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Health research and dissemination of its results key towards behavioral change, clinical practice and further research—KUHes

September 11, 2025

Mac Mallewa flanked by Associate Prof. Benjamin Kumwenda (left) and Dr. Tonney Nyirenda * As KUHeS is set to host its 4th Research Dissemination Conference (RDC) be held at Amaryllis Hotel from October 1-3 * Under the theme; Multidisciplinary health research and innovation: Key to economic development By Duncan Mlanjira Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is set to host its 4th Research Dissemination Conference (RDC) with the message that health research and dissemination of its results are key towards…

Illovo invests K30m worth of computers to Catholic University to enhance research capabilities and digital literacy

August 31, 2025

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* By investing in higher education, Illovo is contributing to the development of a skilled workforce and supporting Malawi’s long-term socio-economic growth * The initiative is also in honour of CUNIMA Vice-Chancellor, late Prof. Ngeyi Kanyongolo, who had made the appeal for support prior to her passing Maravi Express Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has invested 10 high performance computers valued at K30 million to the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) to boost the institution’s ICT capabilities to enhance research…

Five MUST students develop self-assessment AI digital App as an awareness tool to warning signs of cancer

August 30, 2025

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* Recognised with Most Innovative Project Award by MUST’s Cultural & Research Innovation Festival * 4th-year students — two studying Computer Systems & Security and the three doing Business Information Technology By Duncan Mlanjira Five Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) have been honoured with the Most Innovative Project Award for developing self-assessment artificial intelligence (AI) digital App as an awareness tool to warning signs of cancer — named Brave Rose. They pitched up their innovation during MUST’s…

Chakwera calls for investment in education to drive Malawi’s future

August 29, 2025

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* True national progress is not only measured by how far vehicles can travel, but also by how far minds can think. Good roads connect places, but good minds connect ideas * Investment in education, research, innovation and skills training is key to unlocking Malawi’s potential and preparing the youth for a competitive future * As UNICEF-Malawi reports that 87% of 10-year-olds in the country cannot read or comprehend a simple text following high pupil-to-teacher ratio in rural areas…

Violence against children remains a pressing issue in Malawi—UNICEF

August 29, 2025

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* Over 148,664 cases of children having experienced violence, exploitation, abuse and/or neglec were reported in 19 districts in 2024 * High rates of violence and exploitation were reported across the country in 2024, and the social service workforce continues to be overstretched * Economic pressures have led to increased incidences of child labour, particularly in rural areas, where children are often engaged in agriculture or informal sectors By Duncan Mlanjira Violence against children remains a pressing issue in…

87% of 10-year-olds in Malawi cannot read or comprehend a simple text—UNICEF

August 28, 2025

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* The high pupil-to-teacher ratio in rural areas — 120 pupils for every one teacher — resulted in overcrowded classrooms and insufficient teaching materials, negatively impacting the quality of education By Duncan Mlanjira In its report on the situation of children in Malawi in 2024, published on the UNICEF Malawi website, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-Malawi, finds out that 87% of 10-year-olds in the country cannot read or comprehend a simple text. Quoting Malawi Partnership Compact April 2024…

KUHeS significantly contributing towards Malawi’s development of sound health care system

August 28, 2025

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* Developed Changu, an innovation created jointly by KUHeS students and scientists from the University of Australia for rapid diagnosis of syphilis — been instrumental in preventing children from being born with the disease * Developed rapid malaria tests being used in rural settings to improve patient outcomes where resources are limited * Reintroduced electronic disease surveillance tools in Blantyre health facilities, which has enabled timely reporting of cholera cases * As graduates 193 students in Blantyre marking the…

MACRA amplifying child online protection by engaging school teachers as trainer of trainers

August 21, 2025

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* Young minds in schools are now conversant with computer and smartphone usage — thus they are very vulnerable to online threats * The trainer of trainers workshop in Blantyre covered topics such as ‘school rules & child online protection’, ‘online safety’ and ‘data protection’ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is enhancing cybersecurity by training school teachers to be trainers of child online protection, taking cognizance that the young minds in schools are now conversant with…

Ashraful Aid International strengthens partnership with orphanage Courageous Kids Foundation

August 13, 2025

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* Donates two bales of blankets to the Mpemba-based orphanage to alleviate the children’s home from persistent chilly weather * Going forward, Courageous Kids Foundation to be considered in Ashraful Aid’s various humanitarian projects By Duncan Mlanjira Humanitarian organisation, Ashraful Aid International, has strengthened its partnership with Mpemba-based orphanage, Courageous Kids Foundation to be considered in its various of projects. The assurance was made today at Ashraful Aid offices at Yiannakis in Limbe where the international humanitarian organisation had…

MACRA joining forces with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals

August 12, 2025

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The ICT students that MACRA is reaching out at MUST * Launches cyber drills through which university staff and students will be better prepared to effectively handle real-world cybersecurity threats * In order to build a competent and cyber-resilient generation ready to defend the nation’s digital assets as they transition into the workforce By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is partnering with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals by launching cyber drills, through which staff and students…