The Malawian government says it will recruit at least 1,100 secondary school teachers as enrolment increases under the country’s free education policy. Education Minister Bright Msaka SC made the announcement while speaking on the sidelines of Parliament, linking the hiring plan to higher student numbers and the resulting pressure on classrooms. Both outlets report that the new intake is intended primarily to strengthen staffing in secondary schools, where demand for teachers has grown as more learners enter the system. The government also indicates it is preparing for further hiring beyond secondary education. One report notes that additional recruitment for primary school teachers is being considered or prepared, reflecting expectations that free education will continue to raise enrolment across different levels. The stated aim of the recruitment is to support the expansion of secondary education and help ease overcrowding and staffing shortages attributed to increased enrolment. The announcements are presented as part of broader efforts to accommodate the flow of students expected under free schooling.