Mbelwa District Council director for education, youth and sports Fiddes Msowoya has asked communities not to sell beer to teachers during working hours.

The sentiment has been made during the council meeting with the community in Development activities and right people claim organization held in Mzimba district.

There have been claims registered by various schools in the district, that there is  high abscondment of teachers  because they are allegedly spend time  in drinking joints during  working hours.

“We ask communities to be vigilant in watching such teachers conduct as it is slowing down students performances in schools”, said Msowoya.

Executive Director for Rights People Claim Edward Nkhata has said that Ethuleni Primary school in Mzimba North has three teachers against.