Malawi's higher education leaders just launched a big hunt for fake college papers across the country. They want to ensure that real degrees keep their value. Education Minister Jessie Kabwila says they found three main types of fake papers: those from lying about school work, papers from schools nobody recognizes, and made-up doctorates or professor titles that people didn't earn through actual study.
The National Council for Higher Education must check every college or university in Malawi. Schools running without government approval will shut down quickly, with legal trouble coming next. Even approved schools breaking the rules might lose their right to run or teach students. Kabwila believes fake degrees hurt society like cancer hurts the body—they damage values about working hard and being honest, which hurts the entire country.
The education ministry clarified that honorary degrees should reward special contributions to society but don't count as real academic achievements. School staff members will have their papers checked, plus employers should verify worker credentials with official groups. Anyone can contact the council when they doubt if papers look real or fake.
Regular people need to follow the council's rules about honorary degrees. Schools that hand out fake awards could face serious problems. The ministry wants everyone involved because stopping paper fraud matters for the future of education in Malawi. They believe this cleanup helps make sure jobs go to truly qualified people instead of those who bought fake credentials.
The National Council for Higher Education must check every college or university in Malawi. Schools running without government approval will shut down quickly, with legal trouble coming next. Even approved schools breaking the rules might lose their right to run or teach students. Kabwila believes fake degrees hurt society like cancer hurts the body—they damage values about working hard and being honest, which hurts the entire country.
The education ministry clarified that honorary degrees should reward special contributions to society but don't count as real academic achievements. School staff members will have their papers checked, plus employers should verify worker credentials with official groups. Anyone can contact the council when they doubt if papers look real or fake.
Regular people need to follow the council's rules about honorary degrees. Schools that hand out fake awards could face serious problems. The ministry wants everyone involved because stopping paper fraud matters for the future of education in Malawi. They believe this cleanup helps make sure jobs go to truly qualified people instead of those who bought fake credentials.
