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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.

School feeding program hailed for improving attendance, nutrition in Mzimba

Primary School teachers and learners from various schools in Mzimba District have hailed the school feeding programme (SFP) for its significant contribution towards improving attendance, enrolment, performance and nutrition among primary school going children in the district.

Chakwera receives CSEC, stakeholders’ kudos for raising university upkeep allowance

Educationists and activists have applauded President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for addressing cries from University of Malawi (UNIMA) students to adjust their upkeep allowances so that they are in consistence with the prevailing cost of living.

Youths bemoan lack of YFRHS at Chikwina Health Centre in Nkhata Bay

Youths in Traditional Authority (TA) Nyaluwanga in Nkhata Bay have decried lack of youth friendly reproductive health services (YFRHS) infrastructure and confidentiality in providing such services to them at Chikwina Health Centre.

First Lady inspires needy students

First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has implored needy students to work hard in school to achieve their educational goals despite facing challenging financial situations.

Deputy Minister Mdooko calls for greater investment in education sector

Deputy Minister of Education Nancy Chaola-Mdooko has called for greater investment in teachers’ continuous professional development, offering fair competition, and creating an enabling environment that fosters innovation and excellence in teaching in order to improve service delivery in the education sector in Malawi.

Old Mutual hands over MK33m Mathematics Olympiad sponsorship to Mzuzu University

Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited on Friday handed over the sum of MK33 million Mathematics Olympiad sponsorship for the 2023-2024 season to the Mzuzu University at a colourful ceremony that took place in Blantyre.