The head of one of Malawi’s top-performing schools has hit out at critics who he says are consumed by envy rather than curiosity, after his pupils once again dominated this year’s national exam results. Enerst Kaonga, head of Maranatha Academy, said his school had delivered another outstanding performance in the Malawi School Certificate of Education […]
Maranatha Academy has offered a scholarship to study for a Master’s degree at Sharda University in India to Ireen Navicha, who represented Malawi at the Miss World pageant in Vietnam. Announcing the scholarship, Maranatha Academy Director Dr Ernest Kawonga said the gesture was a way of honouring Navicha, a former student of the school, for […]
Private academy opens applications for K12bn fund covering 500 students in 2026/27 academic year Each student to receive K24 million over four years, covering tuition and learning support Scheme open to Form 1–4 students from public, private and grant-aided schools Prisca Ndundu never had to worry about school fees. In 2024, her only concern was […]
Maranatha Academy has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s (MBC) popular Zokonda Amai programme, unveiling a fresh K50 million partnership for this year’s edition. The announcement was made by the school’s director, Ernest Kaonga, during a ceremony held at MBC’s Broadcasting House in Chichiri, Blantyre. Kaonga revealed that Maranatha Academy’s four-year partnership with […]
Maranatha Academy has confirmed its offer of a place to Duwana Muhamad, the 16-year-old who sat her Primary School Leaving Certificate examinations as the only girl in an all-boys class at a school in Mangochi, still stands — despite her failing to pass. Executive director Ernest Kaonga said the school could not turn its back […]
Maranatha Academy’s education scholarship initiative remains central to the institution’s mission of supporting academically gifted but financially disadvantaged students across Malawi, according to the school’s managing director, Dr Ernest Kaonga. Dr Kaonga confirmed the academy had begun rolling out its much-anticipated scholarship entrance examinations, designed to identify high-achieving students eligible to benefit from the programme. […]
Ernest Kaonga, director of Maranatha Academy, has said that a significant number of academically talented students in Malawi are being denied access to quality secondary education due to financial constraints faced by their families. In response, the institution has launched its 2026 National Scholarship Programme, which will provide 500 scholarships covering full secondary school tuition […]
After years of making its mark in Malawi’s education sector, Maranatha International is now turning its attention to healthcare, unveiling an ambitious plan to establish medical facilities across the country in a move aimed at improving access to affordable health services. The organisation has announced that it will this week officially open three health facilities […]
Maranatha Academy, one of the top-notch qualitative learning institution in the country says they will recognise and bestow honour to all their students who have passed this year’s Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams with flying colours. One of Maranatha Academy’s student, Christopher Francis, is one of the only two students in the country […]
Maranatha Academy has said people should disregard the social media rumours some students at their Matindi Campus have been tested Covid-19 positive, saying the institution has not recorded any case. The school’s head teacher, Banda assured parents that so far no any Covid-19 cases has been identified at the school. “On behalf of board and management […]
Maranatha Academy managing director, Ernest Kaonga, says they are ready for resumption of schools for students saying they have complied with all requirements for reopening. Kaonga said Maranatha had fumigated their premises from all their schools. “We have put in place the infrared thermometers and the touch-less hand-washing and sanitizing units. We have provided soap, […]
Maranatha Academy Managing Director, Ernest Kaonga is delighted with the exceptional performance of his institution in Malawi during the Malawi School Certification of Education (MSCE) as they perfomed well in sending many students to public universities this year. In an interview with Nyasa Times, Kaonga said this year alone, Maranatha Academy have managed to send a […]
The global impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has continued to strike hard and the education sector the impact has also hit hard most especially on the private schools payrolls. Most private schools in Malawi fully depend on the operations of the school to generate revenue to meet teachers salaries and other operational costs. Private school […]
Minister of Education, Science and Technology William Susuwele Banda has urged schools in the country to use distance learning programmes in response to school closures due to the Coronavirus pandemic that has affected education systems. Speaking, during a news conference by the Special Cabinet Committee on Coronavirus in Lilongwe, Banda said that the Ministry was working […]
Maranatha Academy are moving classes online following spring break and school shutdowns implemented by government to halt the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). According to Maranatha Academy managing director,Ernest Kawonga, the online lessons starts from today (Wednesday 1 April 2020). “As Malawians are aware that the World has been hit by coronavirus which has led to all schools […]
Maranatha International Academy has hailed the Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) for releasing the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) results early saying it will give students who failed the examinations an opportunity to start with their colleagues this month. The Academy’s Managing Director, Ernest Kawonga made the remarks on Wednesday during a news conference held at Mount […]
At least five students, who passed with flying colours in the 2018/2019Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations , will be awarded during this year’s Maranatha Excellency Awards prize presentation ceremony slated for September 16, 2019 at Victoria Gardens in Blantyre. Maranatha Academy Managing Director, Ernest Kaonga said the best five students’ from public and private secondary […]
Blantyre-based Maranatha International Academy class of 2018 celebrated its graduation on Tuesday with a colorful ceremony at Comesa Hall in Blantyre. During the event, the school spoiled the outstanding Form 4 students prior to their Malawi School Leaving Certificate Examinations (MSCE) which commenced on 18th June 2019. The students, who performed well in class and […]