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Government Closes Chaminade Marianist Secondary School Over Corporal Punishment Violations

Lilongwe, Malawi 🇲🇼

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has taken decisive action by shutting down Chaminade Marianist Secondary School located in Lilongwe due to the unauthorized use of corporal punishment and governance issues at the institution to discipline students

Public Relations Officer for the Ministry, Mphatso Nkuonera, confirmed the closure on Friday, January 17th, 2025 emphasizing that corporal punishment is not only outdated but also illegal under the Country National Laws. “It is true that the Ministry has closed Chaminade Marianist Secondary School for administering corporal punishment to students at the institution. As you are aware, this act is against the laws of the country, and the closure is effective immediately,” Nkuonera stated.

The move marks the first school closure of 2025 by the Ministry, reflecting its commitment to uphold educational standards and the students rights to fair educational environments and ensure security for all students in schools across the country. The decision comes as part of broader efforts to ensure that all educational institutions adhere to the governing laws and regulations designed to protect learners.

Chaminade Marianist Secondary School administration now faces the challenge of addressing the governance issues that led to this drastic measure as the Ministry calls for adherence to lawful practices in education, nationwide

The closure has raised concerns within the surrounding communities about the future of the students affected and the implications for educational governance as a whole in Malawi. The Ministry continues to advocate for a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from violence and mistreatment by either teachers, officials or fellow students irrespective of status, gender or identity, social affiliations and ideological preferences .

By Elywin Chighali Mhango

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09/01/2025

The Workshops Aiming at Validating The Higher Education Bill for Enhanced Quality and Standards in Malawi underway in Mponela, Dowa District

Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Mponela, Malawi 🇲🇼

Key stakeholders in Malawi Higher Education subsector gathered today at Chikho Hotel in Mponela for a vital workshop aimed at validating the proposed Higher Education Bill. The Ministry of Education has been developing this legislation to harmonize and improve the higher education landscape across the country.

Associate Professor Mangani Chilala Katundu, Secretary for Education expressed that the validation is meant to assure all things which were meant to be included in the bill towards achieving quality education in the country have been addressed after thorough consultations from all the stake holders involved in tabling the bill. All stakeholders for Higher Education in the Country congregated to discuss the bill so that the information can be validated before the bill will be handed over to the Ministry of Justice for further scrutiny, review, reports and approval by the Ministry of Justice. This crucial bill has taken over several years to finalize as the Ministry of Education has been eagerly waiting for funding to seal the bill which is now in its final stages whereby the stakeholders will be able to validate the bill. Some institutions were operating in the Country without being accredited by proper authorities and regulatory bodies but, once this bill is enacted, it will give power to National Council for Higher Education, NCHE to close down such institutions and all unprecedented operations in the Country unless they get proper access to funding, permission to operate academic programs, approval of operations and henceforth accreditations.

Dr. Benedicto Kondowe, Executive Director of the Civil Society Education Coalition, opened the discussions by highlighting the bill potential to revolutionize the quality of Higher Education in Malawi. “We believe this bill, once enacted, will significantly improve the delivery of education in Malawi. It will protect students by ensuring they enroll in well accredited programs, ultimately fostering a vibrant higher education system,” he stated.

During the workshop, stakeholders reviewed the draft Bill and provided feedback which will be crucial before the legislation is presented to Parliament. Dr. Levis Eneya, Director of Higher Education, underscored the validation process importance, explaining that the bill aims to consolidate various existing acts governing higher education into a coherent framework dedicated to quality assurance. He noted that the law would require all institutions to meet established quality standards before accepting students.

“This law will govern all higher education institutions under a single framework, establishing standards and procedures that everyone must follow,” Dr. Eneya remarked. He also indicated that the academic calendar would be standardized according to the Minister directives, ensuring streamlined operations across all higher education institutions.

Adding to the conversation, Professor Wales Singini, Vice Chancellor of Mzuzu University, emphasized the significance of the workshop in unifying operational practices among public universities. “Our goal is to consolidate all efforts in the higher education sector so that we can work cohesively within a single operational framework and calendar,” he said.

As stakeholders engage in this important dialogue, the collaboration marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of higher education in Malawi. The initiative gives the long waited promising and enhanced quality educational systems besides, promoting collaboration for better access to standardized academic institutions for students, nationwide. With the focus keenly placed on creating a unified and improved educational experience, the initiative reflects a commitment to making education a key priority for the nations development and exclusive competitiveness at world universities platforms.

By Elywin Chighali Mhango

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09/01/2025

Theft of Computers at Phalombe Secondary School Hinders Progress in Digital Learning

Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Phalombe, Malawi 🇲🇼

In a significant blow to the advancement of digital education in Malawi, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reported the theft of 15 computers from Phalombe Secondary School. The computers were originally donated by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) as part of the Connect a School Project which aims to enhance digital learning across the country.

Public Relations Officer for the ministry, Mphatso Nkuonera, confirmed the unprecedented theft of these computers during an interview on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Mr. Mkuonera expressed deep concerns over the negative impact and setbacks this incident could have on the ministry broader efforts to modernize education in the Country . Nkuonera emphasized that these unprecedented circumstances will unfortunately create the biggest setbacks in the shift from traditional teaching methods to even more modernized technology driven approach to improve the educational sector in the nation

"This crime is a serious setback because it undermines the journey towards digital learning," Nkuonera stated. He explained that the timing of this incident is particularly critically unfortunate as the ministry is currently focused on distributing tablets to primary schools through its six-year flagship initiative, the Building Education Foundations Through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) program that has been set at ongoing basis until it concludes in 2029. The tablet initiative aims to support early grade learners and especially those in standard 1 up to Standard 4.

Nkuonera urged communities around schools in Malawi to take an active role in protecting educational resources these academic institutions institute to better education in the Country. The Public Relations Officer, highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public and the educational institutions to prevent such incidents and negligence occurrences in the near future.

The ministry has reported the current criminal case to local law enforcement authorities in Phalombe and investigations are underway to determine how the computers went missing. Nkuonera assured the public that upcoming updates will be provided as new information emerges.

As Malawi strives to enhance its educational framework through technology, incidents like this pose significant challenges to ongoing efforts. The ministry remains committed to promoting digital learning and urges all stakeholders to work together to safeguard valuable educational tools and resources.

By Elywin Chighali Mhango

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