Malawi’s Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has highlighted the country’s progress in improving early education, particularly in mathematics.
Speaking at a meeting of education ministers from Southern Africa (SADC), Dr. Kabwila emphasized that Malawi’s efforts are part of a national programme to support the long-term Malawi 2063 (MW2063) vision.
The country has introduced a new maths curriculum for Standards 1 to 4, benefiting over 2.2 million learners.
To support this initiative, the government has trained over 30,000 teachers and distributed more than 4.7 million workbooks and teacher guides.
Dr. Kabwila noted that these efforts aim to improve learning outcomes and equip children with essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
The minister is participating in the SADC Council of Ministers of Education and Training, Science, Technology, and Innovation, where key decisions will be made to improve education in the region.
A ministerial record outlining implementation plans for member states will be adopted at the end of the session.
