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MUST pre-launches first student-led technology company eCast to be affiliated to its Industrial & Research Park

December 17, 2021

Modeled after MUST Silicon Valley of the US * MUST Silicon Valley program seeks to develop a well-designed and structured initiative * That utilizes existing innovative ideas to industrialize and contribute to Malawi’s GDP * This will subsequently foresee MUST building a tech city that will be the hub of innovations * The partnership with eCast aims to spur digital advancement and to digitize information sharing and availability By Duncan Mlanjira To support the realization of the MW2063, Malawi…

83,835 PLCE candidates selected to start Form 1 in various secondary schools

December 17, 2021

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A MANEB-administered exam in progress Maravi Express From the 226,809 candidates who passed the 2021 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PLCE) examinations, 83,835 have been selected to start Form 1 in various secondary schools of the country. All students who have been selected to start Form 1 are requested to report to the secondary school on Monday, January 4, 2022,” says the statement from Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) — co-signed by Secretary for Education, Chikondano Mussa and…

FDH Bank Plc accelerates tree conservation initiative by partnering with Mary’s Meals school feeding programme

December 16, 2021

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FDH Bank‘s Chipezeani (left) presents the symbolic tree seedling to Khonje By Victor Singano Jnr. In its commitment to help in the fight against climate change, FDH Bank Plc has partnered with Mary’s Meals — the school feeding programme across the country — by donating 10,000 tree seedlings to inculcate tree conservation culture on young learners. At the presentation ceremony on Tuesday at St. Pius Girls Primary School in Blantyre, Mary’s Meals Country Director, Angella Khonje applauded FDH for…

MUST set to introduce short courses it offers into two degree programs

December 15, 2021

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* As it graduates 2nd cohort of certificate for Open Distance eLearning * From the 162 ODeL short course graduates, 68 are females with 84 males By Duncan Mlanjira At the graduation of 162 students who successfully passed their certificates in the short courses of Open Distance eLearning (ODeL), Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) intends to expand by offering two degree programs in 2022 — BSc. in Sciences Education and BA in Language, Communication & Culture. This…

US and Malawi governments identify contractors ready to roll out construction of 38 rural secondary schools across 9 districts

December 13, 2021

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A potential layout for a new US-donated SEED rural community day secondary school * A US$90 million partnership to improve education and health outcomes for the country’s youths * Once operational, the schools will expand education access for over 9,000 youth based in rural areas * 96 new classrooms in 30 urban schools in the cities of Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu were already handed over By Duncan Mlanjira The United States Government’s partnership with Malawi — under the Secondary…

FDH Holdings Plc engages with final year MUBAS students in presentations of real-time business plans

December 9, 2021

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Student Favour Umar making her presentation on behalf of Clean Energy of Enterprise * The students formed nine real time companies and formulated business concepts * They pitched their business ideas to a panel of 7 executive management of FDH Holdings * 5 companies were identified for further nurturing and assessment before being funded upon their graduation By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Holdings Plc dared recent graduates of Malawi University of Business & Applied Sciences (MUBAS), formerly the Polytechnic of Malawi, to…

Volunteer teaching ICT skills for Mpemba Reformatory Centre as they await Govt to provide one;

December 6, 2021

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The centre also has a volunteer chaplain, Rev. Patrick Mapundula * As Blantyre Round Tablers honour their traditional Christmas visit to donate various items By Duncan Mlanjira As Mpemba Reformatory Centre awaits the allocation of a full time information & communication technology (ICT) teacher for the computer lab that Blantyre Round Table No. 20 provided in April this year, management has managed to acquire services of a volunteer teacher. This was disclosed by the Centre’s Principal, Mike Maulidi in…

Kamuzu Academy continues to gloriously shine 40 years since its establishment

November 21, 2021

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* President Chakwera joins the 40th Anniversary celebration in recognition of late Kamuzu’s legacy more lasting than bronze * Kamuzu Academy has produced human resource that is crucial to the development of the country By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only grammar school, the Kamuzu Academy celebrates its 40th Anniversary today, November 21 — the day Founder and former President of the Republic of Malawi, late Ngwazi Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda opened its doors in 1981. Founder’s Day is annually celebrated…

Senior Chief Malemia, students implore on Govt to seriously rehabilitate Nsanje Secondary School structures; As MACRA donates computer lab to commemorate World Post Day

November 13, 2021

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Senior Chief Malemia * They were joined by Nsanje West MP Mtiza, Councillor Makiyi and school’s headteacher * School’s security is heavily compromised as it is not fenced and is always invaded by thieves * At the same students are disturbed through passing motorcycle taxi operators and pedestrians and goats and cattle * MACRA gift included the settlement of a water bill the school had that was in excess of K4.8 million By Duncan Mlanjira Senior Chief Malemia has…

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

November 8, 2021

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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,…