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Ashraful Aid reaches out to Bangwe primary school learners with learning materials in commemoration of International Education Day

January 27, 2025

* Implemented its ‘Coming-Back-to-School’ project by providing the learners with writing materials * That included exercise books, pens, carrier-bags, rubbers, pencils, toys, and snacks * Organisations should also extend their support to children in the lower classes, just as they do for those in the upper classes By Agatha Kadzinje, MANA As the world commemorates the International Education Day, Ashraful Aid International has taken a significant step to support education by providing educational materials to over 100 primary school…

IMM and ICTAM sign MoU to leverage each other’s strengths to deliver high-quality and impactful ICT programmes

January 24, 2025

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* A three-year partnership sets to collaborate on training, workshops and skills development programmes * The partnership aligns with the nation’s development blueprint, MW2063 — under enabler number 5; Human Capital Development * Which calls for investment in science, technology & development and education skills development as key enablers for development By Duncan Mlanjira Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) and ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to empower members of both…

UNIMA commits to maintain fostering partnerships with both local and international institutions

January 23, 2025

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* As it explores financial opportunities with Centenary Bank in to advance UNIMA’s strategic goals * Centenary Bank presented proposals aimed at fostering a mutually beneficial partnership between the bank and UNIMA By Duncan Mlanjira University of Malawi (UNIMA) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samson Sajidu maintains that the mother of all universities in Malawi remains committed to fostering partnerships with both local and international institutions. Prof. Sajidu made this commitment when he and his management team, hosted a delegation from Centenary…

Mary’s Meals Malawi honours longest-serving team members

January 9, 2025

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* Why so many years, you might ask? It’s because I found an organization that aligns perfectly with the values I was raised with * Being part of Mary’s Meals has shaped me and transformed me into the professional I am today. For that, I am deeply grateful By Duncan Mlanjira Mary’s Meals Malawi has honoured its longest-serving team members, describing them as “incredible people dedicated their time, and energy to supporting the school feeding program in various…

5 donors join Ascent Soccer’s new campus Naming Campaign in December alone; has already hit almost 75% of its goal

December 29, 2024

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* Your generosity continues to amaze us! Opportunity for the underserved talent and promise of Malawi and Southeast Africa is being transformed — because of you! * Your support in 2024, and incredible year end push, unlocked new scholastic, sporting and leadership pathways for our amazing girls and boys. Thank you! By Duncan Mlanjira In December alone, 5 donors have joined Ascent Soccer’s new campus Naming Campaign and has already hit almost 75% of its festive season’s Holiday Campaigngoal….

Ministry of Education suspends classes for primary and secondary schools due to impending Cyclone CHIDO

December 15, 2024

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* This is to ensure safety of learners and teachers in the districts in the path of the oncoming remnants of the cyclone * All schools should monitor the patterns in their localities and only resume classes on 18th December if deemed safe * District education officers are requested to ensure strict adherence to this notification by all schools and stakeholders By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of classes tomorrow for primary and secondary…

Opulence Malawi lighting up communities in Dowa with solar powered electricity for school-going children

December 13, 2024

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* Over 13 villages have benefited from its Solar Village for Quality Education (SVQRE) project * Which has reached 2,000 households and nine schools in Dowa District * There is no difference between the city and our village at night since we now have access to lights—GVH Nkanire By Duncan Mlanjira Non-profit organisation, Opulence Malawi is transforming communities in Dowa District in various social and economic projects, that include provision of solar powered electricity for school-going children for night-time…

Airtel Africa-UNICEF partnership connects 1,200 schools and 1 million children to digital education in Africa

November 20, 2024

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Malawian learners who have benefited from the high profile programme * As Airtel Malawi earmarks to connect 100 schools in the partnership with 17 schools already so far * To date, 18,800 students from government schools across the country have benefited from the initiative * With 5 e-learning websites zero rated for Airtel Malawi’s subscribers By Duncan Mlanjira The five-year partnership between Airtel Africa and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) — aimed at transforming education across the continent…

FAM, CAF use US$225,000 earned at CAF School Championship-COSAFA qualifier by buying electric kitchen pots for Salima Secondary School

November 8, 2024

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* Electric cooking pots (US$40,000); maize mill maintainance (US$2,000); football pitch maintenance (US$17,000); fence construction (US$160,000) and sports equipment (US$6,000) Maravi Express Salima Secondary School, who were runners-up during the CAF School Championship-COSAFA qualifier and 3rd at the continental championship, earned a total of US$225,000. For coming third at the regional qualifiers that Football Association of Malawi (FAM) hosted at Bingu National Stadium, they received US$75,000 and a further US$150,000 was the prize money for the continental championship. To…

Malawi elected chair of 5th Bureau of the AU specialised technical committee on education sector

November 8, 2024

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* Congratulations, Malawi, may God grant our leaders wisdom and foresight as they work to transform Africa’s education landscape * And strengthen African education systems in response to the goals of Africa’s Agenda 2063 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has been elected African Union (AU) 5th Bureau as the chair for the its specialised technical committee on education, science, technology & innovation (ESTI) for the period 2024-2026, representing the southern African region. The decision was made at AU 5th Bureau’s…