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MultiChoice Talent Factory calls for Malawian entries for 2025 cohort

August 14, 2024

* Since its inception in 2018, MTF has brought together 60 students each year * Giving them an opportunity to reach their dreams and to unleash their potential by providing a platform that nurtures and develops talent across the continent * Providing opportunities for growth, networking and success in the entertainment industry By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice is inviting Malawian aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers to apply for entry into MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) — a fully funded training…

Jacaranda School profoundly applauds Malawians living in US for supporting its pupil to successfully undergo a life-saving operation

August 12, 2024

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Some the Malawians in Philadelphia with Pius’ mother, Fainess (2nd from left) and Deschamps in April after Pius’ first operation * Ahead of the trip, Marie da Silva had been worried of how the mother Fainess would function being alone far away with her very sick child * But the Malawian ladies of Philadelphia, whom I had never met before, made me realise even more — that we Malawians, no matter where we are in the world, we are…

Chakwera speaks tough on unaccredited learning institutions

August 8, 2024

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* Ministry of Education directed to track down all institutions that prey on young people by operating without accreditation * Malawi cannot be fixing the problem of education standards when schools are already operating without meeting minimum education standards By Lisa Lamya, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has instructed the Ministry of Education to close down all unaccredited education institutions that are operating below standards, saying government a duty to protect Malawians from exploitation and ensure that standards are upheld…

MUST plans to venture into assembly of laptops and tablets

July 29, 2024

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* Laptops and tablets have become part of a student’s life, especially at higher education level and they need to be within reach of all students * Once we put up the assembly line, we will be good to go because we already know where to import the parts and the costs involved By Duncan Mlanjira In moving forward as a science and technology high learning institution, Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) has plans to start assembling…

Malawian youths inspired to pursue career in materials engineering

July 27, 2024

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Eng. Precious Kamndaya * The field offers numerous benefits, including the development of specialised technical skills * Continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to work on significant national projects Youthful Malawian civil engineer, Precious Kamndaya is urging young Malawians to consider pursuing a career in materials engineering and make a tangible impact on national infrastructure. Me contends that the field offers numerous benefits, including the development of specialised technical skills, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to work on…

US cyber security experts visit MUST

July 17, 2024

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* The team engaged with MUST faculty members and students under Department of Computer Studies & Information Technology (CSIT) * They shared their experiences and insights on the latest cyber security trends and technologies, while also learning about the unique challenges faced by Malawi in the cyber security landscape By Chikumbutso Mwale & Charlie Mtambalika, MUST communication students A delegation from the USA, comprising distinguished experts and researchers in the fields of cyber security, energy & power and in…

Water & Sanitation Minister, Abida Mia applauds efforts to improve menstrual hygiene for girls

July 13, 2024

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* Encouraged mothers, communities and schools to support girls in continuing their education regardless of their menstrual periods * Government to build toilets around schools, create changing rooms and ensure there is access to water in many schools By Lynnette Chataika, MANA Minister of Water & Sanitation, Abida Mia has expressed her satisfaction with organisations working towards enhancing sanitation for young girls and women by creating reusable and reliable sanitary pads. Speaking at Pinda Primary School in Mchinji on…

MUST Girls Science Camp ends with motivational field trip to EGENCO’s Nkula Hydro Power Station

July 11, 2024

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* The annual camp was initiated in 2018 to impress female students into studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) * Standard Bank Plc supported K15 million for this year’s cohort drawn across the country By Duncan Mlanjira The 2024 girls’ science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics (STEAM) camp, organised by Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), ended on a high note as this year’s cohort were hosted by Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) to a motivational field trip…

Malawi’s digitalisation transformation to help respond quickly and effectively to climate crises and health emergencies—World Bank

July 7, 2024

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* Also to transform service delivery in social protection, financial inclusion, disaster response and lands management * In increasing access to the internet and the inclusive use of digitally enabled services, it will also create employment opportunities By Duncan Mlanjira Digitalisation is a powerful tool for development in Malawi and the progress in this sector will transform service delivery in social protection, financial inclusion, disaster response and lands management. This is attested by World Bank Country Director for Malawi,…

Ministry of Natural Resources applauds stakeholders for inculcating into young minds climate change awareness

July 6, 2024

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* Your presence has made this day so blessed and so meaningful—nine-year-old Nohaviwa Levi of Montessori Private School * It signifies the spirit of togetherness and patriotism as the saying goes ‘United We Stand; Divided we Fall’ * We are all witnessing these challenges globally — so what are we waiting for? There is need for an immediate action to be taken other than folding our hands in this hopeless time By Duncan Mlanjira Secretary for Ministry Natural Resources…