CDH Investment Bank extends its transformation MoU with LUANAR from 2023/2025 to 2026/2028

* To support LUANAR’s 3 key strategic initiatives of eco-forestry & tourism development; solar energy infrastructure project and innovation challenge supporting scholarships, intellectual property filing and endowment fund * Invests US$120,000 in the next three years with approximately US$40,000 to be disbursed each year towards under the three strategic initiatives * We are delighted the last MoU we signed provided growth for all parties involved and we trust that our continued partnership with LUANAR will result in greater developments By…

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Lindian Resources rehabilitating Kangankunde Primary School into modern facility at cost of US1 million

* To feature modern classrooms, a sick bay, a nursery section, netball and football facilities and will be fenced with solar-powered security lighting * Construction began in early January and is expected to be completed by March 2026 with Lindian pledging to provide school uniforms, shoes and notebooks to all learners By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Lindian Resoirces Limited, the Australian mining company that is exploring rare earth minerals at Kangankude Mine in Balaka District, is rehabilitating Kangankunde Primary School…

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Finland charity partners Malawi Sports Council to promote sports development in primary and secondary schools

* Programme launched at Goliati in Thyolo whose two schools to benefit through renovations of football, netball, volleyball and basketball fields * As well as providing sports equipment, drilling teachers with physical education skills among other amenities By Victor Singano Jnr. Finish charity organisation, Liike Sports & Development Foundation and Malawi National Council of Sports have entered into a partnership which will see the two institutions working in collaboration in implementing sports programs which are aimed at promoting various…

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MAGLA, Mibawa TV Studios launch secondary school quiz competition

* Introduced having noticed the gap in terms of support that focuses on bringing up education initiatives in schools * The initiative is to ensure learners are able to build self confidence and get equiped with knowledge and skills By Victor Singano Jnr.  The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) — in collaboration with Mibawa TV Studios — have launched private and secondary schools national quiz competition which is aimed at improving quality education through critical thinking, problem solving,…

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Airtel Africa Foundation launches ‘Nzeru Fund’ tech scholarships in Malawi to nurture next generation digital leaders

Airtel Malawi MD Aashish Dutt and MUST Vice-Chancellor Address Malata signing the partnership  * 25 Tech Scholarships to beneficiaries from low-income households, enabling them to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) * The programme directly tackles the financial and skills barriers that prevent young Africans from accessing the digital economy By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Airtel Africa Foundation…

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Born between boxes: The silent struggle of intersex people in Malawi

* The way forward is clear — education, protection, and respect for bodily autonomy. Parents need accurate information, not fear * Communities need open conversations. And government systems — from health to education to civil registration — must recognise intersex people as human beings with rights * Some civil society organisations are beginning to include intersex issues in broader discussions on sexual and reproductive health and rights — however, activists say progress is slow By a correspondent All the…

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CDH Investment Bank invests in innovation and student development initiatives for LUANAR

* Injects US$9,650.27 designated for awarding winners of the Falling Walls Lab competition and supporting the university’s efforts in protecting intellectual property rights for innovative projects * Marks CDHIB’s ongoing partnership with LUANAR, aimed at helping the university achieve its strategic objectives, whose memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two institutions was signed in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and supporting talented students by injecting US$9,650.27 to Lilongwe University…

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‘MACRA’s Letter Writing Competition plays a crucial role in shaping secondary school learners in critical thinking’—Likangala headteacher Carol Mbewe

The top three; overall winner Rheecious Luweya flanked by runner-up Allan Nkhoma (right) and 3rd-placed Favour Kalirani * They are able to research and organise information for effective communication which is the essence of letter writing competition * As Chichiri Secondary School Form 4 student, Rheecious Isaac Luweya is crowned Malawi’s best young letter writer * Of the 54th International Letter Writing Competition under the theme; ‘Imagine you are the ocean — write a letter to someone explaining why…

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Ascent Soccer clocks 10 years impact of nurturing and transforming football talent

* Launches a #10for10 Campaign, which targets to raise US$100,000 to to lay the “foundation for the next decade of supporting Malawi’s under-served talent and promise * Your impact is up to you! Every dollar impacts our five pillars: Soccer, Scholarship, Girls, Green, Grassroots * And, your gift will expand our Green Leadership Academy, grow girls’ pathways, and empower the next generation of changemakers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s most successful football academy, Ascent Soccer, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary…

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MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja profoundly applauds ZBS for going beyond broadcasting to sustain the MSCE Best Performing Girl Award for 18 years

* Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) conceived the MSCE Best Girl Award initiative with the overall goal to encourage and inspire the girl child to perform well academically * To consistently run this initiative for 18 years means promoting the girl child has been at their heart from the inception of the institution, to date By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, has profoundly applauded Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) for going beyond broadcasting to sustain the…

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