Tag: Education

Popular musician Patience Namadingo and social media influencer Pemphero Mphande are facing embarrassment and ridicule on social media platforms following the University of South Africa (Unisa) statement which says the university did not confer the two with honorary degrees. In a statement Unisa has issued available on its website, it says it has just learnt … Read More “Southern Africa: South African University Denies Conferring Namadingo, Pemphero Mphande With Honorary Degrees” »

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has challenged Malawians to embrace the spirit of self-reliance in the implementation of the Malawi 2063 (MW2063). NICE District Civic Education Officer (DCEO) for Lilongwe Rural and Dedza, Daniel Malango, made the sentiments during an orientation for NICE volunteers at M’bwatalika ADMARC in the area of Traditional … Read More “Malawi: Nice Calls for Self-Reliance in Mw2063 Implementation” »

Tongozala Village, situated in the rural area under the jurisdiction of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mkanda in Mchinji district, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a beacon of quality education and healthcare services, thanks to the tireless efforts of Our Aim Foundation. Through financial support from individual donors, organizational partnerships, and local initiatives, the foundation has … Read More “Malawi: Charity Transforms Mchinji Village Into Education, Health Hub” »

Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has called upon various stakeholders and partners to consider pumping in more support in the education sector. Wirima made these remarks on Tuesday during the launch of the Back to School Campaign at Kalima Primary School in Chikwawa district. She said Cyclone Freddy caused huge damage to education infrastructure … Read More “Malawi: Government Calls for More Support in Education Sector” »

Blantyre, Malawi — Malawi indefinitely closed one of its universities following violent student protests Friday night over a recent fee increase. Police said 16 students were arrested and charged with disturbing the peace. In a statement released Friday night, Yonamu Ngwira, registrar of Mzuzu University, a University of Malawi campus in the country’s north, suspended … Read More “Malawi University Closes Over Fee Increase Protests” »

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust says it is committed to complement government efforts in reducing illiteracy and enhancing skills development and education amongst adults. The commitment follows revelation that Malawi has five million illiterate people despite the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi advancing the importance of education and skills development as … Read More “Malawi: Nice Commits to Reduce Illiteracy As 5 Million Malawians Lack Formal Education” »

Government has expressed concern over the unconducive environment of learners in boarding schools in the country. Deputy Minister of Education, Nancy Chaola Mdooko expressed worry when he was responding to a question from Rumphi West legislature, Yona Adadawiza Mkandawire on Tuesday in Parliament who wanted to know about government policy used to ensure conducive learning … Read More “Malawi: Government Concerned With Learners’ Environment in Boarding Schools” »

The Ministry of Education has announced names of best performing students during the 2023 Primary School Leaving Certificate Education (PSLCE). Alinafe Chulu from Play Door Private Primary School in Blantyre (Girl) and Henderson Levison (Boy) from Nampeya Primary School in Machinga emerged the best. Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima told reporters in Lilongwe during … Read More “Malawi: Govt Announces, Celebrates Best Performers for 2023 Pslce” »