Mutharika unveils plaque for construction of Mombera University
Malawian President Peter Mutharika on Sunday March 22 unveiled a plaque for the construction of stone for Mombera University in Mzimba District.
Mutharika said his government is committed to ensure that many people attain higher education in the country by constructing more universities.
“The government is committed to ensure students attain higher education, and that is why we are expanding access to higher education through a number of community colleges and universities that the government is constructing.
“The government has set aside K100 million that parliament approved to finance the construction of the university [Mombera],” he said.
The President further said the university will be constructed with funding from Malawi Government and not with any external assistance.
Mombera will be the second university after Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) to be constructed in the line of six universities that the former president late Bingu wa Mutharika lined up about four years ago.
In his remarks, Paramount Chief M’mbelwa commended government for the effort to construct Mombera University in Mzimba, saying it will help many students attain higher education.
“Let me commend the government, through President Mutharika, for such an honour to construct a university in Mzimba as this will go a long way to ensure that our children have access to higher education because it is key to development,” said M’mbelwa.
Minister of Education, Dr Emannuel Fabiano said government understands the challenges that students face to access higher education in the country and the construction of community colleges and Mombera University is one way to ease such challenges.
The Mombera University in Mzimba is expected to have 10,000 people including staff and students. According to Dr Fabiano, the university will largely harbor faculties of Animal and Veterinary Science.
When I see East African Agriculture, I almost cry because it is dominated by livestock production due increased number of animal scientists who transcribe different breeds of animals hence production of varieties of livestock products.
Lets support our government in this Mombera project. Forget about the location, source of money and how much money to start the project. But think of how long will it take to be constructed.
The university will not be only for the northerners but for Malawians across the country. Location and the source of money has no effect to the development of the country but its establishment.
As far as Livestock production is concerned in Malawi, this development will help to boost livestock industry in the sense that we as animal scientists and veterinarians will have facilities to do our work. We don’t have enough animal and veterinary science laboratories to conduct research and analysis. And the number of animal scientists and veterinarians will increase giving pressure to government to make sound breeding policies to increase number of livestock per household resulting into opulence.
Most of the development projects in the Northern Region of Malawi are funded by Malawi govt. while in Southern Region are funded by outsiders like China, ADB. Why DPP government constructed MUST in Thyolo with the funding from China, and not from Malawi govt. money? Do not think Northerners see all these political gimmick. One we will pay for them. Mark my words. No wonder northerners agitating for federal system of government. I really sympathize with them.
A Malawi tizaleka liti nsanje? tizaleka liti umbuli? Tizaleka liti kuona zinthu opanda masomphenya, tizaleka liti kunyoza otitsogolera. To start with this is a way to go, MK100 million for a starter not for the whole project, next budget atha kupanga approve a bigger figure mwina ena akufuna kwabwino aona kufunika kwa this project mkuyamba kuthandizapo.
Which part of Mzimab will the university be located?
K100 million for a University? This is a joke just like Mzimba Eswazini, Kafukule road. Projects in the south are well funded, the Limbe Zomba road if finished but while M1 road which serves Chiefs Kampingo Sibande, Chindi, Mtwalo and Inkosi Mpherembe still stands unfinished just partly done less than 15 km covered from Mzimba district, shame. North clapping hands for promises which never comes to pass. It’s painful.
I think it’s an error it should more than that
100 million kwacha is a big joke to construct a university but two blocks of primary school. This project will follow in the foot steps of Nkhata Bay Hospital. It will take 20 years to complete.
Guys i do not understand ndalama zimakhala za president or zaboma koma ku Malawi handclapping inachuluka……
the idea of building university is a welcome one but my only question to debate is
Debate:Do you know how much it cost to sustain a Malawian Graduate..He goes to public university for a subsidiesed fees and even gets allowance and proudly demands a fat salary when employed forgeting the inputs to his/her employers.I suggest we focus more on skills than theory certificates.
Can someone correct me here; Is it Mk100 million or dollar 100 million?
If its MK100 million why then the whole president of Malawi could stand and tell people that he is going to build a University with MK100 million? Are we people serious ? Remember the Kafukule tarmac road.
A student has donated K2m to build a mere toilet and you allocated only K100m for the whole University?
I will believe when you start SIR. A stone has grown algae in Rumphi for a TTC. Money was allocated and parliament approved funding for its construction long way back and nothing is happening. While a figure of K100M is being mentioned for Mombela, no start date is being mentioned or the name of a contractor. WHO is being deceived here?
