Harare — Government will tomorrow announce its official position on the civil servants' strike, as divisions have emerged among the workers on whether or not to report for duty.

In an interview yesterday, Public Service Minister Eliphas Mukonoweshuro said he had consulted other Government officials on the way forward and would disclose the outcome of these deliberations after Thursday's National Joint Negotiating Council meeting.

"Following consultations, Government has come up with a position likely to be revealed tomorrow. This shows Government's commitment in resolving the crisis," said Minister Muko-noweshuro.

Sources said Government was likely to unveil a new offer for striking civil servants, though Minister Mukonoweshuro could not be drawn into commenting on this.

Yesterday, the strike's initial momentum appeared to be waning despite concerted efforts by union leaders to make the industrial action national.

A survey yesterday showed workers were divided on the efficacy of the strike action, with nurses indicating that the likelihood of them joining in was "low".

Nurses at Parirenyatwa and Harare hospitals said their union had not told them to strike.

Nurses are also getting allowances from donors over and above their salaries, further diminishing the possibility of them striking right now.

Some nurses did not report at their stations yesterday.

The Herald caught up with one nurse as he left his workplace at Harare Hospital who said: "We have decided to join our fellows and we hope this will help us achieve our goals."

Schools in Harare's low-density areas reported full staff turnout because teachers get incentives from parents.

Some high-density schools have also ignored

the strike after parents agreed to pay incentives.

It was also established that contrary to our report yesterday, lessons were going on normally at Gle