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29/06/2024

Mangochi Police yesterday arrested three Mozambican nationals for being found in possession of five pieces of elephant ivory at Namwera Trading Centre.

The suspects have been identified as Shoriano Juwao Bizwick, 31, Nelson Bala, 36, and Ziti Rajabu, 34, all from Nyerere village, Mandimba district in Mozambique.

Mangochi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi says detectives from Namwera received a tip-off from the community that five Mozambicans were offering pieces of elephant ivory for sale at the mentioned site.

"In collaboration with the Wildlife Crime Investigation Unit, the officers rushed to the scene and arrested the three suspects, who were found with five pieces of elephant ivory weighing 12 kg. The ivory was wrapped in a sack and carried on their motorcycle. However, the other two suspects managed to escape", said Daudi.

She further says investigations are underway to apprehend the fugitive suspects and the trio is expected to appear in court next week to face charges of illegal possession of specimen of listed species without a license, contrary to section 110(b) of the National Parks and Wildlife Act.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

24/06/2024

Daeyang Police Unit under Kanengo Police Station in Lilongwe, has arrested a 25-year-old man, Chosadziwa Charly over breaking and theft.

Charly was arrested over the weekend, when he was found possessing assorted cellphones which he failed to account for and following this, police arrested him and seized 12 cellphones including five smartphones from him.

Kanengo Police Station Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Linly Mwale says, Charly revealled to have stolen the items at Dowa Secondary School after breaking into houses belonging to students adding that this was the second time for him to do so.

Meanwhile, the suspect will be referred to Mponela Police Station under whose jurisdiction the secondary school is.

He comes from Kadoko Village, Traditional Authority Mponela in Dowa.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

21/06/2024

Ministry of Education says it's working partnership with the National Construction Industry Council of Malawi (NCIC) will see the ministry having quality and sustainable infrastructure safe for learners.

Secretary for Education Dr Mangani Chilala Katundu made the remarks on Wednesday at ministry's headquarters in Lilongwe during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Education and NCIC.

The MoU will see NCIC building the capacity of local artisans engaged in the ongoing construction of 10900 classroom blocks under the Malawi Education Reform Programme (MERP) to ensure they come up will qualify infrastructure.

Dr Katundu said the trainings will produce artisans whose skills will be utilised in other self-help projects under Ministry of Education and projects in other equally important sectors such as health.

"The purpose of this collaboration with NCIC is quality, Ministry of Education has standards, standards of what constitutes
a safe and appropriate classroom and NCIC will provide us with the necessary support and it will go beyond this project. We will be working with them in other projects," he said.

Dr Katundu added that the partnership will also enable NCIC conduct spot checks on projects under the ministry and bring to book contractors whose works will be of substandard.

On MERP project whose classes will accommodate almost 700,000 learners across the country, Dr Katundu said
once completed, it will provide learners with good learning environment free from harsh conditions.

In his remarks NCIC Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Gerald Khonje said their trainings will impart both soft and hard skills, ranging from contract management, procurement of materials to actual construction, to the local artisans to ensure they construct buildings that can stand the test of time.

He said their capacity building will hasten the construction and ensure MERP project is completed before it's deadline.

"As a council we are developing an accelerated infrastructure delivery system so that we eliminate bottlenecks and challenges that are encountered in delivery of infrastructure in the country," he stressed.

He said they will ensure that quality construction materials are available in trading centres where constructions are taking place to ensure easy accessibility for them.

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera launched MERP project in February this year. The project apart from constructing 10900 classrooms will also construct 1000 washrooms in primary schools across 34 education districts in the country.

Funded by Malawi government, World Bank and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) the project was supposed to be completed by June 2025. However with the collaboration between Ministry of Education and NCIC, the project will be accelerated and will be completed by December this year.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

19/06/2024

The Khulubvi Cultural Festival for this year has been postponed to a later date yet to be announced in honoring the mourning period for the state Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima who died on a plane crash in the forest of Chikangawa with eight others.

This year’s event was expected to run from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th June at Prison Ground in Nsanje district with music bands including the famous Lucky Stars and comedians Antonyo and Alufisha expected to spice up the stage on the day.

