Dr. Cecilia Maliwichi-Nyirenda has emphasized the critical role of research in strengthening Malawi’s infrastructure and socio-economic systems. Speaking at the 2025 National Research Dissemination Conference, she urged researchers to translate their findings into tangible innovations that support the Malawi 2063 development agenda.
A LUANAR student has called on the Malawi Government to introduce tax incentives for agribusinesses, citing taxes as a major barrier to smallholder farmers and young entrepreneurs. Speaking at the National Research Dissemination Conference in Lilongwe, he argued that tax holidays could boost investment and profitability in the sector, aligning with Malawi 2063 goals.
Minister of Higher Education and Innovation, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, has called on researchers to take a frontline role in tackling pressing issues such as climate change, disease, and economic hardships. Speaking at the fifth National Research Dissemination Conference in Lilongwe, Kabwila stressed that research must go beyond academic journals to transform the lives of ordinary Malawians.
The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is reviewing its strategic plan to align with emerging priorities under Malawi 2063, in a bid to strengthen innovation, research governance, and commercialization of local innovations.
A 23-year-old Malawian graduate, Staff Nyoni, has developed a digital learning app called Blind Classroom to support visually impaired learners. The app, which includes screen-readers, AI-powered voice learning, and magnification tools, is already improving performance in two pilot schools.
Vendors at Tsangano Market in Ntcheu have hailed a biogas project for contributing to the improvement of waste management and sanitation at the market.
Secretary to the Treasury (ST) Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has expressed Malawi Government’s commitment to providing continued financing for research, science, technology and innovation in an effort to achieve import substitution and wealth creation.
Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima has called upon researchers to come up with innovative solutions to solve the humanitarian crisis through modelling climate change and its impacts.
