Tag: education
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: No Child Left Online
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation's Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. To get extended episodes with additional coverage, support us on...
Lords Confront Prison Pressures Amid Wider Social Policy Debates
3.4m children still wait for school meals
Mary's Meals is encouraging former beneficiaries to contribute towards its school feeding programme as 3.4 pupils are locked out of school meals
Justice Backlogs, Thirlwall Failures and Fracking Ban Dominate Commons
KUHeS students rewarded for excellence
Excitement has swept through Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) after five students received scholarships, while six top performers were rewarded for their academic excellence.National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc made the awards through its Mo Excellence programme, which supports students facing financial challenges and recognises outstanding academic performance.The awards were presented on Friday as...
2026/27 school year begins
The reopening marks the beginning of a new academic year for primary schools, secondary schools and teacher training colleges, which will run from September 14, 2026 to July 16, 2027.The Ministry of Education announced the academic calendar in June, outlining a total of 40 learning weeks for the academic year.The first term will run for...
Commons Balances Education Reform and Steel Nationalisation Plans
MANEB faces heat over K70,000 remark fee
The public is questioning Maneb's K70,000 examination remark fee
Lords Advance Burial Bill Amid Four New Policy Debates
Zomba prison school shines in 2026 MSCE
Zomba Prison Secondary School has recorded best individual performance in the 2026 MSCE examinations
56 defy prison walls, pass MSCE
56 inmates have passed the 2026 MSCE
MANEB hailed for timely release of 2026 MSCE results
Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has been praised for releasing the 2026 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) results ahead of schedule.MANEB, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, released the results on Monday after completing the processing exercise earlier than expected.According to MANEB, 188,169 candidates sat for the 2026 MSCE examinations,...
Scrutiny Without Division as Ministers Pledge Service Reforms
Commons Backs Resilience, Skills and Consumer Power
Parents put on alert as youth drug abuse threat grows
Malawi is being urged to strengthen the role of parents, schools and communities in tackling drug, substance and alcohol abuse among young people before the problem causes deeper social and health consequences.The warning came during a youth open day at Lukarazi Secondary School in Nkhata Bay, where stakeholders pushed for stronger action from families, schools...
North keeps MSCE dominance alive
The Northern Region has tightened its grip on the MSCE dominance
MANEB Releases 2026 MSCE Results
The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has released the 2026 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examination results. Out of 188,169 candidates who sat for the examination, 111,510 have passed, representing a 59.26 percent pass rate. Male candidates recorded a higher pass rate, with 63,037...
He Wrote a Song Called ‘Freedom.’ Now He’s Free.
After playing bass in a Philadelphia-area prison music program, Bernard Lee, 73, earned parole.
Lords Champion Older Workers, Social Mobility and Ethical Supply Chains
LUANAR warns students over unauthorised photos, videos
Students at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have been warned against taking or sharing images of fellow students without their consent.The university says the practice of photographing, recording or posting such content without permission could attract disciplinary action and, in some cases, legal consequences under Malawian law.In a student notice the...
Lords Drive Skills and Voting Reforms as Nature Levy Amended
Ophunzira ku Kasungu alonjezedwa thandizo
Ophunzira omwe asankhidwira m’sukulu za sekondale za boma ku Kasungu, alonjezedwa kuti palibe asiyire sukulu panjira kaamba kosowa ndalama za fizi.Izi ndi malingana ndi phungu wa dera lapakati m’boma la Kasungu, Chikondi Kampachike Chisale yemwe wati awonetsetsa kuti ophunzira ochepekedwa adzithandizidwa kudzera mu thumba la ndalama zakudera (CDF) kuti asalephere maphunziro awo kaamba ka umphawi.A...
Lords Intensify Armed Forces Bill Scrutiny; Budget Brought Forward
From sex tape scandal: Tiwa Savage in Malawi to ‘teach’ girls
…the curious world of celebrity activism arrives in Malawi LILONGWE — Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage is in Malawi, this time not to fill a stadium or promote a new hit, but as the celebrity face of a United Nations campaign to protect women and girls from violence. Savage is visiting Malawi under the UN...
25 dreams rescued from the financial cliff
University dream was becoming too expensive to hold onto for 25 talented first year students at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST).Tuition was only part of the struggle. Food, accommodation and other basic needs were piling pressure on students who had the talent to succeed but lacked the means to stay the course.Then,...
Mzuni gets K105m for diagnostic lab
Mzuzu University is set to improve training and research in parasitology and disease vector control following a K105 million donation towards the renovation of its Diagnostic Laboratory.Old Mutual Malawi, through the Old Mutual Blantyre Foundation Trust, presented the money to the university during a ceremony held at Mzuni on Thursday.University Librarian Dr Aubrey Chaputula, who...
Ensuring Equal Access to Higher Education: A Memorandum to the Mutharika Administration on Implementing Universal Academic Grants
The Ministry of Education acknowledges a systemic crisis. Our national academic pipeline is broken. The Mutharika administration stands at a historic crossroads. It must choose between financing the intellect of our youth or presiding over a collapse of our human capital.I speak from the perspective of a citizen raised in a humble household. My parents...
