Govt clarifies on teacher recruitment

Ministry of Education Spokesperson Hillary Chipango

Ministry of Education Spokesperson Hillary Chipango says it is not possible for government to always recruit teachers at the beginning of the year.

The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) recently appealed to the government to begin recruiting teachers at the beginning of the year so that they begin the year with the pupils and have enough time to prepare.

But Mr. Chipango says teachers can only be recruited when enough resources are budgeted for such an exercise.

Mr. Chipango says teacher unions should in this case understand that teacher recruitment is not easy but that there is a procedure that has to be followed which is why it takes long at times.