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MAGLA, Mibawa TV Studios launch secondary school quiz competition

January 11, 2026

* Introduced having noticed the gap in terms of support that focuses on bringing up education initiatives in schools * The initiative is to ensure learners are able to build self confidence and get equiped with knowledge and skills By Victor Singano Jnr. The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) — in collaboration with Mibawa TV Studios — have launched private and secondary schools national quiz competition which is aimed at improving quality education through critical thinking, problem solving,…

Airtel Africa Foundation launches ‘Nzeru Fund’ tech scholarships in Malawi to nurture next generation digital leaders

January 7, 2026

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Airtel Malawi MD Aashish Dutt and MUST Vice-Chancellor Address Malata signing the partnership * 25 Tech Scholarships to beneficiaries from low-income households, enabling them to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) * The programme directly tackles the financial and skills barriers that prevent young Africans from accessing the digital economy By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Airtel Africa Foundation…

Born between boxes: The silent struggle of intersex people in Malawi

January 2, 2026

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* The way forward is clear — education, protection, and respect for bodily autonomy. Parents need accurate information, not fear * Communities need open conversations. And government systems — from health to education to civil registration — must recognise intersex people as human beings with rights * Some civil society organisations are beginning to include intersex issues in broader discussions on sexual and reproductive health and rights — however, activists say progress is slow By a correspondent All the…

CDH Investment Bank invests in innovation and student development initiatives for LUANAR

December 19, 2025

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* Injects US$9,650.27 designated for awarding winners of the Falling Walls Lab competition and supporting the university’s efforts in protecting intellectual property rights for innovative projects * Marks CDHIB’s ongoing partnership with LUANAR, aimed at helping the university achieve its strategic objectives, whose memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two institutions was signed in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and supporting talented students by injecting US$9,650.27 to Lilongwe University…

‘MACRA’s Letter Writing Competition plays a crucial role in shaping secondary school learners in critical thinking’—Likangala headteacher Carol Mbewe

December 6, 2025

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The top three; overall winner Rheecious Luweya flanked by runner-up Allan Nkhoma (right) and 3rd-placed Favour Kalirani * They are able to research and organise information for effective communication which is the essence of letter writing competition * As Chichiri Secondary School Form 4 student, Rheecious Isaac Luweya is crowned Malawi’s best young letter writer * Of the 54th International Letter Writing Competition under the theme; ‘Imagine you are the ocean — write a letter to someone explaining why…

Ascent Soccer clocks 10 years impact of nurturing and transforming football talent

December 2, 2025

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* Launches a #10for10 Campaign, which targets to raise US$100,000 to to lay the “foundation for the next decade of supporting Malawi’s under-served talent and promise * Your impact is up to you! Every dollar impacts our five pillars: Soccer, Scholarship, Girls, Green, Grassroots * And, your gift will expand our Green Leadership Academy, grow girls’ pathways, and empower the next generation of changemakers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s most successful football academy, Ascent Soccer, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary…

MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja profoundly applauds ZBS for going beyond broadcasting to sustain the MSCE Best Performing Girl Award for 18 years

November 28, 2025

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* Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) conceived the MSCE Best Girl Award initiative with the overall goal to encourage and inspire the girl child to perform well academically * To consistently run this initiative for 18 years means promoting the girl child has been at their heart from the inception of the institution, to date By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, has profoundly applauded Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) for going beyond broadcasting to sustain the…

2,492 South Lunzu Primary School learners to receive daily meals for two years courtesy of Standard Bank Malawi

November 28, 2025

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* As the bank invests K200 million towards Malawi’s next generation giving them the strength to focus, participate and thrive * One warm meal, one determined learner and one stronger community at a time to ensure they can learn, grow and thrive By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Malawi has invested K100 million towards Mary’s Meals Malawi’s school feeding programme to support young minds at South Lunzu Primary School to receive daily meals for the next two years. The bank…

Retiring Standard Bank Board director pledges to build pre-school in Mchinji from her K10m retirement benefits

November 22, 2025

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* I have been privileged to serve on the Board and witness the bank’s commitment to Malawi’s development * During our tenure, Standard Bank recorded tremendous growth in both numbers and national impact By Duncan Mlanjira Retired Standard Bank Board director, Catherine Mtonda has pledged to build an early childhood school at her home village Mwandawala-Nowa in Mchinji, using K10 million from her retirement benefits. Speaking when Standard Bank handed over her retirement benefits, Mtonga indicated that the contribution…

President Mutharika abolishes school development fund or any other fees in all public schools except boarding fees

October 31, 2025

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* The government has introduced free secondary education by fees for abolishing tuition, examination, school development and identity card * Mutharika unveiled a series of new government initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, boosting industrialisation, and enhancing service delivery * But for all this to happen, good governance and rule of law will be very key. I will not tolerate any corruption * My Government will empower the Anti-Corruption Bureau to prosecute corruption cases without fear or favour. In the…