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SCHOOLS in Zimbabwe have begun reopening this week for the first time in six months despite health and safety concerns from striking teachers.
Teachers from two unions are on strike after expressing coronavirus concerns.
Schools closed earlier in the year because of the pandemic but the government has said children will now be safe at school.
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) national president Obert Masaraure told the BBC that teaching would not take place at most schools.
On why they were striking, he said: “We want to press the government to review our salary, which is now at about $330 (£255) and also to ensure the government provides the bare minimum to ensure that our teachers and learners can safely get back into schools.
“Most parents and teachers have agreed it is not safe, and for parents, it is also the economy has been affected and so they are not able to pay for fees.
“We want the government to provide the minimums. For example, we want protective gear in public schools and we want running water in schools to prevent the spread of the virus.”
