Teachers demand for risk allowance attracted a heat debate, resulting in bad blood between teachers and journalists George Kasakula of
The two journalists are believed to have separately said in their TV programs that government should not bother providing risk allowances to teachers as they don't deserve them.
This did not go down well with teachers, who resorted to demanding an apology from the two journalists.
But speaking at a news conference in
"The matter is still under discussion as it does not fall solely under the ambit of
"The nation will be notified of the progress on this issue as soon as the discussions are concluded" said Mussa at the presser, jointly organised by
However, this has attracted mixed reactions, with some teachers saying government should have announced the dates for re-opening of schools after the conclusion of the matter.
Writing on Facebook,
Philip Kumpeni wrote, "Are the stakeholders discussing the amount to be given or the necessity of the Risk Allowance?
"Why is it taking longer to speak the same language with
The Ministry has adopted a phased approach for the re-opening of schools, priotizing with examination classes.
Phase one will see standard 8 and Form 4 students returning to school on 7th September.
Others falling in the phase are all final year students at colleges, IPTE 14 and examination classes for schools that offer International Curriculum.
According to the Ministry, colleges, Universities and schools that offer International curriculum will be allowed to take the second phase of students after three weeks from the day of re-opening.
All colleges and Universities will have to decide on which groups to go first in consultation with the Ministry since these were at different stages.
Primary, secondary and Teacher Training Colleges will reopen during the second phase on Monday, 12th October and falling in this category; Standards 5 to 7; Forms 1 to 3; Standards 1 to 4; and Initial Primary Teacher Education (IPTE 15).
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