By Jane Mlambo| Government has delayed the re-opening of schools by 14 days.

Addressing the post cabinet briefing today, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the recent spike in cases which has seen pockets of localized lockdowns in Kwekwe, Karoi, Mt Darwin and other areas prompted the move to delay the re-opening of schools.

Schools were expected to open for the second term on Monday 28 days but the recent spike in COVID-19 forced government to re-assess the situation.

Teachers unions have also been lobbying for a postponement to August to allow the situation to stabilize.