Khulubvi Arts and Cutural Festival Coordinator, Eric Tilinta says after the burial of the remains of Dr Saulos Chilima a decision will be made on the new date but all preparations for the event are progressing well despite moving slowly amidst funeral activity in the country.

He added that all critical issues have already been done including booking of equipment to be used as well as artists to perform on the day before revealing that training of cultural troupes as ex*****ons and getting people to bring the remaining resources.

“we are progressing well but with the funeral we have slowed down considering that also is in the last weekend of mourning period which is tricky, so far almost everything is in place what is remaining is ex*****on and getting people to bring the remaining including food stuff and there will be no cancellation but then a decision will be made after the burial”, said Tilinta.

On the other hand, the Sena staged comedians, Antonyo and Alufisha have given a green light as they ready to entertain people on the day and have mobilized everyone to come in large numbers on the day to appreciate the cultural heritage whereby they will enjoy different dances as well as food.

“we are geared and set to entertain people on the day, we are asking Malawians to come in large numbers to appreciate our activities as they will be entertained through music, dances food as well as different tourist attracting sites in the twin districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje”, said one of the comedians.

On the day people will be given an opportunity to visit tourist attracting centers such as Majete game reserves, Lengwe National park and Ndidi Marsh just to mention a few.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

15/06/2024

Saulos Klaus Chilima

15/06/2024

Police in Mangochi have arrested four people for giving false information in an attempt to register their names at Mwansa Ward, which is not their jurisdiction.

Mangochi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi says the incident occurred yesterday, at St. Augustine 2 Primary School within Ntagaluka area in the district and identified them as Amina Wilson, 37, Christina John, 40, Esnart Rashid, 48, and Morris Asima, 51.

Daudi further says the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is conducting a registration exercise for the By-elections for Mwansa Ward Councillor at the site and the four went to the said centre in an attempt to register their names despite being ineligible. Upon being quizzed by Political Party Monitors, it was discovered that all suspects were not from the said area, prompting the monitors to report the incident to the police, leading to their instant arrest.

She added that the quartet have each been charged with attempting to obtain registration by giving false information contrary to section 115(a)(i) as read with section 3(c) of the President, Parliamentary, and Local Government Elections Act, and giving false information to a public officer contrary to section 122 of the Penal Code.

"The four already appeared before court, where each pleaded not guilty to both charges. In the meantime, the case has been adjourned to June 20, 2024, and the four have been remanded at Mangochi Prison", added Daudi.

According to Daudi, Wilson hails from Chipalamawamba village, Traditional Authority Mapira in Mangochi, while the other three come from M'baluku village, Traditional Authority Chowe in the same district.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

13/06/2024

Our condolences to the entire nation in this hard life.

11/06/2024

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CRHR) has challenged journalists in Chikwawa to strive for independency and professionalism a head of the 2025 general elections.

Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation Programs Officer Maxwell Mapopa Mvula made the sentiments yesterday after a one-day long training with Journalists at Vasco Milinyu Lodge briefing them on Enhancing Participation of public on general elections and briefing them on new electoral laws.

Mvula added that there is a high expectation that information will be disseminated on reducing voter apathy before pledging for collaboration for a successful election.

Meanwhile Shire Valley Media Club President Macmillan Mozeyo commended the training as it is an eye opener on how elections will be handled including the new electoral laws and urged his counterparts to play a crucial role in disseminating information by reporting factual what is on the ground.

He added that journalists should not be tempted to cause violence in exchange of money instead commit themselves to their professional.

CRHR is implementing the 100 million Kwacha project in fifteen districts including Chikwawa with a support from United Nations Development Fund (UNDP).

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

11/06/2024

Chipani cha UTM chati ndichokhudzika ndi kuchepa kwa anthu othandizira kusaka ndege yomwe adakwera wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri wa dziko lino yomwe yasowa dzulo ku mmawa.

Mneneri wa chipanichi a Felix Njawala wauza msonkhano wa atolankhani ku Lilongwe kuti akadakonda boma likadawonjezera anthu ena ku ntchitoyi kuti iyende msanga.

