The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has entered into a 3-year Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Malawi Police Service to continue providing security during administration of national examinations for the period beginning in 2024 until 2026.

The MoU signing ceremony took place on April 4, 2024, during an interface meeting that the Board had with the state security agencies in Mangochi.

Speaking during the event, the Executive Director for MANEB, Professor Dorothy Nampota said this is a one-of-a-kind arrangement, as previously the MoUs were signed annually. She highlighted that MDF and MPS have continued to play crucial roles in ensuring the security of national examinations, with leakage-free examinations administered for the past four years consecutively.

Signing the MoUs on behalf of MDF and MPS were signed by Major General Saiford Mandiza Kalisha and Deputy Inspector General of Police responsible for administration, Mr. Happy Mkandawire respectively.

Professor Dorothy Nampota and Major General Saiford Mandiza Kalisha

Professor Dorothy Nampota and the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Administration), Mr Happy Mkandawire

MANEB’s vision is to become a highly reputable, credible, and internationally recognised examining body. In 2024, the Board will administer the national examinations from May 22nd to May 24th for the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education, 4th to 13th June for Junior Certificate of Education and 2nd to 26th July for the Malawi School Certificate of Education.