Theu named UNILIA Vice Chancellor
Theu is the new Vice Chancellor at UNILIA
Kunkuyu urges technical students to use skills for Malawi’s development
Former Minister Moses Kunkuyu is urging technical students to use skills for Malawi’s development
The Long Game
It’s hard to predict the future. This is why it is so important to study history and pay attention in the present. When you see articles like this from Grist about changes in education curriculum for the sciences, it’s easy to blow past it in a news aggregator or social media timeline , but these...
Teacher gaps threaten education in Malawi Prisons
Education in Malawi’s prisons is facing challenges as pass rates for both Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) and Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations declined in the 2025-2026 academic year.Malawi Prison Service Public Relations Officer Steve Meke said PSLCE performance fell to 45.7 percent, with 27 of the 59 candidates who sat the...
HESLGB funding leaves over 13,000 students out
With one week left before schools reopen, a total of 13,140 students may have to find alternative ways of financing their education or risk dropping out after missing out on the provisional list of beneficiaries for higher education loans and grants.The Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) has approved 33,258 students for funding...
He feared missing school, then came a K1 million lifeline
While his friends were looking forward to returning to campus next week, a University of Malawi student from Mzimba was unsure if he would join them after financial struggles pushed him to the brink of dropping out. Then came a lifeline.The Jane Ansah Foundation has stepped in with support worth more than K1 million for...
29 days to find a home: MSG students left scrambling
Campus accommodation has been suspended at Malawi School of Government, 29 days ahead of school reopening, leaving students scrambling
Top Colleges for Engineering in Delhi NCR: A 2026 Guide to Choosing the Right B.Tech College
Students evaluating the top colleges for engineering in Delhi NCR are increasingly considering factors beyond rankings and reputation.
WordPress.com Student Plan
As someone who teaches beginning web development, I find that building a WordPress site makes for a great final project. Hosting those projects has always been a roadblock though.
Msaka calls for responsible use of AI in higher education
Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has called for the responsible and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, saying the technology should improve education without increasing existing inequalities.Msaka made the remarks on Tuesday when he delivered opening remarks at the Global Smart Education Conference at Beijing Normal University in Beijing,...
Another K1.5 billion bill for Malawi as RBM pays Mathanga
…RBM deputy earns more than US Federal Reserve chair, Irish deputy governor…in a country the World Bank says is among the world's 10 poorest…K1.5bn payout matches entire 2026/27 Griffin Saenda allocation…AG Mbeta had ruled out benefits for Mathanga's years away…payment lands as RBM sells 590kg of gold to raise desperately needed cash Malawi has paid...
Stranded MUBAS student gets fee relief
A well wisher has settled Paul's fees balance for second semistar
MANEB results reportedly surface online before official release
Some candidates have reportedly accessed their 2026 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) and Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) results online ahead of the official release by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB).Unconfirmed reports, which Malawi24 could not independently verify, indicate that MANEB was scheduled to officially release the results on Friday afternoon at...
31 MUST students get a chance to chase STEM dreams
Thirty-one young women at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) can now look beyond the financial strain of university life and focus on the futures they have been working to build.They have received K71.3 million in scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year through the MUST Endowment Fund, supporting their studies in science, technology,...
Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 08-10-26
Pook-Emu Bee links are back today as we start the new work-week. [caption id="attachment_6836" align="aligncenter" width="800"] I took this photo on July 2, 2026. I "believe" it is in Columbia Street Waterfront District.[/caption] 1 - Persona 30th Anniversary Paper Fragrances Feature Designs Announced (Orpheus Joshua for Noisy Pixel. August 9, 2026.) I have been a...
MUBAS student appeals for tuition support
A third-year MUBAS student who sold his personal computer to raise tuition fees is appealing for K402,000 to complete his registration and continue his studies.
Zomba churches urged to build ECD centres
Zomba Social Welfare Officer Christopher Ndaona says churches and organisations must help expand ECD centres so more children can access early learning.
Best places to visit in Malawi: a complete guide for 2026
From Lake Malawi and Mount Mulanje to Liwonde, Majete, Senga Bay and Misuku Hills Malawi is often described as the "Warm Heart of Africa", but its greatest tourism strength is variety rather than a single landmark. Within a day's journey, visitors can move from freshwater beaches to high mountains, from wildlife reserves to UNESCO World...
Communities to decide school priorities
Parents and communities around three Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSSs) in Mzimba are set to have a bigger voice in shaping the future of their schools as government moves to let them decide which projects should come firstThe move comes after communities pushed for the construction of perimeter fences, raising concerns over security and the...
What is the best way to practice TOEIC Part 5 grammar and Part 7 reading
For TOEIC reading, Part 5 rewards fast grammar and vocabulary recognition, while Part 7 rewards timed reading and skimming — so practice both under time pressure and review your misses.