Education

Minister of Higher Education and Innovation, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has called on researchers to take a frontline role in tackling pressing issues such as climate change, disease, and economic hardships. Speaking at the fifth National Research Dissemination Conference in Lilongwe, Kabwila stressed that research must go beyond academic journals to transform the lives of ordinary Malawians.

The Ministry of Education has handed over four motorcycles worth over K40 million to Dedza District Council under the BEFIT programme to ease mobility challenges in four education zones. Officials say the donation will strengthen supervision in 52 schools, benefiting more than 50,000 learners.

In a remarkable feat of faith and discipline, Lilongwe's Bunda Christian Academy has achieved a flawless 100% pass rate in the 2025 Junior Certificate of Education exams—stunning many just two years after its founding. Director Pastor Martin Mbewe attributes the success to prayer, commitment, and a values-based approach to education

Education experts agree that Malawi has made progress in improving examination performance, but warn that unless issues of gender imbalance, poverty, and school access are addressed, the system risks leaving thousands of children behind each year.

Malawi’s 2025 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) and Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations have registered improved pass rates compared to last year, with officials hailing the progress but warning of persistent challenges such as gender disparities and poor performance in some districts.

MANEB is set to release the 2025 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) and Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) exam results today, August 18, 2025. A total of 257,129 candidates sat for the PSLCE exams, with 133,373 females and 123,756 males, while 166,123 students sat for the JCE exams

Children in Ntchisi and Salima districts have called out local authorities for failing to act on climate change, warning that floods, droughts, and pollution are violating their rights to education, health, and protection. The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) says children’s voices must guide Malawi’s climate policies.

Kwera Fund and Othakarhaka Foundation have partnered to support needy public university students in Malawi through tuition aid, digital resources, and skills training. The MoU aims to enhance access to higher education and empower graduates with career and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Government has pledged to improve teacher welfare through promotions, salary reforms, and training opportunities. Speaking in Karonga, Minister Dr. Jessie Kabwila emphasized teachers’ role in national development and urged TTCs to adopt income-generating ventures to supplement government funding

A 23-year-old Malawian graduate, Staff Nyoni, has developed a digital learning app called Blind Classroom to support visually impaired learners. The app, which includes screen-readers, AI-powered voice learning, and magnification tools, is already improving performance in two pilot schools.

Ngabu Technical College is one of the government's investments in youth development, as outlined in Malawi's Vision 2063 development agenda.

Sight Savers International, an organization focuses on eliminating avoidable blindness and promoting rights of people with disabilities