PRIVATE schools following the Zambian National Curriculum that opened on January 5 have been directed to close and reopen on January 12 in line with the official school calendar. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Kelvin Mambwe has warned that failure to comply with the directive may result in the revocation of operating licences. Dr Mambwe […] The post Private schools ordered to close and reopen on Jan 12, 2026 first appeared on Mwebantu .