Komabe iwo ati chipani chawo chikutengaso gawo pothandiza kusakaku pomwe akwanitsa kupeza kanema wina yemwe akuwonetsa ndege zonse zomwe zalowa ndikutuluka mdziko muno koma ndege yomwe idakwera a Chilima palibepo.

Iwo awonjezeraso kunena kuti apeza ndege ina yomwe ikuthandizira ntchitoyi ndipo akatswiri ena kuchoka kunja kwa dziko lino akubwera adzathandizire ntchitoyi.

A Njawala apempha anthu onse kuti agwirane manja pothandizira ntchito yosaka ndegeyi momwe muli wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri wa dziko linoyu ndi anthu ena asanu ndi anayi.

Wolemba: Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

08/06/2024

Nsanje Road accident has claimed the life of a man identified as Mitrozo Tchale, 39 Yrs who was a Primary School Teacher at Khope Primary School in the District.

Nsanje Police Station Deputy Public Relations Officer Constable Declare Mbukwa says the accident occurred yesterday around 6:00 a.m. along the M1 road and the driver, Francis Leonard, 29 years from Thukuso village was driving a minibus registration number NN7518 heading from the direction of Bangula to Nsanje with 8 passengers on board.

He added that upon arrival at Kaligomba area, the driver, saw a pedestrian whom he thought wanted to board the minibus he stood at a distance and started reversing to pick the pedestrian and consequently hit him and he fell down.

"Following the impact, the Pedestrian sustained the head injuries and was taken to Nsanje District Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The driver and the other passengers remained unhurt while the minibus has a broken rear", he added.

According to Mbukwa, the deceased hailed from Bazhu Village, T/A Mbenje in Nsanje District.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

08/06/2024

A 74-year-old man identified as Issah Enock has hanged himself to death with a rope from the roof of his late mother's house due to family misunderstandings.

Mangochi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi says the incident occurred yesterday at Faki village, Traditional Authority Bwananyambi in Mangochi.

Daudi further says Enock (now deceased) was occupying his late mother's house, a situation which his siblings opposed, leading to long-standing conflicts and on the day of the incident, he quarreled with his 15-year-old nephew over the house issue, prompting a fight during which the nephew sustained severe body pains.

She added that other relatives took the boy to Mulibwanji Mission Hospital for treatment, where he was treated as an outpatient. However, upon their return a few hours later, they made the shocking discovery of Enock hanging lifeless from his bedroom's roof.

"The matter was reported at Masuku Police Unit, who visited the scene and took his body to Mkumba Health Centre for examination. Postmortem results indicated that Enock died from strangulation", she added.

According to Daudi, Enock hailed from Faki village, Traditional Authority Bwananyambi in Mangochi.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

08/06/2024

Three businessmen have died while four others sustained serious injuries after the motor vehicle they were travelling in hit a tree due to overspeeding on the early hours of today at Namiyasi Trading Centre along Mangochi-Monkey-Bay Road.

Mangochi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi identified the deceased as Karim Steven, 42, Wasili Nakoma, 38, and Stanley Chiwanda, 47 in the accident which involved a Toyota Pick-up registration number NS 9533 was being driven by Michael Damiano, 38, from the direction of Monkey-bay heading towards Mangochi en-route to Blantyre with 10 passengers on board.

"Upon arrival at Namiyasi Trading Centre due to overspeeding, Damiano lost control of the motor vehicle and swerved to the offside of the road where he rested in the tree and following the impact the three passengers now deceased each sustained head injuries and died upon arrival at Mangochi District Hospital", she said.

She further said, the other four sustained various degrees of injuries and have been admitted at the same facility while three passengers and the driver escaped with minor injuries.

According to Daudi, Steven and Nakoma both hailed from Steven village, Traditional Authority Chowe in Mangochi while Chiwanda hailed from Chipalamawamba village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

07/06/2024

Thabwa road block accident has claimed life of one person while leaving the other with serious injuries yesterday.

Chikwawa Police Station Deputy Public Relations Officer Constable Chancy Mfune identified the 44 year old man as Aubrey Kandoje and Mazunzo Joseph aged 21.

