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Education

MANEB Assures Public of Credible Examinations This Year

Maravi Post Reporter

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.

Education, Malawi

2024 MSCE exams out with 54.79% pass rate, leakage free

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Ministry of Education inconjunction with Malawi National Examination Board (Maneb) has released the 2024 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations with pass rate of 54.79% and leakage free.

Out of the 172,434 candidates who sat for the exams, 97,222 passed.

This year’s MSCE examinations results are slight increase from 54.40% pass rate in 2023.

MANEB Executive Director, Dorothy Nampota told the news conference that 411 out of 734 special needs learners who took the exams were successful.

According to Nampota, schools under religious institutions performed well in the exams.

Education Minister Madalitso Kambauwa therefore lauded MANEB for successfully releasing free leakages examination in three years.

The exams results will be available on MANEB portal as schools heads are asked to download exams files before September 2024.

Results can be seen here click link

District News

Malawian students face uncertainty after examination papers go missing

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By Burnett Munthali

According a news report made available by The Nation Online, students in Mangochi are grappling with uncertainty after learning that their “Physics” examination papers, intended to be assessed, have reportedly ended up in Chikwawa. This mix-up has caused significant distress among students and educational authorities, who are now navigating the implications of the error.

The news of the misplaced examination papers has led to a wave of anxiety among students. Many are worried about the impact this issue will have on their results and future academic prospects. The situation is exacerbated by the fear of delays and potential disruptions in their academic journey.

The stress and confusion surrounding the missing papers may contribute to both psychological and physical symptoms. Some students might experience heightened anxiety, while others may feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty of their examination results.

The schools impacted by this issue include:

–Joy Private Secondary School
-Mangochi Secondary School
-Mpondasi Community Day Secondary School (CDSS)

These institutions have students who are directly affected by the situation, as the misplaced papers were crucial for their academic progress.

Angella Kashitigu, a spokesperson from the Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB), has confirmed the issue. According to Kashitigu, the board is aware of the problem and is working to resolve it. Despite the mix-up, students have been reassured that arrangements are being made for them to sit their exams.

MANEB is reportedly addressing the issue by reorganizing the examination process to mitigate any adverse effects. The board aims to ensure that students can complete their exams without further complications.

Looking Forward

Students are advised to stay focused and prepared as the situation unfolds. It is crucial for them to remain resilient and adaptable as MANEB works to resolve the issue.

The prompt action by educational authorities is essential to minimizing the impact of the error. Efficient management and clear communication will be key in restoring confidence among students and ensuring the integrity of the examination process.

In conclusion, the misplaced examination papers in Mangochi represent a significant challenge for students and educational authorities alike. While the situation has understandably caused distress, MANEB’s commitment to resolving the issue and ensuring that students complete their exams is a positive step. Continued support and clear communication will be vital in addressing the concerns of affected students and schools.

Education, Malawi

2022 MSCE exams’ fees hike forcing students to drop from school

Maravi Post Reporter

By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-It has been revealed that some form 4 students in the country will not be able to sit for 2022 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) Examinations due lack of examination fees and failure to meet the examination fee payment deadlines.

In a random interview, Maravi Post has found that most schools in Mulanje district,students have not yet paid their examination fees despite their schools forcing them to pay before the datelines.

Many students will unable to seat 2022 MSCE paper over exam fees hike

The situation that will lead many of the students repeat the classes or drop out of school.

For instance, at Chisitu Community Day Secondary School in the district, most of the students have openly revealed that they will not sit for the examinations because their parents cannot afford paying them the examination fees which are very high as compared to those of the previous years.

One of the students at the school who insisted her name to be mentioned complained that she has given up on writing the paper over exams fees increases.

She said could have managed to pay on her own her own if the amount was at reasonable level.

The female student added that she recently received a call from her parents who left her alone, Informing her that she will not write the exams saying do not have money to pay for her examination fee.

“My parents left me with my two sisters. I have been raised by them but they can’t afford pay for the examination fee.

“My parents called me yesterday, saying the do not have money to pay for examination fee. They said I should either repeat or drop-out. I am in dilemma,” she complained.

