By Chisomo Phiri
A 17-year-old son of renowned human rights activist Gift Trapence, Edmond Trapence,has achieved outstanding success in the Cambridge International AS Level Sport and Physical Education exams at Kamuzu Academy Kamuzu Academy, scoring the highest mark globally in the June 2024 exam session.
The exceptional achievement has earned Edmond the prestigious “Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award” from Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
In an interview, Deputy Headmaster (Academic) at Kamuzu Academy,Austin Madinga praised Edmond’s accomplishment.
“Our students have consistently performed well in various exams, surpassing the international average pass rate.
“Edmond’s remarkable achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the high-quality education provided at Kamuzu Academy,” said Madinga.
Reacting to the good news,Gift Trapence, Edmond’s father, expressed his gratitude to Kamuzu Academy.
“As parents, we thank God and feel honored by Edmond’s achievement.We appreciate the support from the Headmaster and the entire staff at Kamuzu Academy, which has helped Edmond achieve this milestone,” he said.
Kamuzu Academy is a private boarding school in Kasungu, that was founded by, and named after, the late Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the former President of Malawi.
The school is described by its proponents as ‘The Eton of Africa.’
