Govt Engineer Writes 8 O’Level Subjects
15 December 2015
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By Tinoonga Mawere, Masvingo| A top local government official stunned all and sundry in Zaka when he sat for 8 O Level subjects in November,indicating he was occupying the post without qualification.
Abel Chivasa who is a Zanu PF activist and senior engineer employed by Zaka Rural District Council sat for 8 O Level subjects including English and Mathematics .
Chivasa wrote the examinations at Chimbwembwe, a secondary school tucked in the rural areas of Zaka in a bid to avoid detection.
Educationists here said the incident is just a reflection of a sad trend in the government where there are many highly paid yet underqualified personnel.
Such government officials are taking home close to $ 3000 in net salaries while other civil servants are spending several months without getting their salaries.
Chivasa confirmed he sat for the O Level exams,claiming he wanted to change his profession.
“I sat for O Level exams but I want to change my profession. I was admitted into the Zimbabwe Engineers Board in 1995 and I wonder why there is so much interest in this matter,” said Chivasa.
Zanu PF activists have also landed top posts in government as they get rewarded for unleashing violence against known opposition supporters.The presence of such Zanu PF activists in government has posed serious challenges for the treasury as the government battles to pay its workers.