Giving oral evidence yesterday before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education, teachers' unions said the taskforce should consist of all stakeholders including Government, donors and other interested parties.

The teachers' unions were invited to give their views on what ought to be done before schools reopen to ensure the safety of pupils, teachers and support staff.

But in yesterday's deliberations, Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe secretary general, Mr Raymond Majongwe, said there was need for an all stakeholder taskforce to ensure minimum conditions were met.

The taskforce must include the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, local communities, stakeholders and trade unions to protect the interests of our members, the teachers," said Mr Majongwe.

Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president, Mr Emmanuel Nyawo, said the taskforce would determine the safety of pupils and teachers before reopening.