Mfune added that Toyota Dyna lorry registration number TO 811, was being driven by Denson James, 37, from the direction of Madziabango heading to Dyeratu trading center carrying 27 bags of sweet potatoes and two passengers on board.

She further said, upon arriving Thabwa roadblock the vehicle failed to negotiate a bend as it was descending the escapements due to over speeding. It swerved to the far left side of the road where it overturned and had its cab extensively damaged.

"As a result of the impact, the unknown passenger sustained severe head injuries and was taken to Chikwawa district Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival, whilst the other passenger identified as Aubrey Kandoje of Lauji Village Traditional Authority Katunga in Chikwawa District is admitted after he sustained a deep cut on the head and left arm amputated", added Mfune.

Meanwhile, the driver who escaped with minor injuries and was treated as an out patient, is in police custody expected to appear before court soon to answer charges of causing death by Reckless Driving contrary to section 126 of Road Traffic Act.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

07/06/2024

The Ministry of Education is on a mission to provide quality education and training to the nation through the development of need-based curricula and application of science, technology and innovative techniques for sustainable socioeconomic development.

To achieve this mission and the development plan of becoming an inclusively wealthy and a self-reliant nation as encapulated in the Malawi 2063 Vision, the ministry is working on ensuring access and equity, quality and relevance, and effective and efficient governance and management of the Education Sector in line with national, regional, continental, and global aspirations, including the Africa Agenda 2063, the Africa we Want.

Following the decision of the AU Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to dedicate 2024 as Africa Year of Education with the theme: "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa", Malawi, through the Ministry of Education, has domesticated the theme for 2024 Year of Education to: "Propelling Malawi's Education Renaissance in the Digital Age: Inclusive Foundational Learning and STEAM Skills for Strong Human Capital Development."

This theme re-affirms the MoE's position on ensuring that youthful generation are imparted with new skills in line with enabler number 5 of the Malawi 2063 blueprint, Human Capital Development.

In support of the the theme, the ministry already re-introduced technical subjects at primary school level, namely, Art Craft and Needle Craft, and rolled out tablet based learning for standards 1 to 4 in order to address learning poverty.

At secondary level, the ministry has ensured that technical subjects like wood work, metalwork, home economics are among the core subjects. Through Connect a School Project, construction of computer labs in Community Day Secondary Schools and the MiLab, students are being prepared to ably contribute towards the development of their country.

At higher learning institutions, through reviewed curriculum supported by the Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) Project, University Pod (Unipod), Innovation hubs, and through Centres of Excellence, among many developments and initiatives, students are being imparted with innovation and entrepreneurial skills to create jobs, address country's needs with home grown solutions and help propelling the industrialisation drive enshrined in the Malawi 2063.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

06/06/2024

Mangochi Police have arrested two ex-convicts for being found in possession of with a R***Y pistol firearm and two live rounds of ammunition on June 5, 2024, within Namwera Trading Centre.

Mangochi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi has identified the two as Bashir Ayami, 20, and Mustapha Antonio Stanley, 34, both from Traditional Authority Jalasi in Mangochi.

She added that the first suspect, Bashir Ayami, has been on the run after he escaped from Mangochi Prison in March 2024, while the second suspect, Mustapha Antonio Stanley, was also once convicted for committing robbery and on the said date police were tipped off by members of the community that the suspects were possessing the offensive weapon within Namwera.

According to Daudi, a team of detectives rushed to the place and arrested the duo who were found with the said pistol, serial number R1YGCPRYS01-2300846, and two rounds of ammunition.

She further said, the second suspect was also found with a bicycle and confessed to having stolen it at Nsanama in Machinga District and during interrogations, the first suspect revealed that after escaping from prison, he went to South Africa where he teamed up with the second suspect and other robbers but came back to the country after stealing the pistol.

Meanwhile, Ayami has been charged with escaping from lawful custody and possession of a firearm without a permit, while Stanley will answer charges of possession of a firearm without a permit and theft.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

06/06/2024

Government has increased the number of students selected to public universities from last year's combined figure of 10,072 (8,552 for universities and 1,520 for the two colleges) to 11,122, representing 10.4% adjustment.

