Teachers declare war on government

TEACHERS affiliated to the Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association (Zimta) have vowed to go ahead with their planned industrial action, when schools open for the second term next week, to force government to enter into negotiations to improve their working conditions.

Zimta, in a circular addressed to its members, yesterday declared May 8, as the date for commencement of their nationwide strike, saying they were unmoved by Primary and Secondary Education minister Paul Mavima’s threat to fire them en-masse.

“This letter serves to inform educators and education administrators in the Primary and Secondary Education ministry of the strike action beginning May 8,” part of the letter read.

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