24th Luc’s Library commissioned at Chimwankhunda Primary School

* Stocked with 1,500 of reading books sorted according to the reading levels of the children * The Luc’s Library initiative is reaching out to over 57,000 children in Blantyre and beyond * Done in collaboration with various donors for Jacaranda Foundation outreach programs By Duncan Mlanjira Four months after opening the 23rd Luc’s Library at Namiwawa Primary School in Blantyre, Jacaranda School of Orphans executive director, Luc Deschamps has added another notch of inculcating the reading culture amongst…

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Rotaract Club in fundraising drive to construct library for Ndirande Primary School

Khumbo Mhone is inducted as president of the club * Targets to raise over K14 million for an eco-friendly library and they have just managed to raise K3 million By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Blantyre-based youth service organization, Rotaract Club — which provides fellowship and professional development as well as undertaking community projects in a bid to improve the society — held induction dinner on Sunday which was also organised to raise funds for the construction of a library…

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ESCOM scholarship awards reaping fruits; Next cohort of 19 engineering students at MUBAS and MUST receive K8m

ESCOM’s CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda presenting the scholarship * The assistance will go a long way in bridging the existing gap of female and male engineers in the country * Since the introduction of the program in 2017, there has been a tremendous increment in number of female engineering students * We have a lot of capable female students in the country, who can make it as great engineers By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In its commitment to empower girl…

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Young Achievers Development honours founder of Courageous Kids Foundation in Chilobwe with ‘Award of Excellence’

Courageous Msasa (right) receives the award she rightly deserves * The recognition will play a bigger role as it will give her much energy to continue taking care of the children * I will take this miniature to my children and encourage them to continue having hope that there is light ahead * The award are meant to encourage Malawians to learn to appreciate and celebrate people while they are alive By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent During its inaugural…

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MUST graduates 450 students its 3rd Congregation

* The country needs to have well educated, knowledgeable, skillful and innovative citizens * Who can add value to the development of the country in pursuit of MW2063 Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) on Wednesday June 29, graduated a total of 450 successful students during it’s 3rd Congregation since its establishment. The colourful graduation ceremony which took place in the University’s Main Auditorium saw the best students graduating in Degrees, Diploma’s as well…

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UNIMA product Kumilonje Dzabala-Gernhardt lauded by her employer German neobank N26 as an inspiration to Malawian students

* Kumi’s story can serve as an inspiration to current students and citizens of Malawi * Your country has actively shaped the life and career of Kumi and so many other individuals * Kumi’s career has taken many twists and turns — from a career in journalism to the technical delivery manager at N26 By Duncan Mlanjira Very few Malawians know of Kumilonje Gernhardt — née Dzabala — who is currently the junior technical delivery manager for German neobank…

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CDH Investment Bank donates fuel wood to Courageous Kids Foundation in Chilobwe that takes care of 70 street-rescued kids

The tree logs that CDH Investment Bank donated received by the happy kids * We learnt that Courgaeous Kids does not have solid sponsors and spends about K8,000 a day to procure firewood * Of late, the Foundation has been struggling to afford firewood and at times kids are left without food * We hope our activity shall encourage other well-wishers to come forward and help these youths * Who are positively contributing towards the good of the nation…

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KUHeS raises over K8m for financially disadvantaged students

* The students-led initiative targets to raise a total of K26 million throughout the planned activities over the year * We would like to support at least 80 students with accommodation and 10 students with upkeep and tuition fees By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza, Correspondent  Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) has realised over PK8.0 million from the corporate world and well wishers in a fundraising event organised in Blantyre to raise funds for the underprivileged students. The university is…

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Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise appointed as UNIMA deputy Vice-Chancellor

* Expected to support the new exciting chapter of the re-established University of Malawi under VC Prof. Sajidu * He played a huge role in the process towards the delinking of the University of Malawi * He has international academic experience as a visiting lecturer at the Universities of Pretoria and Western Cape (RSA) * As well as an external examiner at the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape Town By Duncan Mlanjira After a…

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MUST, MIM sign Academic Cooperation MoU to enhance delivery of quality education services

Sikelo Phiri and Prof Address Malata after signing the agreement  * The two institutions will focus on sharing ideas on three crucial areas * Such as teaching, research as well as advisory services and consultancies * With the aim of enhancing their educational programs to be in line with the MW2063 agenda By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Academic…

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