Ministry probes DEOs for bribery

Government is set to crack the whip on district education officers (DEOs) in different parts of the country following reports that they were demanding bribes from temporary teachers in order to secure job placements. 

 

Report by Nomore Kudzedzereka

 

 

 

 

Reports indicate that a number of education officers nationwide were demanding bribes ranging between US$100 and US$150 per month, a development which Education Minister David Coltart said his ministry was working to redress urgently before the third term commences.

The minister could not be drawn into revealing the names of the districts but confirmed the cases were widespread adding his office continued to be inundated with reports of similar cases.

He added that the suspects would either be suspended or handed over to the police. “The ministry is conducting a serious probe into this matter after receiving reports from concerned citizens.”