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8 of 16 graduate in 4th cohort of African Drone and Data Academy include foreign nationals

November 8, 2021

The 4th cohort of graduates By Duncan Mlanjira After the success execution of three classes of the African Drone and Data Academy through Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) through training Malawian youth, the 4th cohort included 8 foreign nationals from the 16 that graduated last week. They were from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Eswatini joining the 8 Malawian youths that were equipped with knowledge and skills on various aspects of drone operations — including its manufacturing,…

Muslims asked to develop serious interest in education

October 20, 2021

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The call was made during the annual Ziyara Parade.—File picture By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza, Contributor During the celebrations of the birth of Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullar in Blantyre, deputy presidential advisor on religious affairs, Hashim Abbas asked Muslims in the country to develop an interest in education if their faith is to be preserved and practiced according to the Quran and prophetic tradition. Abbas, who was the guest of honour during the annual Ziyara Parade, asked Muslims to send…

MUST students win first prize in Southern African cybersecurity challenge

October 15, 2021

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Tionge Mughogho, we have a feeling of pride for both our university and Malawi * The competition aims to offer students a better understanding of the policy challenges associated with cybercrime * The win is actually a bonus as they joined the competition initially to expose the students to regional and global cyber security challenges * And build their confidence and expertise in the field—Allan Chongwe, lecturer and coach * Personally, I have been inspired to undertake more challenges…

NCHE accredits Catholic University’s Bachelor of Law programme

October 11, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira After satisfying all requirements through assessments that took place from May 2021, the National Council for Higher Learning (NCHE) has finally accredited Catholic University of Malawi’s Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme. A circular issued on October 6 signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Rev George Buleya says through their quest to offer quality, holistic and relevant education, the University started a Bachelor of Laws programme in 2013. And ever since its introduction, they were working with relevant stakeholders,…

ILO partners with Malawi Teachers Union to eliminate child labour through school improvements

October 2, 2021

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* Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands at more than MK150 million (US$185,000) * The project aims at accelerating the elimination of child labour in global supply chains in Africa * CoVID-19 has contributed to rising rates of school dropouts, including because of the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic By Duncan Mlanjira The International Labour Organization (ILO) has entered into a partnership with Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) to accelerate the fight against child labour…

16 graduate in third cohort of African Drone and Data Academy through MUST

September 18, 2021

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Explaining a drone design by the graduands targeted for farmers * The training is being carried out in 23 African countries through partnership with UNICEF and US-based universities * The next cohort in a few weeks time shall involve 10 youths, five from Malawi and the others foreign * The African Union has taken African Drone and Data Academy as an excellent initiative in its 2063 Agenda * The Malawi2063 also has technology enhancement as one of its pillars…

Mary’s Meals feeds 30% of over 1m Malawian learners; As it reaches milestone of serving more than 2m children in 19 countries

September 9, 2021

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Proud Founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow with some of beneficiary kids * More than 335,143 children served in Zambia; 125,414 in Kenya and 144,208 in Liberia * Mary Meal’s founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow to attend virtual celebratory event to be held in Kenya * It will be broadcast at 8pm CAT and open to all through: marysmeals.org/2-million * “When we set out on this path nearly 30 years ago we were overwhelmed by people’s goodness in donating” By Duncan Mlanjira International school…

Ministry of Education presents grants to 50 post graduate researchers

August 30, 2021

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Wirima, Deputy Minister of Education By Blessings Kaunda, MANA Deputy Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima on Friday presented K5000,000 research grants each to 50 post graduate students in public universities to support their research. Speaking during the presentation at Mzuzu University, Open Distance Learning Campus, Wirima said research is important for the development of the country. “You will be aware that for most of the things we have or see today to happen, including policies, some sort of…

MUST, TEVETA partner to advance MW2063 industrialisation agenda by identifying and training innovations that can be commercialized

August 20, 2021

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Done deal; NPC Director General Thomas Munthali (2nd right) witnessed the signing of the MoU * Already, the institution’s design lab is training young innovators from various communities * One innovation can trigger off power from an ESCOM transformer if one pole falls off during a rainstorm * The transformer then cuts off power from buildings in a bid to avoid fire through electrical ripple effects * Another from Kasungu innovated a portable electrical powered water dispenser without touching…

Mother groups, traditional leaders vow to retain girls in school in Likoma District; As Thyolo eyes to end child marriages

August 8, 2021

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The girl child needs to be protected by staying in school By Leonard Masauli & Kiran Ntapasha, MANA Mother groups and traditional leaders in Likoma District have vowed to impress on girls who dropped out of school due to pregnancies and teen marriages to go back and pursue their academic dreams. Most of these school girls are staying idle at their homes and a member of the Island’s mother group, Veronica Mzenda said efforts and strategies have been put…