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Goodwill keeps pouring in for Courageous Kids Foundation
August 23, 2026
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* On Saturday they were visited by Mpingwe Lions Club who brought along assorted items worth K3 million that included academic notebooks, ballpoint pens, soya pieces, sugar, salt, maize flour and soap * As the Lions’ president Emmanuel Phiri declares that they will continue mobilising support for the Foundation that is taking care of 98 children including infants By Duncan Mlanjira Goodwill is continually pouring in for Courageous Kids Foundation — a community care Centre at Mpemba in Blantyre…

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CDH Investment Bank deepens support for LUANAR with K19.2m investment in innovation and scholarships
August 19, 2026
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* In supporting the university’s Falling Walls Lab science innovation pitch day competition for the second year running * Following the 2025 challenge in which the winner attended the science summit in Berlin and progressed toward turning her idea into a prototype By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and supporting talented students at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) during its 2026 Falling Walls Lab science innovation pitch day competition held…

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Illovo Sugar disburses first K71.3 million in scholarships to 31 young women in STEM academic disciplines
August 14, 2026
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* Illovo’s initial investment into the Fund was made in 2023 at K150 million and subsequently contributed K250 million and K100 million — bringing the total to K500 million * This is more than a scholarship — it is an investment in talent, in opportunity, and in the belief that a young woman’s potential should never be limited simply because her family cannot afford university fees By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc — which partnered with Malawi University…

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Standard Bank invests K50 million in MUST Endowment Fund
August 6, 2026
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Madinga (right) presents the support to Minister of Education Bright Msaka, SC and MUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Address Malata * The university has since renamed the Fund as Prof. Address Malata Endowment Fund in honour of the Vice-Chancellor, who has retired * The donation reflects Standard Bank’s belief in investing in the next generation of leaders, scientists, and innovators—Chief Executive Phillip Madinga By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to national growth through education by investing K50 million…

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LUANAR’s student-led Hope Seed AgroLink innovation raises hope for improved maize productivity
July 28, 2026
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* Exploring opportunities to scale up the innovation beyond Kasungu following promising results that have seen maize yields increase from an average of 2.4 tonnes per hectare to 7.5 tonnes * The project tackles three major constraints affecting smallholder farmers — declining soil fertility, low productivity arising from traditional farming systems, and limited diversification By Rabecca Itimu, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) says it is exploring opportunities to scale up its student-led…

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Chioloko Primary School learners in Lilongwe sit at desks for the first time in 27 years
July 27, 2026
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* Courtesy of donation from African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) * Which has invested over K43 million as corporate social responsibility reaching out to over 3,000 pupils in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira For the first time in 27 years since it was opened, learners at Chioloko Primary School near Mitundu in Lilongwe are sitting at desks, courtesy of a donation from African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). ATIDI, formerly known as the African Trade Insurance Agency…

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Standard Bank invests K6.2 million towards refurbishment of Moyale Barracks Nursery School
July 25, 2026
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The kindergarten’s caretaker, Thandiwe Ngalonde receives the support from Mzuzu branch manager, Joseph Manjolo * In recognition that education is one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth and social transformation * The bank has various corporate social investment programmes that invest in early childhood education up to tertiary level of the education journey By Duncan Mlanjira In its endeavour to improve early childhood education — in recognition that education is one of the most powerful drivers of…

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There is more to Othakarhaka Foundation’s social media post signing off; I Demand Access
July 24, 2026
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* It’s more that a hashtag — it’s a direct link to the Foundation’s major development partner, US-based nonprofit organisation * Founded in 2019 by a group of passionate students from the University of Michigan — an inspiration that began in Malawi through Othakarhaka By Duncan Mlanjira Every so often, when Othakarhaka Foundation posts on its social media platforms of Facebook or LinkedIn, sharing stories about girls’ education, it signs off with the tag; I Demand Access. This is…

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MUST signs MoU with Mulanje-based Othakarhaka Foundation
July 24, 2026
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* A strategic partnership advancing education, innovation, research, and community development * To focus on promoting digital skills, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and sustainable development in Mulanje, Phalombe, Thyolo and surrounding communities By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition of the immense community development projects by Othakarhaka Foundation, Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mulanje-based charity. Othakarhaka announced this on its official Facebook and LinkedIn platforms, saying this “marks the beginning of…

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Airtel Africa Foundation unveils first cohort of Nzeru Tech Scholarship beneficiaries
July 22, 2026
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Airtel Malawi MD Aashish Dutt and MUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Address Malata * Through Airtel Malawi Plc in partnership with Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) * 25 students have been selected to receive full scholarships for under—graduate studies in science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) disciplines * In addition to covering tuition fees, beneficiaries will receive hostel accommodation support, a monthly stipend, monthly data bundles and a laptop By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Malawi Plc…

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