April 1, 2021 Owen khamula - Nyasa Times 1 Comment
Education activists are pushing for talks between Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) and government to avert another devastating strike by teachers.
Kondowe: It will be an infringement on the right to education for children if teachers resume their strike-Photos by Watipaso Mzungu, Nyasa Times.
The activists have advised government and TUM to discuss and resolve misunderstandings on risk allowances a move that will curtail the impending stay away by teachers.
Benedicto Kondowe, Executive Director for Civil Society Education Coalition, said it will be an infringement on the right to education for children if teachers resume their strike.
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