We have learnt a lesson, Poly students confess

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Students at the Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi (Unima) have expressed their commitment to abide by the college rules and regulations when the institution reopens on 5 October this year.

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Polytechnic students torching tyres during the protests.

The college was closed on 12 August this year after a disagreement between the students and school authorities on loan payment led to student riots.

Polytechnic Student Union (PSU) President Justice Bulaula said the students have reached a consensus with college management that they will commit themselves to the rules and regulations that govern the college and will also pay K1, 500 each for the damage they did during the riots, which they protested against delayed loans and fees.

Bulaula however asked the college authorities to make public the cost of property damage in order to ensure transparency.

In a press statement released on Saturday the college urged the public to report any student who is seen perpetrating demonstrations.