By Rahim Abdul
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has revised its earlier decision to postpone the opening of Term Two for some schools following improvements in road access after recent floods.
The adjustment comes after the Roads Authority announced the opening of a temporary access point at Mpasadzi Bridge along the M1 road, restoring connectivity to several affected areas.
With the route now passable, all public national and district boarding secondary schools have been directed to open tomorrow, 5 January, in line with the original school calendar.
The development has brought clarity to parents, learners and school administrators who had been uncertain about the start of the new term.
According to the ministry, the decision was made after reassessing safety and accessibility concerns that had prompted the initial delay.
However, the revised directive does not apply to all areas, as flood response operations are still underway in Nkhotakota District.
Public schools in Nkhotakota will therefore remain closed and are now scheduled to open on 12 January 2026.
Officials say the extension is necessary to allow ongoing emergency and recovery activities to conclude without disrupting learning.
The ministry had earlier announced the postponement after floods damaged access roads and disrupted school operations in several districts.
Education authorities have pledged to continue monitoring the situation and will issue further guidance if conditions change.
