Zomba parents say no to exam cheating

Zomba-based Malawi Schools Parents Association (MSPA) says cheating during examinations does not only affect the concerned candidates when disqualified but also affects the reputation of the parents, school as well as the nation.

MSPA executive director James Chapita made the remarks on Wednesday at Masongola Secondary School in Zomba during a pre-examination briefing the organisation in conjunction with Malawi National Examination Boards (Maneb) security department held with the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) candidates.

Chapita said cheating is a result of unpreparedness of candidates and stiff penalties rem