UNIMA CRAFS Empowering Local Farmers Through Digital Innovation
As part of its ongoing field visits to CRAFS-CARP-E grantees across Malawi to appreciate progress, document impact, and showcase how research-based innovations are transforming livelihoods and strengthening local enterprises, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS), through the Community Actionable Research Projects fo...
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Adding Value to Sweet Potatoes, Transforming Lives
On 12 June 2026, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi, through its Community Action Research Projects for Enterprise Development (CARP-E) initiative, visited Tehilah Bakery and Value Addition Centr...
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Mushroom Value Addition: Creating New Opportunities in Zomba through CRAFS CARP-E
As part of the University of Malawi’s commitment to driving innovation, impact, and community transformation, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems -CARP-E programme continues to support enterprises that are turning research-based ideas into practical solutions for local development. ...
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UNIMA Hosts Stakeholder Dialogue on Environmental Sustainability
The University of Malawi (UNIMA), through its Department of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Health Sciences, joined the global commemoration of World Environment Day by hosting a dynamic environmental seminar organized by the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) on 5th June 2026. The event brought together a diverse grou...
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Tanzanian High Commissioner Visits UNIMA, Commends Growth of Kiswahili Teaching
On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, the University of Malawi hosted Her Excellency Agnes Richard Kayola, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Malawi, who paid a courtesy visit to the institution. The meeting focused on the progress the University has made in the teaching of Kiswahili, which has continued to attract growing interest fro...
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UNIMA Student undergo FAM basic refereeing course
29 University of Malawi students pursuing various programmes have received certificates from the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) after completing a one-week basic referee’s course. The ceremony, which took place on 15th May 2026 at the Mwambo Lecture Theatre, was attended by FAM of...
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Researchers to Develop Aflatoxin-Detecting AI-Powered Smartphone System
Researchers from the University of Malawi and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources have partnered to develop a smartphone-based artificial intelligence system capable of detecting aflatoxins in groundnuts in the field, in a move aimed at improving food safety and protecting consumers. The collaborative project, titled...
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SLEG Executive Dean’s Trophy Highlights Sport as Part of Holistic Learning
The School of Law, Economics and Government (SLEG) has emphasised that sports and academic life complement each other, urging students to embrace both as part of holistic development. Executive Dean of the School, Professor Happy Kayuni, said this on the evening of 8th May, 2026, during the prize presentation ceremony for the 4th Executive ...
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UNIMA Hosts Workshop on Disabled Youth Involvement in Climate Action
On 17th and 18th April 2026, the University of Malawi hosted a two-day event organised by the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Clinic, the Disability Rights Clinic and Child Rights Clinic, in partnership with Empower Young Mind under the project Championing Active Participation of Youth and Children with Disabilities in Climate Actio...
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Fashion Department Holds Motivational Talk for Students
As part of preparing students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion and ...
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