Tag: education
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.
DailyMate: a first-party guide to deciding whether it fits
A transparent first-party guide to evaluating DailyMate for practice 8,400 useful phrases in 47 languages on iphone, ipad, a home screen widget and apple watch, without an independent ranking.
How to study for the TOEIC Listening and Reading test in 30 days
A focused 30-day TOEIC plan works best when it covers every part in a set sequence and spends extra time on your weakest question types instead of re-drilling what you already know.
Child’s suicide after exam results sparks calls for positive parenting
The reported suicide of a primary school learner in Ntcheu following examination results has renewed calls for positive parenting and better mental health support in schools.The learner, identified by police as Naomi Lazaro of Enaya Village under Traditional Authority Kwataine, reportedly consumed a suspected poisonous substance on Saturday after becoming distressed over her examination results....
Govt eyes national status for Bwaila Secondary
Bwaila Secondary School in Lilongwe could soon join Malawi's elite national secondary schools, with the government considering an upgrade.Education Minister Bright Msaka says the ministry is assessing the best way to utilise the historic school, which is centrally located in the capital city."We are looking at the best way of utilising that beautiful secondary school,...
How to prepare for TOEIC while working full time with limited study time
With a full-time job, the realistic path to a better TOEIC score is short, targeted daily practice — a few focused drills on your weak areas beats occasional long, unfocused sessions.
Aim990 Plus: a first-party guide to deciding whether it fits
A transparent first-party guide to evaluating Aim990 Plus for build calm, accurate decisions under time with 630 original questions, focused pressure sets, mistake replay, mocks, dictation, and offline progress, without an independent ranking.
Diploma teachers locked out of recruitment
Unemployed diploma-holding teachers have been dealt a fresh blow after the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said they cannot be recruited under the current Establishment Warrant.The Ministry clarified that the decision is because Bachelor's degree or its equivalent is now the minimum entry qualification.The Ministry made the position in a July 10, 2026 letter...
Kasumbu students get lifeline as water crisis eases
Students at Kasumbu Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Dedza are set to spend less time battling for water and more time learning after a new water system was installed at the school.Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) has invested K17 million in a solar-powered water system designed to tackle water shortages that have disrupted learning, hygiene...
Smooth MSCE exams excite Msaka
Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka, has described this year’s Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations as credible and smooth.Msaka made the remarks today during a visit to Bwaila Secondary School in Lilongwe to witness the final paper of the MSCE examinations.“This is the final day of the final paper. I am...
Math Academy, update 6: I completed Multivariable Calculus
I finished the Math Academy course in multivariable calculus. Next stop: probability and statistics.
UK varsity approves only two Malawi universities
Only graduates from two Malawian universities are eligible to use their qualifications for direct consideration into postgraduate programmes at one United Kingdom university. Edge Hill University in England has listed the University of Malawi (UNIMA) and Mzuzu University (MZUNI) as the only Malawian institutions whose master's degrees are recognised for entry into its postgraduate programmes.According...
25 students get Airtel STEM scholarships
Twenty-five young Malawians from financially challenged backgrounds will have a chance to pursue science and technology careers after receiving full scholarships under the Airtel Nzeru Tech Scholarship Programme.The scholarships, provided through Airtel Africa Foundation, Airtel Malawi plc and the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), are aimed at removing financial barriers that often prevent...
More vulnerable MUST students get hope
More financially challenged students at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) are expected to receive support to stay in school after the university's endowment fund received another major financial boost.FDH Bank plc announced a K100 million contribution in Blantyre on Monday, marking its second donation to the MUST Endowment Fund after contributing K106...
Government to recruit 1,100 teachers
More qualified teachers are set to get jobs as the Malawi government moves to recruit 1,100 secondary school teachers. The recruitment follows an online application exercise conducted by the Government Teaching Service Commission, which closed on July 10.Ministry of Education Principal Secretary Dr Ken Ndala said the recruitment would help address the rising teacher-to-learner ratio...
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Don’t make me thick
We say “don’t make me think”, and “less is more”. But a naive application of these principles risks limiting our users when we should be helping them grow.
A quarter of a century of open educational technology
Every day for 25 years, Stephen Downes has written about edtech, informing an entire industry.