By Blessings Bwanalih

 The Ministry of Education has established a Teachers Council in order to regulate the teaching profession in the country.

A statement signed by Principal Secretary Chikondano Mussa says the development is in accordance with the Education Act of 2013.

Among other tasks, the council will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a register of licensed teachers, advising the minister on any matter falling within the Education Act and promoting professional and ethical standards in the profession.

The council has nine members which icnlude Dr. Joseph Chimombo, Regina Sambakunsi, Matilda Kabuye, Fr. Simon Mundisiye, Dr. John Kazembe, Bishop Wycliffe Chimwendo, Kwacha Kulemeka, Elton Chauluka and Dr. Foster Lungu.