The Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, will soon have additional teaching infrastructure which has been funded by African Development Bank to the tune of K2.2 billion. The building, which comprises laboratories, classrooms and workshops, is within the polytechnic main campus and once completed, will accommodate 480 occupants. Higher Education Science and […]
Construction of a four storey building to replace the old annex wing of Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, is progressing well with 28 per cent of concrete works completed. Higher Education Science and Technology Project Coordinator, Dr Ignasio Ngoma said currently concrete work which comprised the framework structure has been completed. […]
Marketing students at the Polytechnic of Malawi have launched a society to ensure their growth across the country. The launch took place at the Polytechnic and was attended by Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) President, Michael Khomani who opened up the event. Khomani said “the society has already managed to show potential of a very […]
Fourth year engineering students at the Polytechnic—a constituent of the University of Malawi—have organized a get-together for academics and experts in the field to brainstorm on ideas that can help propel the country forward to take place on Friday. One of the organizers, George Yikwanga, told Nyasa Times that they will hold the symposium under […]
As TNM continues to push boundaries of innovation and affordability of Yanga internet bundles, the integrated mobile and ICT provider has partnered with Polytechnic students for a Social Weekend scheduled from 6 to 8th October, 2017. At the event, TNM is expected to provide students with information and experience on how they can access affordable […]
Fourth Year students for Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (BAJ) at the Malawi Polytechnic have said they need support from different stakeholders to enable them raise funds to host the 2017 symposium in October in Blantyre. General Secretary of the Symposium Organizing Committee, Tanangachi Mwalwimba said in Blantyre Monday that the committee is currently looking […]
The Centre for Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Appropriate Technology Development (WASHTED), a semi-autonomous unit within the University of Malawi, the Polytechnic has launched a five-year strategic plan with one of its pillars to be a research leader in water, sanitation, hygiene and appropriate technology for health. The strategic launch took place at Polytechnic campus on […]
Three Polytechnic students sustained serious injuries while three others escaped with minor injuries when a vehicle they were travelling in overturned at Bawi Post Office in Ntcheu district, last night, police have confirmed. The accident occurred along Ntcheu – Balaka M1 road and the vehicle, Toyota Ipsum registration number NB 3052 was driven by Stanley […]
The Polytechnic- a constituent college of the University of Malawi (UNIMA) over the weekend elected new office bearers of the student union. Speaking in a interview, the newly elected President for the Polytechnic Student’s Union (PSU) Emmanuel Kaliwo highlighted that the new union’s agenda is to help influence change in the disbursement of upkeep allowances, […]
Aaron Chikanga, 20, a first year Engineering Student at the Polytechnic has been rescued by Teras Health Care who donated a cheque worth K500 000 to the needy student through Blantyre press Club. According to Chikanga who lives in Bangwe in Blantyre, he has been struggling to pay his tuition fees and has been walking […]
The University of Malawi (Unima) Council has announced that Polytechnic, a constituent College of the University of Malawi is set to open for its 2016/2017 academic year by end of this month. According to a statement released by the University Office on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 signed by the College’s Registrar, Benedicto Malunga, first year […]
The Insurance Institute of Malawi (IIM) has bought 20 books authored by insurance practitioner, Chimwemwe Kanyenda, to be distributed to colleges and secondary schools. The book, Random Thoughts on Insurance Practice: A Practitioner’s Exposé, is dedicated to a series of topics revolving around insurance and risk management. On Tuesday last week, the IIM, the training […]
The students at Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, have penned Major 1 Prophet Shepherd Bushiri to intervene in their wrangle with the University Of Malawi Council over the closure of the institution. This comes after the University’s Chancellor President Peter Mutharika distanced himself from the problems facing the university. The students are […]
The High Court in Blantyre has again ruled in favour of Polytechnic Students’ Union (PSU) by stopping the University of Malawi (Unima) Council from implementing a new tuition fees structure. High Court judge Healey Potani on Monday ruled that the hiked fee of K350 000 per annum will not be applied across the board, saying […]
A grouping of students from the Malawi polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi wants the college to be opened despite the fees hike that was proposed. The grouping, called Polytechnic Concerned Students, through a press release issued Tuesday says that time is of essence to them and that all they want is […]
Mzuzu University Students Representative Council (Musrec) will hold demonstrations today to force government to reopen the Mzuzu University (Mzuni) and address issues surrounding the sit-in by both academic and non-academic staff of the university which led to its closure. The students also plan to hold a vigil at Parliament Building in Lilongwe until their demands […]
Malawi Polytechnic Students have asked their Students Union (P.S.U) to bow down and give up the fight against the University Council’s decision to hike school fees. This is according to a memo released on Thursday 24th November 2016 addressed to the Sudents Union and in possession of Nyasa Times. In preamble, the letter hails P.S.U for […]
The High Court in Blantyre has stopped the University of Malawi from effecting new college fees for Polytechnic. Judge Healey Potani has since told the University of Malawi Council to open the Polytechnic the soonest. There was no one from the University of Malawi Council to hear this. Judge Potani agreed with lawyer for the […]