Lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) who returned to work following a four-month strike say management is using underhand tactics against them.
Some staff resumed duties at the start of this semester, but there are still worries and dissatisfaction among the ranks.
Reports suggest that many lecturers have yet to receive their salaries despite being back at work, fuelling concerns over possible repercussions for those who took part in the strike.
One of the lecturers, who preferred anonymity, said that there appear to be silent moves to deal with those who were on strike. He added:
“It is possible they are delaying putting people back on payroll so that they get frustrated and leave.”
The UZ administration is currently recruiting new faculty members, a move that has unsettled existing lecturers.
Many staff are anxious about job security, fearing they could lose their positions amid ongoing negotiations over pay and working conditions.
One lecturer, who wished to remain anonymous, said they returned to work primarily to protect their job.
Lecturers, who currently earn a basic minimum of US$230 per month, are demanding a review to US$2,250 to restore wages to pre-2018 levels.
The strike, which began on 16 April 2025, disrupted academic activities, leaving both students and staff dealing with its aftermath.
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