DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 10 -- STANDARD Seven pupils across the country will from today sit for their national exams, with the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) issuing a stern warning against cheating.

The Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) will see a total of 1,172,279 candidates sit for the papers, which conclude tomorrow.

Out of the total, at least 535,138 boys, equivalent to 45.65 per cent and 637,141 girls, equivalent to 54.35 per cent, are taking part, including 4,679 candidates with special needs.

According to NECTAs Executive Secretary, Professor Said Ally Mohammed, out of the 1,172,279 candidates registered this year, 1,094,321, equivalent to 93.35 per cent, will sit for the exams in Kiswahili, while 77,95...