Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:05:49 +0000 By MUKOSELA KASALWE WHILE some teachers recently dented the leading profession through sex scandals and forgery of certificates, others are being praised for producing 99 percent pass rate for Grade 7 pupils. National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ), executive director Aaron Chansa said the Grade 7 pass rate was impressive especially that the examinations were not marred with leakages. Commenting on the grade 7 and 9 results, Mr Chansa said it was gratifying to note that all the provinces except for Lusaka had produced a pass rate of almost 100 percent for Grade 7. He said there was need for an explanation from the Lusaka Provincial Education officer for the province after it recorded a below-par performance. The non-governmental organisation has commended the Examinations Council of Zambia and the Ministry of General Education for the timely release of the 2017 Grades 7 and 9 results. “We heartily […]
