# Mozambique education reform and funding

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mozambique-education-reform-and-funding
> Updated: 2026-10-21T14:25:29.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

In October 2026, the National Association of Teachers (Anapro) in Mozambique expressed frustration over unpaid overtime dating back to 2022 and a shortage of school materials. Spokesperson Marcos Mulima noted a sense of desperation among educators, prompting Anapro to request an audit of public accounts by the Administrative Court.

In response to these grievances, President Daniel Chapo pledged to invest in school infrastructure, teacher training, and inclusive learning environments. He acknowledged challenges regarding teacher career development and instructed the Ministry of Education and Culture to address overtime payment issues.

Following these developments, the government drafted the 2027 Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE). This proposal includes plans to hire 2,920 teachers and 43 early-childhood educators, as well as providing over 23,000 school desks to support the education sector.

By late October 2026, the Ministry of Education and Culture announced plans to regularize administrative acts for more than 82,950 teachers. Minister Edson Macuácua stated the initiative aims to unlock career progressions for educators in salary levels 1 through 11, addressing delays dating back to 2021. In an initial phase, 5,920 employees are awaiting formal approval for salary corrections.

Regarding overtime, the Ministry committed to resuming payments for 2023 debts owed to approximately 29,466 teachers. The government intends to settle this debt in three installments, depending on financial availability. While 24,933 affected teachers have received partial payments, 4,533 have received none. Efforts are also underway with the Ministry of Finance to validate overtime debts accumulated between 2024 and 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Mozambique Ministry of Education announces teacher career and salary regularizations

Mozambique's Ministry of Education will regularize career progressions for 82,950 teachers and settle 2023 overtime debts for nearly 30,000 educators in installments.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-ministry-of-education-announces-teacher-career-and-salary-regularizations

### 2026-10-18: Mozambique outlines 2027 budget plans for education and health

Mozambique's 2027 draft budget proposes hiring nearly 3,000 teachers and 600 health workers, while expanding social assistance to over 886,000 impoverished households.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-outlines-2027-budget-plans-for-education-and-health

### 2026-10-12: Mozambique teachers protest unpaid overtime as President pledges education reforms

Mozambican teachers are protesting unpaid overtime and lack of supplies, while President Daniel Chapo pledges to improve school infrastructure and teacher training and address career challenges.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-teachers-protest-unpaid-overtime-as-president-pledges-education-reforms

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