MUST graduates 13 students in Vice-Chancellor’s Junior Engineers Academy

* Focuses on inspiring primary and secondary school young boys and girls * To science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) innovations at an early stage in their lives By Victor Singano Jnr Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has awarded certificates to 13 primary and secondary school students who successfully graduated in the second cohort of the Vice-Chancellor’s Junior Engineers Academy at the University. The program, which is organized by the African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) at…

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Mangochi residents’ taps to start flowing on Monday with water drawn from SRWB’s Nkhudzi Bay pumping station

* The pumping station is set to supply over 92,000 households, which is a huge number of people that will benefit * For a long time, people have raised concerns that water from Lake Malawi has been underutilised * And it’s even ironic that people of Mangochi have not had access to clean potable water yet they are surrounded by a huge mass of water By Duncan Mlanjira The massive water project that Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) was…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi invests over K635m in development projects for communities around Dwangwa Estate

* Dwangwa Estate CSR activities focused on five key areas: education, potable water, food security, health, and afforestation * The company aims to contribute to the overall development and well-being of the communities surrounding its operations * The community members also had the opportunity to express the impact these projects have had By Duncan Mlanjira Through various corporate social responsibility (CSR), projects, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has so far invested K635.4 million in development projects the company carried out…

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Project Innovation Center introduces revolutionary online market platform expanding opportunities for traders and businesses

* It presents a remarkable opportunity for sellers to exhibit their merchandise within a dedicated online room * Complete with images and product details and price — providing an immersive shopping experience for customers By Duncan Mlanjira Project Innovation Center (PIC), a pioneering institution committed to fostering innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development within Malawi and the broader global community, has introduced a  revolutionary online market platform set to expand opportunities for traders and businesses in Malawi. Dubbed ‘All…

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ACB assures HRDC of continued investigations of plunder of resources for Mombera University

The current stage at which Mombera University is at * The ACB first sent the complaints to the Auditor General as a referral action to institute an investigative audit * However, the Bureau will not continue to conduct further investigations on the refurbishment of Mzuzu University library By Duncan Mlanjira The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has notified Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) that it is continuing with investigations which the civil society organisation raised as whistleblower on allegations of plunder…

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Govt, ILO applauds Standard Bank for enhancing education in Mulanje

Standard Bank Branch Manager for Limbe Dyson Mmina poses with two of beneficiary learners * Invests K10.2 million worth of educational materials to the Limbuli Education Zone * Using proceeds raised from this year’s Standard Bank Be More Race that took place in June By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s Ministry of Education, together with the International Labour Organisation, have commended Standard Bank Plc for enhancing education and contributing towards eradication of child labour in Mulanje District. The stakeholders were speaking…

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JIBS Security partners Senior Golfers Society to honour Prof. Francis Moto’s 70th birthday through golf tourney at Gymkhana

* Prof. Moto wished that his birthday at 70 years be celebrated through a golf tournament * And as Senior Golfers Society, we encourage such celebrations — hence the reason for this special tournament By Duncan Mlanjira Retired University of Malawi senior lecturer, Prof. Francis Moto turns 70 and to celebrate his remarkable birthday with honour, Senior Golfers Society of Malawi has organised a special tournament at Gymkhana Club in Zomba on Saturday — sponsored by Jibs Security. Prof….

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Bon Kalindo, Redson Munlo and company denied permission to demonstrate tomorrow for resignation of President Chakwera

* The Council called for a meeting to address concerns from Malawi Police Service * And see if an amendment could be met to the demonstrations under Section 99 of the same Police Act * But Kalindo and Munlo made it clear that discussions are not possible and the meeting should not proceed By Duncan Mlanjira Bon Kalindo, Redson Munlo and others as leaders of concerned citizens calling themselves Malawi First, have been denied permission by Lilongwe District Council…

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MP Abida Mia awards PSLCE best performers

Mkumbira (in green) and Mwanima scored 6 A’s * Two of the students Golden Mkumbira and Paul Mwanima scored A’s in all the six subjects they sat for Mkumbira got selected to Blantyre Secondary School while Mwanima to Nkhata Bay By Leah Malimbasa, MANA Minister of Water and Sanitation, Abida Mia on Monday awarded 24 best performers from Chikwawa Nkombedzi Constituency with cash and learning materials for their outstanding performance in the 2023 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE)…

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Chakwera calls on Malawians to resist corruption

* The vice has affected many Malawians who wish to seek for good public amenities * We should all emulate Dr Napoleon Dzombe, who is contributing a lot to the development of the country * By establishing a hotel which is a source of employment and improving people’s lives By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has called on Malawians to join hands and resist corruption to help spearhead development in the country. Chakwera made the call on Monday,…

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