An advocacy committee in Zimbabwe has opened a boarding facility to assist students who have been blocked from sitting their matric examinations. According to TimesLIVE, the group is offering refuge to displaced pupils so they can continue their schooling and prepare for the exams. The initiative is aimed at supporting learners affected by their displacement, though the report provides limited detail on the circumstances that led to the pupils being excluded from the examinations.

A total of 1,168,649 Standard Seven pupils across Tanzania Mainland began their two-day Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) on Wednesday, according to Daily News. The exams are being held in 20,019 schools. The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) warned that any candidate caught cheating will have their results cancelled, as authorities move to curb examination malpractices during the national assessment.

The Kenya Times opinion piece argues education should go beyond examination results, grades and degrees to prepare children for life with confidence, compassion, resilience and wisdom. It notes that parents often celebrate high marks and schools display academic achievements, while the article frames true learning as helping students navigate challenges beyond employment. Drawing lessons attributed to Sher Khan, it presents schooling as formation of character and judgment, not only credentials or career promise.

The 2026 National Senior Certificate final examinations will begin in October for matric learners across South Africa, according to The South African, which has published the full timetable. The report provides dates and scheduling details to help students, parents and schools prepare for the upcoming exam period.

At a recent seminar organized by Richfield, educators discussed the preparedness of matriculants for tertiary studies and were encouraged to reconsider the definition of learner success. The event highlighted the need for a reevaluation of educational outcomes and the support provided to students transitioning to higher education.

Isinantet School in Narok, Kenya, has been closed after parents staged protests over poor academic results, according to Eastleigh Voice. The parents also questioned the use of Sh1.2 million allocated for reinforcing four classrooms and alleged there was a plot to transfer the deputy headteacher. The closure was reported in the outlet's evening news bulletin on 8 September 2026.