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Cambridge Board orders Kamuzu Academy to re-administer some papers IGCSE exams after their leakage in May

August 17, 2023

* The Academy has received exam results but some students have not received and have to re-sit in November * Instead of all the series of Exams 2023 being disqualified, which could have occurred, only specific papers and students were disqualified * It was also possible that the Cambridge Board could have stopped the Academy from being a Cambridge Centre By Victor Singano Jnr Though UK’s Cambridge emailed in confidentially to Kamuzu Academy new examination papers to replace the…

Charity riders for Malawi education initiatives given pomp welcome by Billy Bilsland Cycles on arrival in Glasgow

August 11, 2023

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* We met some inspiring people and have laid some seeds for future collaborations * To support the work that benefits young people and support the growth of cycling in Malawi * Thanks to everyone for their hospitality at the YogaBarn inside Pollok Park for the authentic Malawian cuisine By Duncan Mlanjira The four charity cyclists who embarked on a epic adventure from London to Glasgow last Saturday, have completed their six-day ‘Pedal-with-a-Purpose’ challenge and were welcomed with pomp…

Pedal with a Purpose charity cycle ride expects to raise K30m to support education in Malawi

August 7, 2023

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* The initiative has already raised over K5 million (£4,000) and the riders hope to increase this during the course of their trip * And thus asks wellwishers to donate through their website https://www.thinkmalawi.org/london-to-glasgow-cycle-ride-2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Think Malawi, the charity that has embarked on an epic 500-mile (790km) cycling adventure from London to Glasgow — dubbed Pedal with a Purpose — is expecting to raise about K30 million (£25,000) towards supporting grassroots education initiatives in Malawi. Three member from…

UK cyclists on a 500-mile adventure to raise funds for education projects in Malawi

August 6, 2023

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* I wish the riders the best of luck on their ambitious cycle ride—Malawi High Commissioner to UK, Dr Thomas Bisika * They will ride 80-110 miles per day for six days in order to reach Glasgow on August 10 * In time for the UCI Cycling World Championships which began on Thursday, August 3-13 * Coincidentally, Malawian cyclist Macpherson Mbeya is participating in three disciplines By Duncan Mlanjira Four cyclists of Think Malawi — a UK-registered charity which…

Airtel Malawi, UNICEF empower schools with cutting-edge technology in support of Ministry of Education’s ‘Connect-a-School’ programme

August 1, 2023

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* 5-year project equipping schools with smart TV, tablets and free internet connectivity * 5 online learning sites have been zero-rated * In line with the Ministry’s pursuit of its priority interventions in digitalising education as outlined in the MW2063 * And highlighted in the MW2063 MIP- 1 under Human Capital Development Enabler 5 By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc and UNICEF Malawi have announced a 5-year school connectivity project in support of the Ministry of Education’s ‘Connect-a-School’ programme…

Mpamba adds UNIMA to its payment ecosystem; Partnership to help ease tuition payments

July 27, 2023

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* Mpamba strives to provide seamless payment capabilities to Malawians for their enhanced experience with financial technology * The partnership with UNIMA today is a witness of our growth in the payment ecosystem By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Mpamba Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Malawi’s pioneer mobile network services provider, TNM Plc, has partnered with University of Malawi (UNIMA) to provide convenience in payment of tuition fees for the university’s students. The integration enables parents, guardians, and students to make…

95 graduate from Malawi Relief Fund’s informal vocational training programmes in rural centres

July 13, 2023

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The graduating youths * Through Maone Vocational Training Center, the programme provides opportunities to rural communities who have no formal qualifications * It is aimed to improve the standards of technical, entrepreneurial and vocational education and training * This is done in order for youths to gain skills to progress into the world of work as part of job creation By Duncan Mlanjira Done in collaboration with government institution, Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) —…

Ascent Soccer partners Unicaf University

July 11, 2023

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* To facilitate access to Unicaf University’s nationally and internationally accredited degree programmes for Ascent Soccer players * Who are now eligible for enrollment into Unicaf University’s unique online and blended degree programmes after they complete secondary school By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only full-time residential football academy, Ascent Soccer, has partnered Unicaf University, one of the leading higher education providers across Africa. The partnership aims to facilitate access to Unicaf University’s nationally and internationally accredited degree programmes for Ascent…

CDH Investment Bank supports LUANAR Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards with K10m

July 6, 2023

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* We are committed to supporting innovation which is instrumental to adapting and thriving in all aspects of business or life * An investment in innovation will develop the nation as the initiatives contribute positively to the overall growth By Fazilla Tembo CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has contributed K10 millon towards the 2023 Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards run by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). The support is part of the K28.9 million package that is earmarked…

MUST ranked best university in Malawi and 29th in Sub-Saharan Africa

July 4, 2023

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The beautiful and magnificent MUST Campus at Goliati * This is a motivation and inspirational in just nine years since it opened its doors and has already gained a reputation * For impacting Malawi’s education in teaching, research and social benefits By Duncan Mlanjira & Victor Singano Jnr Times Higher Education, the Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, has rated Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) as 29th best university in Sub-Saharan Africa in its inaugural 2023 rankings — thus…