Teachers across Malawi feel shocked after hearing what Charles Kumchenga told reporters. The Teachers Union of Malawi secretary claimed everyone loved the government's plan for a 20% pay raise starting April 1, 2025. Many teachers want answers about when exactly Kumchenga met with them to discuss this satisfaction. They insist his statements represent only his personal opinion, not the views of struggling educators throughout the country. Angry teachers have started calling for everyone to work together to shut down TUM completely. They believe the organization has failed to fight for their interests, suggesting its leaders take money from officials to pretend teachers feel happy with their situation.
Elizabeth Kaliza Banda, a teacher living in Area 51-Lilongwe, pointed out that TUM leaders never invited educators to any meeting about the 20% raise agreement with government negotiators. She demands Kumchenga step down right away and makes a public apology through news outlets for falsely claiming he spoke for all teachers. According to Banda, Kumchenga's comments prove the entire TUM leadership supports the Malawi Congress Party. She mentioned that Kumchenga works closely with MCP leaders and comes from the same central region. Banda warned that unless he apologizes, teachers will stop respecting him entirely, adding that TUM deserves to be dissolved for ignoring what teachers actually want.
The Civil Servants Trade Union secretary Gomani made similar claims earlier, saying government negotiators and CSTU reached an agreement about the 20% raise. Both Gomani and Kumchenga attacked another group that wrote to President Lazarus Chakwera asking for a 44% increase instead of just 22%. They claimed these people had political motives rather than representing actual civil servants. The union leaders urged teachers not to participate in any work stoppages since new pay rates would begin on April 1, 2025. Most government workers strongly disagreed with this message and started planning peaceful protests.
Civil servants have organized a demonstration scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Protesters plan to march from Area 18 Roundabout all the way to the Parliament Building, where they'll deliver their formal complaints. Participants will wear black and red clothing during the event. Organizers encourage every concerned government employee to join them, saying they've suffered silently for years. The message emphasizes that nobody else will defend their rights unless they stand up for themselves. Many feel their patience has finally run out after enduring difficult economic conditions without adequate compensation increases.
Elizabeth Kaliza Banda, a teacher living in Area 51-Lilongwe, pointed out that TUM leaders never invited educators to any meeting about the 20% raise agreement with government negotiators. She demands Kumchenga step down right away and makes a public apology through news outlets for falsely claiming he spoke for all teachers. According to Banda, Kumchenga's comments prove the entire TUM leadership supports the Malawi Congress Party. She mentioned that Kumchenga works closely with MCP leaders and comes from the same central region. Banda warned that unless he apologizes, teachers will stop respecting him entirely, adding that TUM deserves to be dissolved for ignoring what teachers actually want.
The Civil Servants Trade Union secretary Gomani made similar claims earlier, saying government negotiators and CSTU reached an agreement about the 20% raise. Both Gomani and Kumchenga attacked another group that wrote to President Lazarus Chakwera asking for a 44% increase instead of just 22%. They claimed these people had political motives rather than representing actual civil servants. The union leaders urged teachers not to participate in any work stoppages since new pay rates would begin on April 1, 2025. Most government workers strongly disagreed with this message and started planning peaceful protests.
Civil servants have organized a demonstration scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Protesters plan to march from Area 18 Roundabout all the way to the Parliament Building, where they'll deliver their formal complaints. Participants will wear black and red clothing during the event. Organizers encourage every concerned government employee to join them, saying they've suffered silently for years. The message emphasizes that nobody else will defend their rights unless they stand up for themselves. Many feel their patience has finally run out after enduring difficult economic conditions without adequate compensation increases.
