Education – Page 13 – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate.

Chakwera calls for global collaboration to boost digital literacy

September 24, 2024

* Chakwera’s administration’s strategic plans for digital transformation include expanding digital infrastructure * Enhancing digital literacy, and fostering an inclusive digital economy to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital journey By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide in transforming societies, the economy, and humanity among citizens for an inclusive future for all Malawians. He made the remarks at the UN Summit of…

Malawi’s Connect-a-School project shines at the UN

September 24, 2024

| No Comments

| Education, National, News

Chakwera, champion of Connect-a-School technology project For being one of the 20 countries that are setting the agenda in empowering lives and communities through technology * The recognition signifies government’s commitment to achieving digital inclusion in Malawi by 2030 * Through the project, MACRA is expected to build 75 laboratories in various school across the country By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA The Connect-a-School technology project under Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in collaboration with the Ministry…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc rolls our Rise for Girls programme to strengthen menstrual hygiene management in schools

September 23, 2024

| No Comments

| Education, Health, News

* In cognizance that in many communities, menstrual challenges and the lack of menstrual health education hinder the potential of girls * It includes WASH facilities for the schools; menstrual hygiene management trainings; educational programs; and product distribution By Duncan Mlanjira In its strong belief in the importance of education and addressing menstrual challenges to keep girls in school, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has launched Rise for Girls programme. This is in cognizance that in many communities, menstrual challenges…

National Planning Commission launches MW2063 comic book for primary school learners

September 19, 2024

| No Comments

| Business, Education, National, News

* As educators, we know that there are different ways you can reach out to different groups in a community * For children, the use of comic books is one of the best ways in which you can influence, attract interest and maintain the interest of the children By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Ministry of Education has hailed the National Planning Commission (NPC) for introducing MW2063 comic book in primary school which will assist in changing the mindset of learners…

Consumers urged to use recommended alternatives that are energy efficient, ozone and climate friendly

September 16, 2024

| No Comments

| Business, Education, International, National, News

* As Malawi joins the world in commemoration of International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer * The country joined the international community to fight for the protection of the ozone layer * By ratifying both the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol in April 1992 By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers and end users of refrigerators have been asked to use the recommended alternatives that are energy efficient, ozone and climate friendly for the country to play its…

Ascent Soccer’s 9th Global Scholar at Boston’s Milton Academy hits the ground running

September 11, 2024

| No Comments

| Education, International Sports, News, Sports

* The speedy winger is an acumen for mathematics and is also expected to make another impact in the classroom * Ascent Soccer,l now has nine Global Scholars as the international pathway that has generated over US$3.5 million in scholarship value for the youth of southeast Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Young Malawian export, Daud Major has arrived at Boston’s Milton Academy as Ascent Soccer’s 9th Global Scholar — all set to make an immediate impact on the field. The…

MUST Endowment Fund is a testament to the university’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and academic achievement—Standard Bank

September 11, 2024

| No Comments

| Business, Education, News

* As one of the sponsors of the fund, Standard Bank invested MK80 million into the MUST Endowment Fund * We commend MUST for its visionary approach in addressing the needs of its students By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has pledged to continue supporting higher education in Malawi after being impressed with strides under the K4.1 billion Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Endowment Fund Scholarships, for which it is co-sponsor. Chief Executive Phillip Madinga made the…

Airtel Africa Foundation unveils Airtel Africa Fellowship Programme to empower students at IIT Madras Zanzibar

September 11, 2024

| No Comments

| Business, Education, International, News

* It aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in data science and artificial intelligence The programme is designed to support students from 14 African countries that Airtel Africa has its footprint * Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Niger, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, Madagascar and Seychelles By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Foundation — the philanthropic arm of the leading of telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has launched…

University of Malawi confers Mozambique President Nyusi an honorary PhD in International Affairs & Diplomacy

August 28, 2024

| No Comments

| Business, Education, International, National, News

* Pledges to visit UNIMA and share with its students Mozambique’s on economic diplomacy initiative * We are friends at all times, even in trying moments — I am, therefore, humbled, honoured and grateful for the award Maravi Express Soon after welcoming his counterpart after landing at Chileka International Airport, President Chakwera proceeded to escort Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi to Zomba where he was conferred a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in International Affairs & Diplomacy (Honoris Causa)…

All employees of Neno Montessori Private School are sponsored to further their education including formal teacher training programmes

August 27, 2024

| No Comments

| Education, News

* As the school attains 100% pass rate in PLCE for the 4th consecutive year with all learners selected to secondary schools * Going forward, the school intends to expand the reach to out of district clientele and to expand boarding capacity from the current 40 By Duncan Mlanjira From humble beginning in 2014, using household garage and other makeshift spaces; three teachers and 4 learners, Neno Montessori Private School in Neno District now have around 180 learners and…