By Chisomo Phiri
Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (Magla) has on Thursday donated K15 million to the Malawi National Board (MANEB ) to cover examination fees for 753 candidates.
Speaking during a symbolic cheque presentation at MANEB headquarters in Zomba, MAGLA Director General Rachel Mijiga said the authority decided to come to the rescue of the candidates after hearing reports that 29 817 candidates failed to pay for their examination fees.
Said Majiga:”The Gaming Act of 2022 mandates us to provide social services, hence when we heard the news that there are other students that have not paid their examination fees, we thought it wise to come and reach out to Maneb and make a contribution for 752 pupils that are going to sit for different examinations nationwide.”
Receiving the donation, MANEB Executive Director Professor Dorothy Nampota said it was good news that MAGLA has come to the rescue of the candidates.
“I am glad to say that examination fees for almost all candidates have been paid.
“MANEB appreciates the support towards education advancement in Malawi,” she said.
Nampota said the rest of the candidates who will not sit for the national examinations either withdrew from school due to factors such as early marriages or relocated.
This year 610 000 candidates are expected to sit for the Malawi School Certificate of Education, Junior Certificate of Education and Primary School Certificate of Education nationwide.
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