NEW: Student teachers’ allowances revised upwards

Emmanuel Kafe

Student teachers’ allowances have been increased to $9 049 from $157 with effect from April 1.

There will also be entitled to a US$75 ($6 375) Covid-19 allowance.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Public Service Commission said: “Regarding the US$75 Covid-19 allowance, Treasury also concurred that it should be extended to student teachers as well, during their time on teaching practice and it should be paid concurrently with their monthly allowances in local currency after converting it at the prevailing auction exchange rate on the date of payment.”