By Robert Nayeja

Nsanje, July 3, Mana: Minister of Education, Madalisto Kambauwa Wirima says government is impressed with the administration of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations in Nsanje District.

Wirima was speaking at Nyamadzere Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) after inspecting the administration the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examination at the Centre.

She expressed satisfaction with how the examinations are being administered,

“All candidates are sitting on desks and taking the exams from classrooms. In fact, all is well which guarantees smooth administration of exams. So far no challenges have been registered,” she said.

Wirima expressed government commitment to improve education standards in the district and the country as a whole.

“We know that Nsanje has not been doing well in exams. The ministry is working tirelessly to eradicate some challenges affecting education in the district and the nation at large. Currently, government has employed and deployed additional teachers to Nsanje District as one way of reducing teacher pupil ratio,” said Wirima.

She said government is also implementing a number of interventions such as construction of additional class rooms, among others,

“We hope that with such kind of interventions all challenges facing the education sector will be eradicated.” She said.

Wirima assured people in the district that government will finalize construction of a girls’ hostel at the institution as one way of improving education delivery in the district.

Nyamadzere CDSS Head Teacher, Leah Zambasa Nyowani said she was happy with the news that construction of a hostel whose works stalled will be completed.

“Most leaners travel long distance to this school which affect their learning process. I’m glad that the minister has assured us that government will finalize the project soon,” she said.

During the visit, Wirima also inspected Kadabwako and Magoti examination Centre’s in the district