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Minister Wirima says Malawi attaches great importance to research and development

Mar 25, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa-Wirima says the launch of the National Research Agenda signifies the great importance that the Government of Malawi attaches to research and development (R&D) and Science Technology and Innovation (STI) as… ...

NPC & NCST set to launch National Research Agenda tomorrow

Mar 21, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Planning Commission ( NPC) alongside the National Commission for and Technology (NCST) will tomorrow launch the National Research Agenda which will guide researchers, academic institutions, think-tanks and development stakeholders in generating knowledge, technologies… ...

NCST engage journalists on science reporting

Mar 19, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) on 15 March, 2023 engaged journalists on science and technology reporting. The one-day meeting drew journalists from a number of media institutions in Lilongwe. Speaking after the… ...

NCST to hold national research dissemination conference this month

Jan 13, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Kadzamira The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) will hold the national research dissemination conference in Malawi capital, Lilongwe, from 25 January to 27 January 2022. Speaking to reporters in Lilongwe, NCST Acting Director… ...

Lead paint is poisoning children in Malawi – study

Feb 15, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Over one third of Malawian children have dangerous levels of lead poisoning, causing widespread negative health impacts and a 6.2% loss of GDP. A study has identified that lead paint is a major source of… ...

Health facilities in Malawi face acute stockouts of essential medicines

Oct 25, 2021 Chisomo Phiri 0 &

By Chisomo Phiri Health facilities in Malawi are facing an acute shortage of essential medicines, putting many poor and marginalized groups such as women and children at risk of dying from curable diseases. This is… ...

Innovative study focuses on Malawian women’s perceptions of fertility difficulties

Aug 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Young women in Malawi who reported difficulties conceiving and/or carrying a child to term turned to traditional healers, churches and mosques, as well as medical clinics for help, says new research from Lancaster University. The… ...

Life could exist in the clouds of Jupiter but not Venus

Jun 28, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Jupiter’s clouds have water conditions that would allow Earth-like life to exist, but this isn’t possible in Venus’ clouds, according to the groundbreaking finding of new research led by a Queen’s University Belfast scientist. For… ...

Twelve researchers receive K166 million in research grants

Feb 06, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health on Friday presented research grants totaling MK166 Million to twelve researchers. The Research Grants Award Presentation Ceremony was held in… ...

NCST satisfied with 3rd dissemination conference

Nov 23, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) says it is satisfied with this year’s Research Dissemination Conference as it has revealed issues that will be taken on board during policy formulation. The National Research… ...

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