Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has issued an order for the inclusion of Swahili language in the country’s school curriculum.
The decision aims to facilitate better business communication with Swahili-speaking nations. President Chakwera announced this during a joint news briefing with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, where they discussed strengthening bilateral relations.
President Chakwera expressed his excitement about the decision and instructed the Ministry of Education to implement the policy promptly.
Education experts in Malawi believe that learning the beautiful language which is one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa, will enhance trade partnerships with Swahili-speaking countries.
Also, read; Kenya and Congo-Brazzaville Abolish Visa Restrictions, Sign 18 Cooperation Deals
During her visit to Malawi, President Hassan assured that Tanzania would provide all the necessary support to facilitate the introduction of Swahili in Malawian schools.
Tanzania, being predominantly Swahili-speaking, is one of the neighboring countries where Malawian traders frequently conduct business.
Currently, many Malawian traders face challenges due to the high cost of language interpreters.
The inclusion of Swahili in the school curriculum will enable better communication and eliminate the need for interpreters in business transactions.
Although it was not explicitly stated whether lessons on the language would be mandatory, the decision to introduce the language in schools is expected to have a positive impact on trade, cultural exchange, and diplomatic relations between Malawi and other countries who share the language.
The implementation process and the curriculum details for the teaching and lessons of the language in Malawi are yet to be announced.
