Education Archives

Concerned citizens petition Chakwera over illegal sale of school land

Jan 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Concerned citizens in Zomba have today presented their petition to the State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on alleged illegal sale of school land by the Zomba City Council. Students from Chilunga Community… ...

Chiwale School in Neno hit by Covid-19

Jan 14, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Lessons have been suspended at Chiwale Secondary School in Neno where ten students have tested positive for Coronavirus. The school has sent back day scholars while students who live on campus have been told to… ...

Medical expert says schools should remain open

Jan 13, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A medical expert says Malawi has not reached the stage of closing schools despite a recent rise in Coronavirus cases. Epidemiologist Dr Titus Divala said there are a lot of issues, including non-compliance to preventive… ...

HRDC calls for closure of schools, lockdown

Jan 12, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged government to close schools and has proposed a partial lockdown, saying the new wave of the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting all age groups. The grouping has said… ...

No foul play in Form 1 selection process, Ministry of Education says

Jan 12, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Ministry of Education has insisted that there was no foul play in the selection of learners to national secondary schools. The ministry oriented members of the press in Lilongwe on Monday to explain the… ...

Student tests positive for Coronavirus at Blantyre Secondary School

Jan 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A student has tested positive for Coronavirus at Blantyre Secondary School (BSS), amid calls for government to close schools due to the rise in Coronavirus cases across the country. According to the local media, the… ...

DPP faults Govt for not closing schools

Jan 11, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has faulted the Tonse Alliance government for not closing learning institutions to protect students and staff following the rapid rise in Coronavirus cases. In a statement on Sunday signed by… ...