By Burnett Munthali
The Ministry of Education has described this year’s Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examination results as a wake-up call, urging relevant authorities to investigate the root causes of poor performance and to find lasting solutions.
Speaking today in Lilongwe, the Ministry’s Director of Education, Youth, and Sports for Lilongwe Urban, Grace Kafulatira Mulima, emphasized the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to improve academic performance. She noted that student success is not the responsibility of the government or parents alone but requires the combined efforts of various sectors.
“For a student to excel academically, it takes interventions from multiple stakeholders,” Mulima said. “If we are to achieve our long-term development goals outlined in Malawi 2063, the education sector must yield desirable results.”
Her remarks came during an awards ceremony at Philipina Memorial Secondary School, where the best-performing students and teachers from the recently released MSCE results were honored. The event was meant to celebrate academic excellence and highlight the importance of motivation in driving students toward success.
Joseph Patel, Director of Philipina Memorial Secondary School, echoed Mulima’s sentiments, adding that student motivation plays a crucial role in their academic achievements. “Motivation is key,” Patel said. “When students are motivated, they work harder and are more focused on achieving their goals.”
The Ministry’s call for a thorough investigation into the MSCE results underscores the need for comprehensive reforms in the education sector to ensure that Malawi’s youth are well-equipped to contribute to the nation’s development.
As stakeholders look ahead, it is clear that addressing the challenges in education requires a united effort to foster an environment where students can thrive and Malawi can build a self-reliant future.
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