Tag Archives: Malawi Prison Service (MPS)

Education

261 inmates register for 2026 Maneb exams

Malawi News Agency (MANA)

By Santos Zefania

LILONGWE-(MANA)-The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) says has registered a total of 261 inmates to sit for various 2026 national examinations, describing it as a significant milestone in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders within the country’s correctional system.

MPS spokesperson Steve Meke said in an interview on Wednesday that the candidates will sit for the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) at designated prison-based examination centres across the country.

He said 77 inmates, comprising 67 males and 10 females, have registered for PSLCE, while 83 male inmates will sit for JCE examinations. For MSCE, 101 candidates including 96 males and five females have been registered.

“We are pleased that inmates who have registered for national examinations are convincing. This marks a significant step towards a brighter future as education is still a transformative tool in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders,” said Meke.

He noted that examinations will be administered at Zomba, Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Kachere, Vumwe and Mzimba prison centres, allowing eligible inmates to pursue formal education without disrupting custodial arrangements.

Meke has commended the government for its continued support towards prison education, noting that sustained investment has ensured the availability of learning materials, smooth registration processes and effective coordination within correctional facilities.

“We would like to commend government for the support it renders to the Malawi Prison Service, particularly in promoting access to education for inmates,” he added.

Education analyst for prisons, Godfrey Chitanje, expressed gratitude to prison management for their commitment to advancing inmates’ educational careers.

“By prioritizing education, the MPS is strengthening rehabilitation efforts, improving employability and enhancing inmates’ chances of reintegration after release,” said Chitanje.

Meanwhile, the Prison Service says sustained investment in prison education programmes remains critical and has appealed to well-wishers and development partners to complement government efforts, noting that such interventions have long-term benefits in reducing reoffending and promoting social stability.

Human Rights, Law and order, Obituaries

“Dr. Bobe murder’ suspects aren’t inmates”-Prison Service

MaraviPost

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Prison Service has denied rumors circulating on social media claiming that suspects in the murder of Dr. Victoria Bobe are being held at Chichiri Prison.

Spokesperson Steve Charles Meke described the claims as misleading, stating that all prisons in Malawi have adequate security measures in place.

Meke urged the public to stop spreading unverified information and instead seek clarification from relevant authorities.

It’s believed that supporters of a certain party were attempting to politicize the issue, but Meke advised people to disregard them.

Six suspects were arrested in connection with Dr. Bobe’s death, and on Wednesday, they were taken to the deceased’s home to demonstrate how the crime was allegedly committed.

Dr. Bobe was a lecturer at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES) and worked at Queen’s Elizabeth Central Hospital.

The Malawi Police Service is continuing its investigation, and the public is advised to await official updates.

The Prison Service reassures the public of its professionalism in handling the suspects and maintaining security in the country’s prisons.

Education, Malawi

62 inmates sit for 2025 PSLC exams in Malawi Prisons

Maravi Post Reporter

By Shaffie A Mtambo

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) has disclosed that 62 inmates are currently sitting for 2025 Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) in seven centers across the country.

Initially, 84 inmates were expected to take the exams, but the number dropped after some were released upon completing their sentences.

According to MPS Public Relations Officer Steve Charles Meke, this initiative marks a significant step in the transformation of the prison service from a punitive institution to a correctional service.

Meke highlighted that education programs like this help inmates gain confidence, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities, ultimately aiding their successful reintegration into society.

The seven examination centers include Maula Prison, Mzuzu Prison, Mzimba, Kachere Women’s Prison, Blantyre Prison, Bvumbwe, and Zomba (Mountain View).

Business

NBS Bank, Prison Service partner for convenient service offering

Maravi Post Reporter

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-NBS Bank Plc and Malawi Prison Service (MPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see officers from the service accessing various services from the Bank conveniently.

Speaking on the MOU signing whose ceremony was held at Prison Offices in Zomba on Monday, NBS Bank Acting Cluster Manager Southern and Eastern Region Andrew Kambalame said the partnership is aimed at easing processes for the officers to access NBS Bank loans.

“It is about us offering loans with flexible terms to members of Malawi Prison Service where they will access better services with tailored solutions for them. The agreement will ease the process to access the loans, from application to the release of the funds to ensure they are spending less time on their financial transactions.”

“We are also offering financial literacy services to them. So, the officers will have an opportunity to have a financial advisory on what they can do with the finances or how best they can utilize their finances with NBS Bank,” said Kambalame.

He further indicated that the officers would be able to access the ‘Easy Civil Account’ which is for civil servants, Smart Finance which offers the officers a chance to access goods and services such as iron sheets, building materials, and electronics, among others from particular companies that are in partnership with NBS Bank.

MPS Commissioner General, Masauko Wiscot commended NBS Bank for formalizing the partnership which he said has existed for a long time.

“We have been in partnership for a long time only that it was not formalized. NBS Bank has given out loans to our officers, but we missed this link where the partnership was supposed to be formalized.”

“This is a very significant step because our officers used to struggle to access Bank loans, but looking at the spectrum of services that NBS Bank is offering our officers, it will also offer them a chance to plan for their retirement. We have had problems with our officers retiring without proper homes.,” explained Wiscot.

The officers will also be able to access vehicle financing as well as mortgages from the Bank, according to the MoU.