This week, the momentum continues in the Mphelele Area Programme in Ntchisi District, where the battle for the quarter-finals is now underway. Three primary schools—Mankhamba, Mingu, and Nyalavu—have brought their best learners forward to compete on the quiz stage. What you are seeing here is the result of consistent classroom effort, where daily lessons in reading, mathematics, and critical thinking are put to the test in a high-stakes, team-based format. These competitions are not separate from the learning process; they are an extension of it, motivating both learners and teachers to aim higher and celebrate academic progress publicly.

For partners and donors, this rollout across districts like Ntchisi demonstrates how the Maphunziro Mbambande initiative is scaling effectively, reaching schools in both accessible and harder-to-reach areas. Each heat and quarter-final round is evidence of active learner participation and growing community interest in education outcomes. Your support helps sustain these motivating platforms, ensuring that hard work in the classroom is recognized and that learners see a clear link between their studies and real-world opportunities. As the competition tightens, so does the commitment from schools, teachers, and families—all signaling that investment in education here is yielding visible, energetic results.