By Jones Gadama
The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has assured the public that it has put in place all the necessary measures to ensure credible examinations this year.
MANEB is expected to administer three major examinations, including the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), Junior Certificate of Education (JCE), and Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
According to MANEB, all preparations for the examinations have been successful, including the registration of candidates, payment of examination fees done online through its e-payment system, interface meetings with stakeholders, securing the examination materials, and handling of practical examinations.
The examination body has also urged the general public to report any suspected examination malpractice to the nearest police station or through the MANEB toll-free line.
The PSLCE examination is scheduled to take place from May 21st to 23rd, while the JCE examination will be administered from June 3rd to 12th.
The MSCE examination is set to take place from July 1st to 25th, 2025. MANEB’s assurance of credible examinations comes as a relief to candidates, parents, and stakeholders in the education sector.
Education expert Ben Navitcha has commended MANEB’s efforts in ensuring credible examinations.
Navitcha, however, has called on candidates to uphold all examination principles of integrity. “Candidates should avoid any form of malpractice and instead focus on preparing well for the examinations,” Navitcha said.
Navitcha also urged schools, particularly private institutions, to refrain from condoning any form of cheating. “Such practices affect the credibility of the country’s education system and undermine the value of the certificates issued to candidates,” Navitcha emphasized.
MANEB’s efforts to ensure credible examinations are crucial in maintaining the integrity of Malawi’s education system.
The examination body has a responsibility to ensure that the examinations are conducted fairly and transparently, and that the certificates issued to candidates reflect their true abilities.
In recent years, Malawi’s education system has faced challenges related to examination malpractice.
However, with MANEB’s assurance of credible examinations this year, stakeholders can be confident that the examinations will be conducted fairly and transparently.
As the examinations approach, candidates are advised to prepare well and avoid any form of malpractice. Parents and guardians also have a role to play in ensuring that their children adhere to examination rules and regulations.
MANEB’s assurance of credible examinations this year is a positive development for Malawi’s education sector.
With the necessary measures in place, stakeholders can be confident that the examinations will be conducted fairly and transparently. Candidates are urged to uphold examination principles of integrity, and schools are advised to refrain from condoning any form of cheating.