The Polytechnic, which will now be called Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences following the de-linking of University of Malawi, has plans of implementing an Open Distance Learning in the next academic year commencing in April 2019. Speaking during the tour of the newly constructed ICT ODL and Business Centre building, the Principal for […]
A member of the Polytechnic Design Studio identified as Chiyamiko Liyabunya has developed a spider robot which could be used for security and surveillance. The Design Studio offers mentorship in both theory and technical expertise and it is open to both students and members of the general public who are asked to pay a fee […]
Central East African Railways (CEAR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi (UNIMA) that will see the two institutions working together in research and exchange of technical expertise in the engineering sector. The signing ceremony on March 7 2019 was presided over by CEAR’s […]
The Polytechnic Catholic Alumni Society (POCAS) says there is a lot of struggle among students in institutions of higher learning in the country—especially on issues of tuition—and has since asked for collaborative efforts amongst the citizenry to iron out the problem. POCAS chaiperson, Joseph Dongolosi, said on the sidelines of the society’s planning meeting that […]
The Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, has introduced a new degree course related to mining to meet the country’s demand for professional minining engineers. The new programme is under the Faculty of Engineering. College principal Professor Grant Kululanga said the institution is rolling out government policies to diversify the economy to […]
The Faculty of Built Environment at the University of Malawi’s the Polytechnic has organized a technology innovations symposium which will bring together government, the private sector, the academia and the community to promote the built environment professions and tackle issues affecting the construction industry in the country. This is the sixth annual symposium and […]
The Polytechnic Catholic Alumni Society (POCAS) has organised a fundraising big walk aimed at raising money to assist needy students at the college. Chairperson for the organising committee, Joseph Dongolosi said the event will take place on October 20, 2018 from the Polytechnic campus through Chichiri Shopping Mall, St. Columba, Kudya, Mount Pleasant to Queen […]
University of Malawi (Unima) students at Polytechnic College in Blantyre on Tuesday took to the streets in protest of water crisis which has seen four days of dry taps. According to students at the college, there has been no water at campus since Sunday and there have received no explanation why there is no water. […]
The Institution of Higher Education, Science and Technology has said the Polytechnic Annex Building that has been under construction since 2016, would be completed by October 31, this year (2018). The institution’s coordinator, Dr. Ignacio Ngoma said the project was initially supposed to be completed by September but delay in the shipment of materials to […]
Some students of the Polytechnic, a constituent college eof the University of Malawi, are contributing funds to assist their fellow student who is financially challenged to cover her accommodation expenses and upkeep allowance. The student, identified as Deborah Matchowa, needs about K50 000 but the students had raised only K10 000. According to one of […]
Aspiring Entertainment Director for University of Malawi, the Polytechnic College, Garry Samaki on Wednesday brought live act Tay Grin for his campaign at their campus in Blantyre. Garry is contesting against a fellow third year student Dyson Chirwa. Speaking in an exclusive interview Garry said Tay Grin is big artist here in Malawi and that they started […]
Construction of a new four storey annexe wing for the Malawi Polytechnic of the University of Malawi is expected to wind up in September this year. The new structure that will replace the old Poly Annexe has progressed at a snail’s pace since its inception in 2016. The project was supposed to be completed last […]
One of the consultants for Gyros Corporation Kimihiko Ogihara says Malawi can benefit a lot by motivating its younger generation of engineers to have passion in their work. Ogihara whose company is conducting the expansion of the terminal building and the Capacity Development Project for Radar Air Navigation Services at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) school […]
The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) on Wednesday 18th April, 2018 made monetary donations to Malawi Polytechnic needy students and Hope for Cancer Foundation as part of Corporate Social Responsibility. The Board has donated K1.5 million to the students and K750, 000.00 to the foundation. LWB made timely donation towards the welfare of the students following reports on some […]
Out of the 1 761 first year students at the Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi in Blantyre, 300 are said to be in dire need of school fees, accommodation and money for their upkeep. Dean of Students at the Polytechnic, Luciano Ndalama said on Friday that the situation requires urgent assistance […]
Polytechnic Students Union (PSU) in collaboration with FINESE Angels will hold a conference on 14 April, 2018 to discuss women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). In an interview, PSU representative Modester Mtapaonga said the conference will focus on breast and cervical cancer, Menstruation problems and also Fibroids in a woman. “The aim of the conference […]
The Polytechnic Alumni golf tournament which was organised to raise tuition fees over 85 needy students who were at the verge of being withdrawn from the college has raised close to K20 million, surpassing the K17 million target, Nyasa Times has established. Secretary for the group, Wisely Phiri said the competition raised K20 million through […]
Polytechnic Alumni Association says it has organized a Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Blantyre Sports Club with an aim of fundraising for needy students at the college. The event expected to be graced by the Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima expects to raise a minimum of […]