The Ministry of Education in Western Province has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the 2026 national examinations are conducted without examination malpractices.
Western Province Principal Education Standards Officer Richard Imasiku said the Ministry had put in place necessary measures to safeguard the integrity of the examinations and ensure that candidates adhered to the established examination regulations.
The senior management meeting held at Council Chamber in Mongu, Mr Imasiku said the Ministry was determined to ensure that the examination process remained credible, transparent and fair to all candidates.
He emphasised the need for strict adherence to examination guidelines, stating that only eligible candidates should be allowed to sit for the examinations to maintain the credibility of the national assessment system.
Mr Imasiku noted that examination malpractices undermine the integrity of the education system and cast doubt on the credibility of examination results.
He said the Ministry would continue to work with school administrators, teachers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that examination regulations were observed throughout the examination period.
Mr Imasiku further urged candidates to conduct themselves responsibly and rely on their own knowledge and preparation rather than engage in any form of examination malpractice.
He stressed that maintaining the integrity of national examinations was a collective responsibility requiring the cooperation of education authorities, school management, teachers, parents and learners.
The Ministry remains committed to promoting fairness and accountability in the examination process to ensure that the 2026 examinations accurately reflect the abilities and academic performance of candidates.
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