Government Clarifies That Late Coming Is Still Punishable But Schools Should Not Send Pupils Home

2026-02-16 - 15:22

PRESS STATEMENT (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) CLARIFICATION ON MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING LEARNERS REPORTING LATE FOR SCHOOL LUSAKA-ZAMBIA, 16th February, 2026. The Ministry of Education is committed to ensuring equitable, inclusive and quality lifelong education that meets individual, national and global needs. This vision is embedded in the National Curriculum, which equips learners with knowledge, skills, competencies and