Association of Teaching of English in Malawi (Atem) drama competition returns to the fold with divisional contests this weekend.
Having received K20 million support from Standard Bank Plc through Joy of Arts initiative last year, Atem President Davie Mpaso said yesterday they were looking forward to another exciting ride this year.
“All is set for the competition. The schools are excited and theatre lovers are in for a treat. We are looking forward to work with Standard Bank Plc this year,” Mpaso said.
He said two schools from each division will make it to the national final set for next term.
“We will have 12 schools in total during the national final. People should just watch the space for more information,” Mpaso said.
- Advertisement -
The divisional contests start tomorrow in the Northern Region Education Division (Ned) where schools will battle it out for two slots at Katoto Secondary School in Mzuzu.
From the North, the divisional contests will move to Central East Education Division (Ceed) on February 28 and March 1 2026 at Chayamba Secondary School in Kasungu whereas the Central West Education Division (Cwed) will hold its contest on February 28 2026 at Kamuzu Institute for Sports in Lilongwe.
The other divisional contests are on February 27 2026 for South East Educational Division (Seed) to be held at Machinga Secondary School, South West Education Division (Swed) to be held at Chichiri Secondary School in Blantyre on February 28 2026 and Shire Highlands Education Division (Shed) to be held at Mulanje Secondary School on March 7 and 8 2026.
Lilongwe Girls Secondary School came out top last year where it outclassed 17 other schools.
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Standard Bank Plc last year. partnered Mobischool to breathe life to the competition which last year was held under the theme ‘Combating Human Trafficking through Youth Empowerment’.
This year the competition is themed ‘Women at the Wheel: Driving Malawi 2063 Towards Inclusive Growth’.
