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MUST plans to venture into assembly of laptops and tablets

July 29, 2024

* 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…

World Bank’s IDEA programme to assist Digital Malawi Project expand its inclusive digital infrastructure targeting rural and underserved areas

July 6, 2024

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* It provides the necessary resources to enhance internet access, improve cybersecurity and support digital skills development * The initiative will create new opportunities for all Malawians and drive the country’s digital transformation forward By Duncan Mlanjira Through funding which the World Bank has approved for the implementation of phase 2 of Digital Malawi Acceleration Project, Digital Malawi emphasises that the programme is crucial in accelerating its digital transformation — as it provides the necessary resources to enhance internet…

Malawi earmarked for World Bank’s acceleration of digital inclusion for 180 million people across eastern and southern Africa

July 6, 2024

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* Digitalisation is one of the most potent tools available today to eradicate poverty on a livable planet * Yet the eastern and southern African region has the slowest pace of digitalisation globally * Only 64% of the population of the region is covered by high-speed internet, and just 24% of the population using the internet as of 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are three of eastern and southern Africa…

Malawi to benefit from Euro 15 million EU/ITU broadband mapping initiative

July 4, 2024

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The Malawi delegation at the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators in Kampala, Uganda * AfricaBBMaps is both a significant and opportune intervention that has the potential to bolster Malawi’s existing digital inclusion programs * It will enable data-driven decision-making for investments in digital infrastructure, promising a brighter future for ICT in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is amongst 11 sub-Saharan African countries that have been selected to benefit from initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to implement national…