According to the statement signed by the Secretary for Education, Dr Mangani Chilala Katundu, the figure includes 57 special needs students, 28 of whom were selected on merit, while the remaining 29 were affirmatively selected upon meeting the minimum entry requirement of six (6) credits including English.

The statement adds that the final figure will be even higher when students selected through other modes are added.

It says, “Universities will be recruiting additional students under Open Distance eLearning (ODeL), Economic Fee Paying, and Mature Entry modes of selection.”

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

06/06/2024

Time for Repenting and Deliverance Ministry (TIRDEM), has unveiled strategic plan to bail out and protect under five children from the area of Traditional Authority Mulilima in Chikwawa that will consider identifying some of the challenges then getting their probable solutions.

Patron for the Ministry, Apostle Albert Mpende revealed this on Thursday at Namira clinic where he briefed women who are care givers on Early child development through ECD Centres as well as HIV/AIDS prevention through frequent test and monitoring before revealing introducing scholarship programs in the near future.

Taking her turn Chikwawa District HIV Diagnostic Assistant, Natalia Kontinyu urged the women to follow all guidelines for HIV prevention starting with getting tested during pregnancy, monitor well children as they play before warning them handle well HIV patients at home.

Meanwhile, Memory Bernard and Aliena Chinani from John and Namila villages who are among beneficiaries, expressed satisfaction with the program citing that some of the benefits including provision of medical drugs and provision of nearby clinics have already been seen before vowing to take full responsibility of caring for the children.

At least 115 people have already started benefiting from the program with a financial support from Compassion international and the project might flood to other areas once it is successful.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

05/06/2024

Minisiter of Education Hon. Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima M.P., has expressed satisfaction with Malawi Education Reform Program (MERP) construction progress which is aimed at decongesting junior primary classrooms in the country.

The minister made the remarks today at Katoto Primary School when she inspected the project site.

The programme which is co-funded by the Malawi Government, World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), has recruited 4125, Auxiliary teachers, trained over 10, 000 school leaders, employed 2605 learner mentors, increased School Improvement Grant (SIG) from K 600, 000 minimum to K800, 000 based on school enrolment.

In addition, the programme has also rolled out Common Zonal Tests which has seen improved performance in Mathematics, English and Chichewa across the country.

The four year programme rolled out in 2021 and is expected to end in December 2025, and is valued at USD210 million.

Taking his turn, the Secretary for Education, Dr. Mangani Chilala Katundu has assured all stakeholders that the ministry will ensure everything is done so that the construction component is timely and successfully executed.

On the other hand, the school's head teacher Linda Luhanga hailed the project saying apart from facelifting the premises it will largely motivate more learners to go to school with an increased learning space.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

04/06/2024

Bungwe loona za kalembera la National Registration Beureal(NRB) lathokoza mbali zonse zokhudzidwa potenga nawo mbali kumemeza anthu kukalembetsa mu kaundula wake wa unzika zomwe zachititsa kuti ntchitoyi ifikire anthu ochuluka.

Mlembi wa mkulu ku bungweli a Mphatso Sambo awuza msonkhano wa atolankhani lero ku Golden Peacock mu mzinda wa Lilongwe kuti afikira anthu 1,556,613 m'maboma onse mdziko muno ndipo athokoza mafumu kamba kopeleka chitetezo chokwanira kwa ogwira ntchito kubungweli nthawi imene amafikira anthu.

Komabe a Sambo ati kuchedwa kwa malipiro kwa ogwira ntchitowa, kufooka kwa makina awo, kusowa kwa magetsi m'madera ena kubwera mochedwa kwa anthu komanso ena kufalitsa mauthenga abodza okhudza ntchitoyi ndi ena mwa mavuto omwe akumana nawo.

Kenaka adatsimikizaso kuti aphunzira zambiri mumavutowa ngati bungwe ndipo akhala akubweraso mmidzi kudzagwira ntchitoyi mmonjezera kuyambira mwezi uno pomwe zikuwonetsa kuti anthu ena akufunika kulembedwa.

