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New Publication: Scholars Explore BBC’s Influence on African Broadcasting

The University of Malawi continues to cement its position as a prime center of research. The evidence of this comes from the publications that emerge from scholars at the institution from time to time. One of the most recent publications is an edited book volume, The BBCs Legacy in Africa, published by Routledge in July, 2025. The team of editor...

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CRAFS UNIMA’s FiT-Hub launches first training for Agri-Food Start-up Incubatees

On 29th July 2025, the UNIMA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, officially opened a one-week training workshop for the Food Innovation and Technology Hub (FiT-Hub) under the Center for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi. The first cohort of FiT-Hub incubatees, comprising 24 participants, is ...

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UNIMA applauded for SAVE complex construction progress

The University of Malawi recently hosted officials from the National Steering Committee for the Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE), which comprises both government and non-governmental representatives. The team visited UNIMA on 23rd July 2025 and was led by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, Mrs Chikondano Mus...

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ARESRO trains fieldwork research assistants

The Africa Resilience in Education Systems Research Observatory (ARESRO) conducted a two-day training workshop for fieldwork research assistants from 16th to 17th July, 2025, at Gmalina Court in Liwonde. The training marked a crucial preparatory step for the upcoming formative phase of the ARESRO project, which is being implemented in collaborat...

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UNIMA SAVE Team Leader encourages students at Utale CDSS

On 20th June 2025, Utale Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Balaka held a vibrant send-off Ceremony with Dr. Jonas Mwatseteza, Team Leader for the University of Malawi’s Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) Project, who is also Chairperson of the CDSS’s Board of Governors, as the Guest of Honour. ...

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Breaking the Cycle of Early Marriages: UNIMA Inspires Namitembo CDSS Learners

On Saturday, 28th June 2025, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) hosted students from Namitembo Community Day Secondary School (CDSS), a school located in Chingale, Zomba. The group, comprising Form Three and Form Four students, was accompanied by their teachers, Mr. Louden Hussein and Fr. Hermes Malata. ...

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ACB appreciates UNIMA IIC Drive

The University of Malawi Institutional Integrity Committee (IIC) hosted officials from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on 27th June 2025 at the University Office Boardroom. The UNIMA team was led by the Chairperson of the UNIMA IIC, Dr. Samson McJessie-Mbewe. The purpose of the meeting was to allow the ACB to conduct a compli...

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UNIMA and NBS Bank Sign MoU to Enhance Workplace Banking Services

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malawi, Professor Samson Sajidu, has today, 18th June 2025, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNIMA and NBS Bank. This agreement aims to enhance the welfare of UNIMA staff by providing improved workplace banking services through NBS Bank. The signing ceremony...

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CSR and CERT Collaboration: Measuring the Impact of School Feeding Programmes

The Centre for Social Research (CSR) and the Centre for Educational Research and Training (CERT), both based at the University of Malawi, are currently collaborating with the Centre for Global Development (CGD) on the Impact Evaluation of the Tsogolo La Thanzi (TSOLATA) II School Feeding Programme in Malawi. TSOLATA II is bein...

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UNIMA Friends of Mchinji Motivates Students at Takondwa CDSS

On 13th June 2025, University of Malawi (UNIMA) Friends of Mchinji, both continuing students and alumni chapters, held a motivational event at Takondwa Community Day Secondary School (CDSS). The school is located deep in the rural area of Traditional Authority Kapondo. It was revealed that the visit by UNIMA Friends of Mchinji...

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