Section 153(1) of the constitution of the Republic of Malawi provides that “The Malawi Police Force shall be an independent organ of the executive, which shall be there to provide for the protection of public safety and the rights of persons in Malawi according to the prescriptions of this Constitution and any other law.” The above […]
Academic staff at the Mzuzu University will on Tuesday down tools again in bid to force management to assure them of their academic and job security, Nyasa Times has established. Last week Mzuni Lecturers downed tools demanding ‘Academic security’ following the torching of an office of the Head of Chemistry, Lewis Gulula. Gulula’s crime was […]
Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) deputy Governor Mary Nkosi says the southern African nation risks lagging behind in this highly intellectual global society if it does not adequately and appropriately embrace University Education. “The Bank also realises the importance of tertiary education in the economic development of this country and is also fully aware of […]
It seems the only time Mzuzu University (Mzuni) courts favourable publicity is when its Chancellor is conferring degrees to its congregation. Or when, for instance, DPP Regional Governor for the north Frank Mwenifumbo organises a binge party on social weekend for the students, like what he did last week. Otherwise it never rains but pours […]
Mzuzu University Campus on Wednesday was deserted as all students fled to nearby townships and locations as Police invaded it firing teargas following riots by the student population over unpaid stationery allowances and tuition. Eyewitness told NyasaTimes that the Police beat some of the students and also passersby. “One man who had put on a […]
Coldblooded Malawi Police Friday morning tear gassed and ruthlessly beat up scores of students from Bunda College of Agriculture who were protesting outside the Malawi Savings Bank (MSB) premises over the newly introduced loan forms. Over 200 students from the agriculture college invaded MSB’s Area 3 premises in the capital Lilongwe bringing business in the […]
University students have expressed a sigh of relief following the decision by the state-owned Malawi Savings Bank (MSB) to the loans form that would enable them recover public university loans easily after students cried foul that it was prohibitive. The financial institution has since said it will engage with the student bodies from University of […]
There was pandemonium at Mzuzu University (Mzuni) campus Wednesday morning when riot police invaded the institution and fired teargas at students who were demonstrating over their tuition loans which they are to receive from Malawi Savings Bank (MSB). The students went berserk and blocked the M1 road (Mzuzu-Karonga) while burning used motor vehicle tyres and […]
Police on Friday arrested four Mzuzu University student leaders for allegedly assaulting a college’s Director of Finance and Investments (DFI), Catherine Kazembe, The four, who are members of the Mzuzu University Students Representative Council (MUSREC),: Moses Chalera (president), Mathews Jembelamala (speaker), Goldon Phiri (off-campus director) and Christina Phungwako (sports director,) reportedly dragged the DFI out […]
First Merchant Bank (FMB) has awarded scholarships worthy MK310,000 to two Mzuzu University needy students to cover tuition and other incidentals. FMB Mzuzu branch manager Lemani Chisi said during the cheque presentation ceremony at Mzuni campus on Monday that FMB will support these Bachelor of Education (Humanities) students till they finish their studies. Chisi also […]
By Collins Mtika, NyasaTimes The battle between students and senior dons at the embattled Mzuzu University (Mzuni) is far from abating and there is no loser and winner in sight. The latest is the intent by the acting Vice Chancellor Dr Orton Vunda Msiska to sue the Mzuzu University Student Representative Council (MUSREC) for defamation. […]
By Andrew Nyayah, NyasaTimes Mzuzu based prominent lawyer George Kadzipatike has requested Sheriffs in Mzuzu to re-impound a vehicle from Mzuzu University because the institution is failing to honour a court order to MK465,022.73 being salary arrears for one of its former employee. Jevious Chimungu, a former accountant, dragged Mzuni to the Industrial Relations Court […]
By Nyasa Times The Mulhako wa Alhomwe heritage group has allegedly infiltrated the Mzuzu University Student Representative Council (MUSREC) by taking advantage of the students perceived discontentment and funding them to call for the resignation of the university’s top brass, Nyasa Times can reveal. Sources said the grouping is pushing for Librarian Professor Joseph Uta […]