ZIKOMO SCHOOL YA ZA NYAMA NDI ZOCHITIKA ZAKE, PAJA KU MZIMBA/MPOTO/KASUNGU KULI NG’OMBE ZAMBILI, ZIKOMO WAWA, PITILIZANI MAPULANI AKALE-KALE AWO.
K100 million for a University? Its a joke.
Ideally, we need a technical and vocational training college in each district. We need good plumbers, good carpenters, good masons, good mechanics, metal fabricators, painters, etc. University is good, but to create youth employment, there is need to ficus on technical and vocational skills.
Tertiary education is meant to train future workers and entreprenuers . So increasing the number of universities is Malawi is a welcome development regard of the current unemployment statistics.
Can someone give me the genesis and exegesis of the name “Mombera” ?
No development project with full funding is implemented in the north!
K100 million for a University? This a joke of the year. Not even a primary school can be constructed with such a humble figure especially considering how government manages its projects, full of “cash gates”.
Nkhalamba Zukakamira Pantchito Akapume Tipezeko Mwayi Achinyamatafe
What are they smoking at Ndata Farm?
Where exactly will be the University in Mzimba – is it at Old Mzimba Airport?
tiyamike inu munthu wamkulu chifukwa chakuikira mtima kut malawi adzakhale ndi ana amaphunziro abwino moti choncho kuthetsako vuto lakuchuluka kwa ophunzinzira m’masulu aukachenjedewa!
IT SEEMS PETER IS BENT ON HOODWINKING THE NATION ON THE ISSUE OF THE INFAMOUS ‘QUOTA SYSTEM’.
THE FIRST THING PETER MUST DO IS TO HAVE THE ‘QUOTA SYSTEM’ ABOLISHED. THIS UNIVERSITY IS NOT GOING TO BE FOR NORTHERNERS ONLY, AND IT WOULD BE WRONG TO BE SO, BUT IT IS VERY VERY WRONG FOR THE ANY GOVERNMENT TO UPHOLD THE ‘QUOTA SYSTEM’ BECAUSE IT IS DISCRIMINATORY AND INHUMANE.
why being abolished be4 the building extra universities? common sence is not common.
the money is too low for univesty construction, may be visibility survey
Employment issues should be sorted out 1st.even health related graduates from College of medicine are now facing challenges.
Not bad idea but:
Thebest bet would be to improve and increase capacity of existing universities first with respect to laboratories, lecture theatres, classrooms, computer rooms, sports centre and other amenities tec….
Bunda for example has only two lecture theatres resulting in others to learn in tents! A university without even a sports centre and yet you want to attract international students….yrrrrrrrh
I argue that whilst another university is a commendable move, to start another university while failing to maintain existing ones does not make sense,,,,,,,very unsustainably myopic!
by the way,mk100, 000 is not even enough for 4/5 staff houses! kidding me that the budet is mk100 million?
hahahahah
It is better to have two children and support them in all aspects of development than to have four children whom you fail to support. Our leaders lack vision. How can they rush to construct universities when they are failing to support the existing colleges. The government is failing to build good roads. Go to our Capital City and see the shabby roads not befitting a city. Good people let us help our leaders to think positively.
What about federalism Mr president?
Mombera university is a dream which is slowly turning to be reality. Bravo APM for sustaining Bingu’s vision, this is what it takes to be a good leader-bravo once more!Comment
Good development, but job creation is what needed most. Lots of graduates but no jobs, not even loan to assist those graduates starting business.
Well done koma ntchito kulibe akagwira ntchito kuti pliz
We need more companies kozi we are educated but no work ntchito kusowa
What kind of nonsense is this! K100 million basi kikiki
Mk 100 million for university? Purely non starter that us ground work only. Nothing will materialise. Sour grapes sold in mzimba
Why not focus on minerals and mining, this is where to gain rapid income for the countries. Let Bunda do animal husbandry and kutemere Agalu. PLEASE PLEASE
Koma mwati ndalama zimenezi olo zingakwane primary school? That’s just a budget for someone’s mansion. I just hope the writer did not get the right figures, because if its true K100m for a university is mere joke.
OK
It is a good idea.But,government should also take an initiative in repairing our old beloved universities.
Ophunzila ambiri achinyamata akusowa zintchito mmdzikoli inu muli busy kumanga ma University ma udindo mungopasana nokhanokha ayimvi basi Achinyamata angoba nkhuku mmozimu muli kaka pampando khaya zanu izo.
university 100m only? is this serious??
