‘Lack of resources compromising education’

The Primary and Secondary Education ministry has admitted that lack of funds and other resources has compromised the quality of education offered in the country.

Addressing the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary And Secondary Education yesterday, outgoing secretary in the ministry, Sylvia Utete-Masango said the teacher-to-pupil ratio at most schools was going as high as 1:60.

“We can then not expect quality education because it becomes difficult for the teacher to handle such a class,” Utete-Masango said.

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