VOA
By Sithandekile Mhlanga
Washington
09 September 2009
The government says it is continuing its efforts to engage in talks with leaders of teachers’ organisations in the country to bring to an end a strike which has brought learning in some schools to a standstill.
Teachers affiliated to the progressive teachers’ union of Zimbabwe are striking two days every week, while their colleagues under the Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association have downed tools completely, seeking a salary hike.
Education Minister David Coltart says he hopes the talks will be fruitful so teachers can go back to the classrooms.