Deputy Minister of Education, Nancy Mdooko, says the Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) Examinations have started on a high note and she believes progress will continue to be smooth to the end.

Mdooko was speaking in Mangochi after touring Charles Lwangwa and Makawa Primary Schools to monitor the progress of PSLCE in Mangochi.

She announced that the ministry has put in place measures to ensure the smooth conduct of national examinations across the country.

Mangochi has a total of 8593 candidates writing the examinations with girls topping the list at 4714 while boys stand at 3879.