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All set for FDH Bank’s Intercity Mayor’s Trophy in February

January 25, 2024

* Academic studies and sports complement each other and are both crucial for the growth of students * Students who participate in sports have lesser chances of participating in risky and unhealthy behaviors like alcohol and drug abuse By Duncan Mlanjira The grand finale of the FDH Bank Mayor’s Trophy is set to be played in February involving six primary school teams, three in netball — Kawuwa (Mzuzu); Bwaila (Zomba) and Chidzingwe (Lilongwe) and another three in football; Kaviwale…

MACRA set to create 9,000 computer labs in schools in next five years across the country and equipping TTCs with digital libraries

January 22, 2024

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* Rolled out in Phalombe where a computer lab was set up at Phalombe Secondary School equipped with 20 computers * 15 of them to Phalombe Teacher Training College (TTC) to provide the teacher students with digital skills By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has launched a programme to equip 9,000 schools with computer labs across the country in the next five years with 100 targeted for the first year. In conjunction with the Ministry of Education,…

Education Ministry organises consultative meetings on review of school and college curricula

January 15, 2024

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* The school and college curricula critically support human capital development for socio- economic growth * By empowering citizens with critical knowledge, skills, values and attitudes required to navigate the rapidly evolving global world By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Education, through the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE), will from tomorrow be holding consultative meetings as part of the process of reviewing school and college curricula and assessment procedures. In a statement, the Ministry says the review focuses on…

Love Builds Community targets to raise K6.9m though Big Walk towards assisting 22 needy university students

December 27, 2023

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* This year alone, the initiative has assisted 11 students from MUBAS and 5 of them have finished their studies * The five male and six female were identified as needy through MUBAS Dean of students and also the class reps and some confirmation from the community By Duncan Mlanjira Love Builds Community, a social enterprise introduced under the Yohane Banda Foundation in 2023 assist needy students who are struggling with academic and accommodation fees, has organised a Big…

Zimbabwe to add anti-corruption studies in school curriculum right from nursery

December 22, 2023

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Malawi rolled out its own campaign in October * As an affirmation that corruption is a serious problem that needs to be tackled * Zimbabwe signed the UN Convention Against Corruption in February 2004 and ratified it in March 2007 By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe’s prosecutor-general, Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo — a judge who is that country’s director general of public prosecutions announced that the government has set in motion plans to introduce a curriculum on anti-corruption, ethics and integrity in…

Malawi media need to adjust accordingly to changing environment in terms of technology—MACRA

December 21, 2023

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* In their daily operations and thinking and further urged them to be proactive in adopting the new technology platforms * This year’s conference was held under the theme; ‘Shaping the Future of Broadcasting through Digital Technologies’ By Eunice Disi Lole, MANA Radio and television broadcasters must embrace digital technologies in order to capture the new emerging markets, as well as new listeners and viewers looking for content on demand. This was said by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)…

Remote Lipunga Primary School in Mchinji a shining example of resilience and success that defies the odds of hard-to-reach area

December 8, 2023

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* Recorded 100% success rate in both 2022 and 2023 academic years of Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) * What’s more, in 2023, out of 110 learners, 64 secured places in secondary schools and with only 11 teachers Feature by Vincent Khonje, MANA Nestled over 60km from Mchinji Boma; facing challenges of a poor access road network; lacking essential social amenities — Lipunga Primary School is defying all these odds by recording 100% success rate in both 2022…

Parents urged to closely monitor their children’s use of technology to spot signs of online abuse

November 26, 2023

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* The reality today is that our children and young adults are the digital generations * Born and raised with access to digital information and the ability to navigate new communication technologies * The influence that digital technologies have on our lives, especially children and young adults is unparalleled By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — has concluded three sessions of trainings on child online protection (COP) strategy with…

Two more Malawians graduate from MultiChoice Talent Factory trained in professional TV and film productions

November 24, 2023

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Mngwaluko and Magombo with MTF Southern Academy Director, Christopher Puta * Join Chisomo Kawaga & Asante Mbaimbai (2022); Mphatso Makamo & Chisomo Livason (2020); Jonathan Kapumba & Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba (2019) * MTF is a shared value training programme launched by MultiChoice to develop the next generation of African storytellers By Duncan Mlanjira Sarah Mngwaluko and Brian Magombo have joined six other compatriots as graduates of the 2023 MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) after been trained in professional TV and film…

Information Minister Kunkuyu commends Huawei for bridging digital divide

November 20, 2023

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* At the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of Seeds for the Future program * Which is Huawei’s flagship global corporate social responsibility initiative that was launched in 2008 Maravi Express Minister of Information & Digitalization, Moses Kunkuyu has commended Huawei Technologies Malawi for its continued efforts to propel digital knowledge and digital economy that are key enablers of MW2063 national vision. The Minister was speaking during the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of Seeds for the…