The Catholic University of Malawi has officially inaugurated its new St. Thomas More Campus in Nanjiri, Lilongwe, according to AMECEA News. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Education Bright Msaka commended the Catholic Church for its significant role in the country's education sector. University Chancellor Martin Mtumbuka revealed plans to construct a third campus in Mzuzu, aiming to increase total student enrolment to 10,000 by 2027. During the university's inaugural Mass for the 2026 first semester, Vice Chancellor Francis Moto urged students to live responsibly and maintain good behaviour throughout their studies.
In Zomba, the University of Malawi recognized 192 students who made the Dean's List during a ceremony at the Great Hall, the university reports. Vice-Chancellor Professor Samson Sajidu presided over the event, which also honoured 12 students with the Vice-Chancellor's Award for achieving a Grade Point Average between 3.90 and 4.0. Sajidu praised the students for their commitment and stated that their academic success was the product of sacrifice and a clear sense of purpose.
Update: On the national primary education front, the National Mathematics Curriculum Reform Programme has reached nearly four million learners across 6,000 schools, according to Modern Diplomacy. The initiative distributed 18.5 million workbooks to students in early grades, resulting in reported improvements in mathematical operations. However, proponents warn that these gains are currently at risk following recent cuts to UK development assistance and a wider reversal of global aid commitments.