Mark Mikwamba from Old Mutual Life Assurance encourages girls to do well in science classes. At the recent Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad awards, he spoke against the false idea that math and science belong just to boys and praised the growing number of female students joining the contest. Mikwamba pointed out that almost half the students were girls, with 113 female participants out of 237 total.
He shared his excitement about a female student who scored highest during part of the competition. Dr. Lydia Kishindo Mafuta from Mzuzu University thanked Old Mutual for backing this math contest for almost ten years. She believes these programs help grow young skills and push students toward better grades, especially among girls. These events create more interest in hard subjects.
Princess Kanyatula earned the top female prize in the mathematics challenge. The sixteen-year-old attends St Mary's Secondary School located in Zomba. Precious Chikonde won first place overall among all students who took part. This sixteen-year-old studies at Magawa Secondary School in the Mchinji district.
The Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad happens every year across the country. It helps students develop better math abilities through friendly competition. The program wants to spark interest in future jobs related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Old Mutual continues to support education through these types of student events.
He shared his excitement about a female student who scored highest during part of the competition. Dr. Lydia Kishindo Mafuta from Mzuzu University thanked Old Mutual for backing this math contest for almost ten years. She believes these programs help grow young skills and push students toward better grades, especially among girls. These events create more interest in hard subjects.
Princess Kanyatula earned the top female prize in the mathematics challenge. The sixteen-year-old attends St Mary's Secondary School located in Zomba. Precious Chikonde won first place overall among all students who took part. This sixteen-year-old studies at Magawa Secondary School in the Mchinji district.
The Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad happens every year across the country. It helps students develop better math abilities through friendly competition. The program wants to spark interest in future jobs related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Old Mutual continues to support education through these types of student events.
