The Ministry of General Education has refuted reports suggesting that the schools will reopen after schools were closed as a result of the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ministry Spokesperson Nondo Chilonga told the media in a statement that the ministry is refuting the statement as the contents of the communication are not correct.
“There is false information circulating on social media platforms concerning the reopening of schools which also includes a wrong school and examination calendar. The Ministry of General Education has not yet announced the date for reopening learning institutions as the Ministry awaits guidance from the Ministry of Health,” she said.
“As you may all be aware, the Ministry responsible for health in the country is providing us with timely updates regarding the COVID-19. Therefore, the reopening of our learning institutions is dependent on expert advice in relation to the pandemic.”
Ms. Chilonga said that at the press briefing held yesterday between the Ministry of General Education and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services, the Minister of General Education, Hon David Mabumba informed the nation that the Ministry is still in the process of making consultations on issues of rescheduling the academic calendar and examinations.
“In view of the above, the Ministry of General Education wishes to advice the general public to ignore the false information which is circulating with the contempt that it deserves,” she added.
That’s why prime tuvi was shut!!
I thought school and church set ups is more organized compared to the markets and mini buses that have been left roam the streets amid covid, what’s the difference between bar and night club and market traders, is the govt implying that bar owners have no families to feed? The rationale behind the closure of other businesses and leave out others is inconsiderate, we know some party official said, marketeers, bus drivers, conductors are your source of votes, but these measures yaliko rather mwee.
Ati your source of votes doesnt ask about fiscal discipline compared to abafisungu.
Excellent decision beautiful nondo. Long time no see from this intelligent woman. This will help bring families closer through homeschooling. Some parents will be the ones getting educated haha. My daughter is too clever such that she takes over. Kids of these days
Comment: Learning institutions ought to reopen as soon as possible please.
Don’t push for opening of schools until the MInistry of Health is sure that there are no cases otherwise we may end up regretting as parents. Sending your child to school only to contract COVID 19?