Wolemba: Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

04/06/2024

Mangochi Mikongo Ward Councillor, Adam Chinyangala has died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with another motorcycle due to overspeeding.

Mangochi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Saudi says the 43 year old mate his fate yesterday evening at Chingo village along Bakili Muluzi Highway.

She further says the deceased on the said date was cruising unregistered BMW Motorcycle from the direction of Mangochi heading towards Namwera.

"Upon arrival at Chingo village, due to overspeeding Chinyangala lost control of the motorcycle and fell on the tarmac road and was dragged to the other lane where he collided with another unregistered motorcycle which was coming from the opposite direction", added Daudi.

According to Daudi, due to the impact Chinyangala sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mangochi District Hospital while the other motorcyclist and his pillion passenger both sustained bruises on the right legs.

He hailed from Piyasi Village, Traditional Authority Chowe in Mangochi.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

01/06/2024

Chikwawa Police has arrested six people for allegedly stealing irrigation equipment of Illovo Nchalo Estate.

Chikwawa Police says on its checking point at Thabwa roadblock on May 27,2024 arrested Yohane Sakala 28 of Thomu Village Traditional Authority Lundu who was traveling from Chikwawa to Blantyre.Upon arrival at Thabwa roadblock, Police intercepted 150 mitres electric Cable from him on his way to Blantyre leading to his arrest.

After being interrogated, he admitted to have stolen it from Illovo Nchalo estate and mentioned his five accomplices leading to their arrest.

They all admitted to have been involved in vandalism and stealing electric Cables from field 412, field 413 and field 419 pivots and the value of the stolen items is K4.3 million.

The six will be taken to court very soon to answer charge of Theft.

The other suspects are Enock Mtefula 20, Mverani Sakala,22,Thokozani Maxwell 27, Robert Bwanali 24, Hamilton Machika 43 from Nsanje, Mulanje and Chikwawa respectively.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

01/06/2024

Chikwawa First Grade Magistrate court yesterday convicted and sentenced Steven Bira 26 and Doloben Maxwell 25 for stealing four donkeys.

The Court heard from Sub Inspector Danford Otala that the duo, on 27 May 2024, stole four donkeys valued at K2 million from a certain farmer from Chigwata Village.

When appearing in court the two pleaded guilty for the theft of donkey which is contrary to section 281 of the penal code.

In his submission Sub Inspector Otala prayed for custodial sentence citing that donkeys are useful animals which are used for transport in villages so stealing them will make people in villages suffer because of lack of transport for their items from one place to another.

When asked for mitigation, the two asked for bail since they were already convicted.

In his ruling first grade Magistrate Joram Zebron concurred with the state and sentenced the two to three years imprisonment with hard labour to deter would-be offenders.

Steven Bira comes from Jana Village and Doloben Maxwell comes from Muyambusa Village both from Traditional Authority Chapananga in Chikwawa.

Reported by Emmanuel Continhu Malunga

29/05/2024

Deputy Minister of Local Government, National Unity and Culture, Hon. Owen Chomanika says government is committed to address all challenges teachers and students are facing including construction of houses, laboratories, halls as well as classroom blocks before underscoring the need to motivate students.

Chomanika made the remarks on Tuesday at Mthumba Community Day Secondary School when he presided over construction of Computer Science laboratory which Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) and Universal Service Fund is implementing under Connect A School Project in the country.

Taking her turn, MACRA Management Accountant Ruth Sawerengera revealed that once completed, the facility will have twenty computers, printers, internet connection enhancing students access notes and teachers access their lesson plans before revealing that the laboratory will have a capacity of having sixty computers.

Meanwhile, Mthumba Community Day Secondary School Head Teacher, Williams Macheso made assurance that the administration will take a full responsibility to take care of the laboratory and other necessary equipment by involving all concerned parties to make it secure before hoping to improve performance.

The project will see MACRA constructing computer science laboratories in twenty-five schools with a budget of 1.8 billion Kwacha while Universal Service Fund (USEF) will construct in fifty schools with a budget of 3.8 billion Kwacha.

Reported by Emmanuel Malunga

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