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.
