describes new education minister as archaic, rusty and obsolete

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The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has expressed dissatisfaction with the new Minister of Education, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu.

Dr Ndlovu was moved from Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s office, where she was serving as a State Minister to replace Cain Muthema who was fired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday.

PTUZ President Takavafira Zhou described Dr. Ndlovu’s educational taxonomy as ‘archaic, rusty and obsolete.’

“We certainly welcome the new Minister although her educational taxonomy seem to be archaic, rusty and obsolete,” said Zhou.

Added Zhou: “All the same if she is receptive to ideas from teacher unions, and abandons Matema’s commandist approach she can go far.”

Zhou added that Joramu Gumbo could have been a better candidate for the position as compared to all other people in Zanu PF.

“The good thing about Joramu is that he listens to what other stake-holders say. Implementation could be another thing but at least he will give you an ear. Cain Mathema never held a single meeting with unions. He never engaged us. He ignored us when we told him not to open schools before putting in place contingent measures to deal with COVID-19 ,” said Zhou.

Zhou implored Dr. Ndlovu not to copy Muthema ‘s commandist style of leaderships.

“The educational terrain is a terrain for engagement, broad consultation and logical disputation before introducing reforms. If the new Minister walk the terrain properly, it shall be well with her. Any attempts to continue along the path of arrogance, and outright lies peddled by Taungana Ndoro would be nothing more than perpetuating Mathema’s educational vandalism which has no traction,” said Zhou.

When asked to explain why he thinks Dr. Ndlovu was not good for the Job, Zhou said: She has no direct link with educational trends of the 21st century. She has not been nearer to the education system in the 21st century. She is relatively unknown. Education needs a Minister who can inspire confidence and acquainted with current global developmental trends or educational taxonomy.”