MANEB pegged their examination fees close to MK26,000- MK30,000 depending on whether one has taken science lane or humanity lane.

This year’s Malawi School Certificate of Education Examinations will start on August 16, 2022.

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CDEDI cautions Malawi President Chakwera’s order to fire top Maneb bosses

Maravi Post Reporter
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) is shocked with the State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s indecisiveness, shown in his special address to the nation delivered at the Kamuzu Palace on Thursday, 5th November 2020.

CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa cautions President Chakwera’s decision without thorough consultation on the matter.

Namiwa says, “By directing that the 2020 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations be re-administered no later than January, 2021, the President has clearly shown that there were no wider consultations on his administration’s position, which was announced by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, 4th November, 2020 to have the examinations cancelled, and that fresh examinations be re-administered from 9th March, 2021.

“CDEDI has found the President at fault by suggesting the firing of top management at the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), before the results of a commission of inquiry he has demanded from the education ministry, has come up with results and recommendations”.

He added, “CDEDI’s stand remains, that government owes Malawians an explanation on whatever has happened surrounding the leakage of the 2020 MSCE examinations’

Malawi government through ministry of education on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 cancelled 2020 MSCE exams for being leaked.

After the cancellation, there was demonstration among students in some parts of the country.

About 150,000 sat for the leaked exams.

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Malawi leader Chakwera orders firing of MANEB top officials: fresh exams January

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President Lazarus Chakwera: orders MANEB to re-administer fresh exams by January

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)—Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the firing of Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) top officials by the end of this month for its gross incompetence in the management of the 2020 Malawi School Certificate of Education (M.S.C.E) examinations.

Speaking today Thursday following the cancellation of the national examinations over massive leakages, Chakwera said the top management of MANEB must be replaced immediately with another team which will deliver credible examinations that Malawi has ever had.

The president has also given the Ministry of Education a week to identify and discipline those behind the examinations mess.

Meanwhile, Chakwera has directed Maneb to re-administer MSCE examinations before end of January next year and not in March as earlier communicated by the Ministry of Education in conjunction with national examination board.

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in conjunction with Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) cancelled this year’s MSCE examinations on Wednesday following revelations of massive leakage.

About 152 thousand candidates were sitting for the 2020 national exams which were initially slated to be administered from June 18, 2020, but were postponed due to Covid-19 which led to closure of primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.

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Malawi’s leader of opposition Nankhumwa talks tough on leaked M.S.C.E exams

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Leader Of Opposition Honourable Kondwani Nankhumwa

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)—Leader of the opposition in parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa, who is also Member of Parliament (MP) for Mulanje Central, has expressed shock over reports of the cancellation of Malawi School Certificate of Education (M.S.C.E) examinations which were underway across the country.

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Nankhumwa says the development is worrisome considering that efforts by parents, students and other stakeholders have gone to waste.

“I wish to express my deepest dismay over reports that the 2020 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations, which were under way across the country, have been cancelled following massive leakage of examination papers.

“This is a sad turn of events considering that the time and resources invested by all stakeholders, including parents, guardians, students, the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), and the Ministry of Education in preparing for these examinations have gone to waste. This is a retrogressive episode in our collective quest to improve education standards in the country,” Nankhumwa says.

Nankhumwa has also asked government and Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) to consider reducing the four months period that they will be waiting at home considering that the students had already stayed idle for months due to COVID-19.

“I am aware that when MANEB is formulating examinations, they always have at least three sets of papers for the same subject to use in case of any eventuality. In that case, there would be no need for MANEB to wait for four months before they administer fresh MSCE examinations because they obviously have already formulated papers,” says Nankhumwa.

“I find this development a huge setback on education development in Malawi and a psychological dent on the students who worked extremely hard, amidst COVID-19 challenges, to prepare for these examinations.

I wish to state that it is apparent from the circumstances surrounding the cancellation that our students are innocent victims of a collapsing education system, riddled with many loopholes, including corruption,” he argues.

