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Icelandic Prime Minister visit marks 35th Anniversary of fruitful and productive partnership and cooperation
May 21, 2024
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* Benediktsson commended the Malawi government for its dedication in producing tangible results * Through the projects that his government is carrying out in Mangochi at Koche Primary School * The government of Iceland also funded the construction of teachers houses, administration block, classroom blocks * And water kiosks at the Koche school as well as Mangochi District Hospital’s maternity wing Maravi Express The visit to Malawi by Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson marks 35th Anniversary of fruitful…

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Iceland’s Prime Minister’s visit to Malawi a blessing—Chakwera
May 20, 2024
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* Iceland is one country in the developed world whose journey from poverty to prosperity is a source of inspiration and worthy for Malawi’s emulation * Bjarni Benediktssoni said his government is looking forward in exploring  new avenues to cooperate with the Malawi Government Maravi Express At the State Banquet held this evening at Kamuzu Palace in honour of Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktssoni, President Lazarus Chakwera described his visit to Malawi as a blessing, saying the country stands…

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Technology services fundamental right for all—Minister of Youth & Sports
May 20, 2024
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* As he presided over construction of ICT computer lab under Connect A School (CAS) project * The project will see such laboratories being established in 75 schools, including 73 CDSS * One national government secondary school and one pilot primary school across the country By George Bulombola & George Mponda, MANA Minister of Youth & Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire has emphasised that access to digital services and technology is a fundamental right for all and not just a privilege…

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Iceland for improved education and health sectors in Malawi
May 20, 2024
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* Iceland is investing in the education and health sectors in the country, targeting Mangochi District * The model is that Iceland concentrates on a particular area and see its impact * In Mangochi, they noted that there was high girls’ dropout rate in school hence the investment in education * Now, we have seen an improvement as the number of girls remaining in school has improved By Patricia Kapulula & Sellah Singini, MANA The government of Iceland has…

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MANEB criticised over decision to suspend provision of some of its essential services
May 20, 2024
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* As it sets to administer examinations of PSLCE (May 22-24); JCE (June 4-13) and MSCE (July 2-26) * No Government service should be closed because of another service offering—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * You can not suspend operations — leave skeleton staff to be managing that—Fortune Chapingamanazuba By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) will be administering the 2024 national examinations starting on Wednesday, May 22-24 with Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), provision of…

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NICO Life Insurance engages MUST graduates in career prospects
May 18, 2024
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* It’s essential to explore various options and understand the industry landscape—NICO Life CEO Chigudu * As educators, we have a responsibility to guide our students beyond the classroom—MUST Deputy VC By Victor Singano Jnr “Engaging with students early in their academic journey helps them make informed decisions about their careers,” said NICO Life Insurance Chief Executive Officer, Wise Chigudu when the leading provider of life insurance solutions engaged with Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) graduating students…

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MUST’s 2024-2027 strategic plan to champion MW2063’ pillars of industrialisation and human capital development
May 9, 2024
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* We have committed ourselves to be a solution provider through innovation and technology driven by science and meet societal needs * The university and its graduates are into manufacturing and now they want to expand further By James Kanyenda, Ministry of Education’s deputy PRO Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched its 2024-2027 strategic plan and Council chairperson, Dr Mathews Mtumbuka said through the plan, the university has resolved to champion industrialisation pillar as well as…

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MACRA launches construction of 75 ICT laboratory centres at CDSSs
May 8, 2024
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* Connect-a-School project seeks to build capacity of CDSSs to community ICT centres * With target of reaching out to over 40,000 students and 250,000 community members to access the centres By Bishop Witmos, MANA PMalawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — through Connect-a-School project — has launched the construction of 75 information & communication technology (ICT) laboratory centres in community day secondary schools (CDSS) across the country. Connect-a-School project, which is under the Universal Service Fund, is a digital…

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Chakwera orders mandatory training for civil servants
April 17, 2024
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* As he officially launches Malawi School of Government at Kanengo campus in Lilongwe  * We deemed it necessary to establish the Malawi School of Government to provide essential training for civil servants By Leonard Masauli, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has issued a directive for the compulsory training of all civil servants to enhance efficiency and ensure effective quality service delivery for Malawian citizens. He made this announcement during the official launch of the Malawi School of Government at…

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Mulanje’s Othakarhaka Foundation continues strengthening its partnership with University of Michigan’s MBA programme
April 16, 2024
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* 8th cohort of the US university MBA students just completed their 3 week research project for their dissertations * The research programme started in 2018 after former MBA student took part in Othakarhaka Girls Empowerment Camp * The exchange visits followed between Othakarhaka founder Idah Mwango and University of Michigan’s faculty managers Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Founded merely as a charity group in 2012, Mulanje-based Othakarhaka Passing on the Kindness Foundation has made many strides over the years…

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