Teachers Union of Malawi Archives

We will go on strike – teachers threaten

May 11, 2017 Luke Bisani 46 &

Teachers in Malawi have told the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology that they are to down tools due to unresolved grievances. Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) general secretary Charles Kumchenga has said they are… ...

Teachers unhappy with Malawi Govt

May 09, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 25 &

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has expressed dissatisfaction with the way Malawi Government is addressing teachers’ complaints. This is according to a press statement jointly signed by TUM president Willie Malimba, secretary general Charles Kamchenga… ...

Goodall earns teachers’ wrath over salary comments

Jan 28, 2017 Martha Chikoti 62 &

Teachers union of Malawi (TUM) has cautioned government officials to stop making remarks which can end up angering teachers and other civil servants. The remarks have been made by Tum's general secretary Dennis Kalekeni. Kalekeni… ...

Teachers Union of Malawi laments late salaries

Dec 04, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 47 &

The Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has lamented over government's delay to pay teachers their November salaries. General Secretary for TUM Dennis Kalekeni said there is a need for government to always give reasons for… ...

Money silences teachers, TUM cancels sit-in

Oct 14, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 34 &

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) says it has cancelled a sit-in which the teachers planned to hold on 18 October this month. This is coming as government has allocated funds to Malawi National Examinations Board… ...

Malawian Teachers warned against sexually abusing learners

Oct 13, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 38 &

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has warned teachers against sexually abusing their pupils or students saying they are destroying the lives of girls hence the union will not support them. TUM general secretary Denis Kalekeni… ...

Angry Malawi Teachers body warns govt over empty promises

Sep 15, 2016 Luke Bisani 35 &

The Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has warned government of possible resurgence of the nationwide strike if authorities fail to keep their promises. On Wednesday TUM announced the suspension of a national strike the teachers… ...