Chinese Government grants $1.5 million for Mkwichi Modern Primary school in Malawi

During the China-Africa Forum of 2012, Chinese Embassy Director of Political Section Wang Junchao revealed that the Chinese government would be building a primary school in Lilongwe. The construction started in July 2012 by Shanghai Construction Group.

On December 12, 2013, the Government of Malawi received the 720 million Kwacha ($1.5 million) Mkwichi Modern Primary school from China.

The school has 8 class rooms, 3 offices, 1 library, 1 football field and 2 basketball courts, and will enroll 300 pupils. The first students enrolled in January 2014. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.