ABOUT 60 teachers from Matabeleland have been allocated serviced residential stands at Vulindlela in Umguza under a Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association (Zimta) housing scheme. Beneficiaries hailed the development as a step towards ending years of renting and improving their quality of life.
The allocation forms part of a broader public-private partnership (PPP) between Zimta and land developers aimed at addressing an acute shortage of housing for teachers across Zimbabwe. Since its launch in 2023, the Vulindlela project has reportedly benefited at least 170 educators.
Zimta spokesperson Daisy Zambuko said the initiative was designed to complement government efforts to improve accommodation for teachers while offering practical, long-term solutions to housing challenges in the sector.
“The programme is a planned and organised attempt to solve the housing shortage problem that teachers in Zimbabwe are facing, while complementing the employer’s efforts in providing decent accommodation for its workforce,” she said.
Zambuko said Zimta continued to play a facilitative role in house provision across several provinces, including Manicaland, Mashonaland, Harare and Masvingo, where teachers are also accessing residential stands, with some progressing towards title deeds.
“On the whole, these projects have been a resounding success. As Zimta, we remain committed to strengthening our partnerships and delivering sustainable housing solutions for teaching professionals,” she said.
GG Property Developers construction manager Thokozani Ngwenya said the Vulindlela scheme was being developed into a fully serviced residential area with long-term urban planning ambitions.
“We want to build a smart city here at Vulindlela. We are not just allocating stands; we are building a neighbourhood of educators who will set the standard for future communities,” he said.
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For beneficiaries, the handover was deeply emotional and symbolic.
Mtshabezi High schoolteacher Siphathisiwe Moyo said the allocation represented empowerment and independence.
“As ladies, we are empowered to have our own stands. It gives you freedom. It means I am now a landlady rather than a tenant,” she said.
Maranatha High schoolteacher Enerst Muchiti urged colleagues to trust the initiative.
“My message to fellow civil servants is that this is not a scam. We are here on the ground receiving our stands,” he said.
