Education Archives

Water crisis solved at MUST: classes to resume on Wednesday

Nov 14, 2016 Bright Malenga 15 &

Water problems that led to closure of Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) have been solved and classes at the university will resume this week. According to a press statement that has been released… ...

Poor policies contributing to poor education in developing countries – Kikwete

Nov 12, 2016 Bright Malenga 17 &

Tanzania’s former president Jakaya Kikwete says poor education policies in developing countries in Africa are contributing to poor education status in the continent. Kikwete, who is Commissioner for Global Education, said the remarks at the Kamuzu… ...

Still more hope for Malawi: Young man introduces ECD in ignored area

Nov 11, 2016 Bright Malenga 6 &

As a way of improving education at foundation level, a young Malawian known has introduced an Early Child development centre (ECD) in Nkhotakota district. The ECD is known as Jenny Naylor Nursery school which is… ...

Floods and drought: Malawi Red Cross Society brings learners back to school

Nov 10, 2016 George Mhango 2 &

Floods, disasters and dry spells that hit Malawi’s lowershire districts such as Chikwawa, Nsanje, Mwanza and others between 2014 and 2016 are still being felt. Challenges are many, but the most outstanding one is lack… ...

Hunger affects new school timetable: learners knocking off at midday to look for food

Nov 10, 2016 Thula Chisamba 45 &

As the new primary school hours continue to face criticism, education authorities in Nkhatabay have disclosed that some learners are knocking off before time due to hunger. Speaking during a spot check this publication conducted… ...

Parents against distribution of condoms in primary schools

Nov 08, 2016 Thula Chisamba 152 &

…11 girls reportedly pregnant at a primary school in Mzimba Parents in Mzimba district have spoken against the ongoing distribution of condoms to learners in primary schools saying the move is fueling sexual activities among… ...

Water shortages force MUST closure

Nov 07, 2016 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 41 &

Continued water shortages at Malawi University of Science and Technology [MUST] have forced the management to temporarily close the institution, Malawi24 can reveal. According to a statement released by the University through its registrar Dr.… ...