By Bernadetta Nomboh

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every child in Malawi acquires foundational skills in reading and mathematics.

In a statement released ahead of the official launch of the End Learning Poverty for All in Africa campaign, scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025, at Mkwichi Secondary School in Lilongwe, Minister Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima emphasized the government’s dedication to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes among learners.

“The ministry is committed to working with various stakeholders to make sure that every learner can read fluently with comprehension and solve basic arithmetic problems by the time they reach Standard 4,” Wirima said.

The campaign aligns with Malawi’s commitment to a Communiqué signed during the African Union Conference on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in September 2024.

The agreement calls on member states to address the widespread challenge of low attainment in foundational skills across the continent.