Education Archives

16-hour meeting not enough to end teachers’ strike

Mar 03, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

The meeting between Teachers’ representatives and government officials that lasted for about sixteen hours centred on finding lasting solutions to the ongoing strife between government and teachers. Reports Malawi24 has been following indicate that government… ...

Chakwera wants teachers to call off strike

Mar 01, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has urged teachers to understand the direction given by scientists that the teachers are not among workers that are at high risk to Covid-19. Presidential Press Secretary Brian Banda made the remarks… ...

Teacher succumbs to Covid-19 in Mzimba

Mar 01, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

A teacher has died of Coronavirus in Mzimba. The teacher, Florence Kamanga, who was teaching at Chikwawa primary school in the district was diagnosed of the virus prior to the closure of schools in January,… ...

William Stewart foundation bails out 16 girls in Chitipa

Feb 27, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Sixteen girls from Chisenga and Wenya Secondary School in Chitipa have received school fees and learning materials from William Stewart foundation. The foundation has given the girl school fees, school uniform, school shoes and other… ...

Parents say children losing interest in school

Feb 27, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Parents have expressed concern over the continued disruption of learning in public schools, saying children are losing interest in school. Malawi24 interviewed several parents on the sit-in that teachers have been conducting this week. The… ...

Chakwera says Tonse Govt will construct new Mzuni campus

Feb 26, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says the Tonse Alliance administration is committed to pursue construction of a new campus for Mzuzu University (Mzuni). He made the remarks today in Mzuzu during the virtual graduation ceremony for 1,186… ...

TUM leader disagrees with decision to call off strike

Feb 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) president, Willy Malimba, says he does not agree with the decision of his fellow union leaders to call off the teachers’ sit-in. He was reacting to an announcement by other… ...

Teachers face massive deductions from their salaries effective February

Feb 25, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

As the Tonse alliance government continue to corner teachers in the country, it has been revealed that councils have rolled out massive deductions from teachers' already meagre perks effective February month-end. A leaked document, seen… ...

Machinga teachers petition council over January salaries

Feb 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Primary school teachers who did not receive their January salaries have petitioned Machinga district council demanding for immediate processing of the arrears. The concerned teachers have given the council the deadline of… ...

Zomba Malosa MP awards 54 students

Feb 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa constituency Grace Kwelepeta has awarded 54 students who were selected to various national and district boarding secondary schools. The event was graced by Education Division Manager… ...

Teachers raise tough questions on risk allowances

Feb 23, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Teachers in the country may not proceed prodding for risk allowances if some of their questions can be addressed adequately and soberly, they say. In a WhatsApp panel discussion monitored by this reporter, the disgruntled… ...

Aphunzitsi sakayamba ntchito lolemba – TUM

Feb 19, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Pomwe boma lalengeza kuti lolemba likubwelari sukulu zonse mdziko muno zitsekulidwe, bungwe la aphunzitsi la Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) lati aphunzitsi onse apitilirabe kukhala pa tchuthi ngati boma silimva pempho lawo pandalama zaukaziotche. Malingana… ...