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2025 JCE exam sees surge in girl participation, wows Minister

Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has attributed the 8.7 percent rise in female participation in this year’s Junior Certificate Education (JCE), to national commitment to ensuring equity and access to education for all.

MERP transforming communities through school development initiatives

Across Malawi, education remains a crucial pillar for national development. However, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of teachers, poor sanitation, and limited incentives for educators in remote areas have hindered progress.

Experts call for increased funding for education and child protection

The Director of Programs for  PLAN  International in Malawi, Janet Chidothi has emphasized the need for strategic budget allocation to support the welfare of children in the country.

DOWNLOAD – 2025 Public university admission lists released

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, has today released the names of students selected to pursue their studies in public universities across the country.

Faith community embraces BEFIT programme to inspire followers

Religious leaders around Nasala Primary School in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Malili in Lilongwe have described Building Education Foundation Through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) programme as a game changer that will not only improve learning outcomes but also expose learners to digital technology.

Royal Norwegian Embassy powers ECD education in Mchinji, Rumphi districts

Parents, guardians and authorities in Mchinji and Rumphi have expressed gratitude to the Royal Norwegian Embassy for the financial support it is providing towards improving Early Childhood Development (ECD) services in the two districts.

Emmanuel University commits to promote special needs education, sponsor upgrading female teachers

Emmanuel University (EMUNI) – an education institution of the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) – has reaffirmed its commitment to complementing government efforts to promote special needs education in the country.

Wella Medical Aid Society gives back 25% premium to Victoria Gardens Academy

Wella Medical Aid Society (WEMAS) – a company wholly owned by Wella Holdings Limited – has given back 25 percent of annual medical cover premiums for Victoria Gardens Academy.

First Lady officially opens Jalira Girls National Secondary School in Rumphi

First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera has officially opened the newly constructed Jalira Girls National Secondary School in Rumphi, calling for continued efforts to promote quality education for girls in Malawi.

World Vision advocates for scaling up of school meals prog.

Amid the country’s hunger crisis, World Vision Malawi (WVM) is advocating for the scaling up of the School Meals Programme in schools to enable girls get a meal for them to concentrate in classes.

Ministry of Edu., Plan International unite to enhance girls’ education

The Ministry of Education has emphasized the urgent need for a more robust and coordinated effort to improve girls' education in the country, particularly in undeserved rural areas.