Nankhumwa has further requested government, through the Ministry of Education, to put in place comprehensive measures to seal all identified loopholes as they prepare for the fresh examinations.

He has also advised government to ensure that parents and guardians are not further financially burdened due to some incompetent and corrupt public officers.

According to Nankhumwa, the mess reqires President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera to immediately set up a Commission of Inquiry to establish what led to the shocking leakage of examination papers.

“Such a Commission of Inquiry must comprise education experts and other relevant members drawn from the public and private sectors and NOT politicians,” says Nankhumwa.

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in conjunction with Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) have cancelled this year’s MSCE examinations following revelations of massive leakage.

Minister of of Education Agness Nyalonje disclosed the decision on Wednesday in Lilongwe during a press briefing.

According to Nyalonje, the examination will be retaken from 9 March 2021, a development she says will cost government K4.5 billion.

Maneb executive director Gerald Chiunda said there was high possibility that the leakage was initiated at MANEB and there was need to properly investigate the matter.

About 152 thousand candidates were sitting for the 2020 national exams which were initially slated to be administered from June 18, 2020, but were postponed due to Covid-19 which led to closure of primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.

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Malawi government cancels leaked 2020 M.S.C.E exams

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Biology 2020 MSCE exams paper leaked

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)—Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in collaboration with Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) has cancelled this year’s MSCE examinations following revelations of massive leakage.

Minister of of Education Agness NyaLonje has disclosed this in Lilongwe where she was addressing Journalists.

According to NyaLonje, the examination will be retaken from 9 March 2021, a development she says will cost government K4.5 billion.

Apparently, the examinations which started on October 27, 2020, have leaked with Agriculture Paper 2, English Paper 1 and Biology Paper 1 being shared by different people on the social media.

When contacted on Monday, Minister NyaLonje, expressed ignorance of the development and asked for more time before commenting on the same.

Maneb executive director Gerald Chiunda says there is high possibility that the leakage was initiated at Maneb and there is need to properly investigate the matter.

 He has since expressed disappointment over the conduct saying government invests a lot in the administration of examinations. He says those behind leakage must be taken to task.

About 152 thousand candidates were sitting for the 2020 national exams which were initially slated to be administered from June 18, 2020, but were postponed due to Covid-19 which led to closure of primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.

Malawi

Malawi government admits 2020 national exams leakage

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Mzuzu-(MaraviPost)—Government through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has admitted that the 2020 secondary school national examinations have leaked.

In a statement issued on 3th November, 2020, the ministry indicated to have taken note of the development and that the national examination body, Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB), convened an emergency board meeting at 5 o’clock PM to map the way forward.

Apparently, the examinations which started on October 27, 2020, have leaked with Agriculture Paper 2, English Paper 1 and Biology Paper 1 being shared by different people on the social media.

When contacted on Monday, Minister responsible, Agnes NyaLonje, expressed ignorance of the development and asked for more time before commenting on the same.

About 152 thousand candidates are sitting for the 2020 national exams which were initially slated to be administered from June 18, 2020, but were postponed due to Covid-19 which led to closure of primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.

Education

Disability body courts Maneb on MSCE exams disparities

Maravi Post Reporter

By Tawonga Sesani

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Persons with disabilities have asked the Malawi National Examinations Board (Maneb) to ensure safe and secure environment for candidates with disabilities.

Fedoma, an umbrella body for persons with disabilities has made the appeal amidst reports of inadequate resources in some examinations centres.

Currently, Maneb is administering final examinations for four of over 150,000 candidates.

However, among other concerns, Fedoma has expressed worry over the mixing of candidates with and without disabilities.

Munde said the mixing up of students brings confusion since students were not prepared to be accommodated jointly.

According to him the situation has created challenges for special needs candidates who have not been allocated special needs invigilators.

However Munde has urged Maneb to consult students who are writing exams on changes they have made rather than just effecting the changes.

According to acting executive director of Fedoma for the past years students with disabilities were having there own invigilators and we’re having their own rooms for exams.

On the other hand Munde has expressed gratitude over the availability of materials used by disability students during exams like brail