That’s a great job koma achinyamta omwe akumsliza akumaliza maphunzilo awo ku ma University akusowa nchito mungolembana nokhakha amene mulindi imvi basi kukamila mmopando osafuna kuchokapo kuti Achinyamata ayendese dzikoli
I’m not convinced that K100 million is enough to build a university. Is this a joke? My house in New Gulliver cost K60 million. And it’s nothing special. just a 5 bedroom house with a boys quarter. And you mean if I added K40 million I could have built a university? Awa ndiye masanje eni eni!
If a house of 3 rooms is worthy K120 000 000 housing a husband,a wife,2kids and 2 dogs.So a univesity worthy K100 000 000 containg 10 000 people? Peter u have started running mud.I heard that you’re smoking so to hell with your cannabis.Mzimba is not a gehena where rotten things r dumped.Shame on u mbelwa for your usual claping to witches.APM dont cheat us take the univesty to elsewhere becoz we’ll buld ours(Rep of Nyika) worth K15 000 000 000.You cant deceive us Mathanyura Graffiti.Take the money and paint police cells for you’re a painter by profession. headless chichen kkkkkkk.
K100m for construction of a university? thats rnough to build two houses on Area 43. A big joke. Just ask the Chinese, they will pump in K1bn. Even MUST was construction is more than K1bn. big joke this is. Who can buy this crap. K100m for construction of a University, hahahede ulu!
Big man . Lets join hands to support these developments . Bravo APM
JB was doing the same but you went to town condeming her. A big liar and thief this man. You said JB was spending too much time on the road doing unveiling or laying a stone for construction projects, a thing a minister can do instead of being in office. Now look madala you are even worse and clueless just being used and told what to do by ka Ben Phiri
Inenso ndimati K100 Million for a University? Anthu nkumaombera manja. Sinyumba zitatu pa Gouge village ku Area 49
I thought the president said it is supposed to be mmbelwa uni not mombera.tells us one name
One Malawi One Nation. Great! our State President.
is it pledge or plague?? i need to be schooled here.
MALAWIANS WAKE UP!! K100MILLION IS THE VALUE OF PART OF MY HOUSE! KIKIKHKI.PLS JOURNALIST LEARN TO ASK QUESTIONS AND QUERY THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIGURE.
Animal and veterinary science kkkkkk . Ten thousand students kkkkkk. Ku Bunda anayamba kale nyasi zimene zo. Its high time we needed to sychronize these tertiary programs. There is alot of duplication.
To you northerners now, don’t assume that the mere fact this university is being constructed in Mzimba its a preserve for northerners alone just as you are doing with MZUNI. This is a PUBLIC UNIVERSITY BEING CONSTRUCTED BY TAX PAYERS MONEY. ZA U NEPOTISM AND TRIBALISM AND REGIONALISM TAKANA.
This is a welcome development indeed
This is what we want.But reduce number of you car convoes,over 50 cars that went to karonga. Thants too much
Thats what we expect from visionary leaders osati zogawa ng’ombe ndi abakha
Chala m’mwa chala m’wamba!!!!!!!!!
Ndizoona zimenezi/ kaya. Now why call it Mombera – the name whires called M’mbelwa when failing to pronounce the correct name. Angoni kugona.
There is no need for constructing a university in the north when you deny northerners justice of getting rid of the quota system. University yo ukumangila alomwe anzako omwe sukulu alibe nayi ntchito koma kugonana nkumapatsana matenda.
munthu wamkulu doing what he knows best
Bravo APM for laying foundation for a historic name Mombera University. It is good to know that you are carrying out your Brother’s vision for this country and continue to do so in the interest of the entire nation. People will always remember the achievements of Bingu and will do likewise to you.
Welcome development
Ma professor azitero umbuli uchepe chitukuko patsogolo
Pulezidenti oyendayenda ngati uyu eeeesindinaonepo.
Ko ku ofesi kwanu mukuthawako chani?
Kumangoyendayenda ngati muja amachitira JB?
Zikutsutsana ndi bodza lija munkawauza amalawi kuti inu simuzayendayendatu.
Andale nga bodza bwanji. Ine sinzavoteranso wandale aliyense iya.
Bright Msaka is Minister of Housing. This, despite being a construction project, is an education project. I was expecting the Education Minister to be taking lead in this. Justmythoughts
K100 Million to finance the construction of university? Kikikiki! That’s a joke!
Imagine that Nelson. 100 million bucks. Nyumba za phunzitsi chani? A Malawi tulo too much.
Great indeed for our nation
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