ZANEC backs proposal to make pre-school compulsory
• That is the way to go.• It’s just a way of ensuring that children do not go into grade one before they are prepared
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ZANEC attributes non-utilization of CDF bursary component to lack of awareness
• People are not aware of these opportunities.• Some constituencies have not done a good job to try and sensitize people.• It is not government’s
ZANEC playing to the gallery on results nullification – ECZ
• It is clear that ZANEC may want to play to the gallery on this matter.• They are very much aware of the process to
ZANEC urges government to continue increasing education budget
• From 2016 the budget to education in terms of the share of the education budget has been on a downward trend.• 13.9 percent allocation
ZANEC expects Government to allocate 15% of 2023 national budget to education
• The 2023 national budget must consider broadening the skills development levy into an education levy.• ZANEC expects the budget to remove harmful tax exemptions
ZANEC lobbies for creation of disability unit in higher learning institutions
• There are several challenges that learners with disabilities face.• Lack of technology know-how to access remote learning and having pre-defined courses due to their
ZANEC calls for localization of school curriculum
• Zambia has carried the curriculum from the expectations of its colonial masters.• It has not tailored them to local opportunities that need to be
ZANEC speaks against restarting teacher selection process
• This situation is unfortunate.• It discredits and undermines Teaching Service Commission’s mandate to appoint teachers.• Restarting the process also risks opening up a Pandora’s
Disqualification of teachers above 45 years worries ZANEC, other stakeholders
• Although the decision is legally binding, it is unfair.• There has been no mass teacher recruitment in the country since 2012.• Government should consider
ZANEC urges DHRMCs to ensure transparency in teacher selection process
• The extension of the application period gave an opportunity for all potential teachers to apply.• Human Resource Committees in the districts must do the