Theme: “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession”
The town of Gwanda was filled with excitement and pride on the 10th of October 2025 as educators, policymakers, learners, and development partners gathered to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. The event ran under the inspiring theme, “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession,” which calls for stronger partnerships, collective responsibility, and a renewed focus on the teaching profession as a driver of transformation in education.
The commemorations were graced by the Honourable Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo (MP), who served as the Guest of Honour, alongside representatives from Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI), teacher unions, development partners, and local authorities. The gathering celebrated the commitment, resilience, and innovation of Zimbabwe’s teachers especially those working in rural and marginalised communities.
Minister Moyo: “Teaching Is the Heartbeat of Our Education System”
In his keynote address, Honourable Moyo paid glowing tribute to teachers across Zimbabwe, describing them as the heartbeat of the nation’s education system and the true enablers of Vision 2030. He emphasised that education reforms cannot succeed in isolation but require shared responsibility and collaboration among teachers, communities, government, and partners.
“Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession means that education is not a one-man effort,” said Minister Moyo.
“It is a collective journey where teachers, parents, policymakers, and learners walk together. We must build professional communities of practice that promote teamwork, mentorship, and shared learning.”
The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting continuous professional development, improving teacher welfare, and strengthening digital teaching capacities. He highlighted the Ministry’s plans to scale up teacher training in ICT and inclusive education and to promote innovation hubs in schools as part of the Education 5.0 agenda.
He also took time to commend teachers serving in rural and hard-to-reach schools, acknowledging their sacrifices and dedication.
