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Poly, Mzuni students cancel demo

Nov 30, 2016 Richard Jimu 11 &

Polytechnic and Mzuzu University students will not hold demonstrations today, it has been confirmed. planned nationwide demonstrations which they said motivated by students’ passion of attaining higher education with the aim of boosting the country’s… ...

Ruling for Polytechnic fees hike case set for December 12

Nov 24, 2016 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The High court in Blantyre on Wednesday adjourned to December 12 the fees hike case involving University of Malawi (UNIMA) council and polytechnic students. The students first brought the case before court on October 19… ...

Poly, Mzuni demos fuelled by passion of students to develop Malawi

Nov 24, 2016 Bright Malenga 0 &

The planned nationwide demonstrations organised by Polytechnic and Mzuzu University students that are scheduled to take place on 30th November are motivated by students’ passion of attaining higher education with the aim of boosting the… ...

Chanco lecturers to go on strike

Nov 24, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

It never rains but pours for Chancellor College of Malawi following reports that the institution may close prematurely due to an impending strike. The workers, including lecturers and supporting staff were expected to go on… ...

University of Malawi students tell Mutharika to resign

Nov 24, 2016 Bright Malenga 1 &

Mzuzu University and Polytechnic students have asked President Peter Mutharika to step down as president for failing to resolve issues that have led to continued closure of the colleges. Speaking at a joint press briefing… ...

Unima council challenges Polytechnic students’ victory

Nov 22, 2016 Luke Bisani 0 &

The council for University of Malawi (Unima) has slated to appeal the high court ruling on the controversial fees in favour of the Polytechnic students. The Polytechnic is yet to be opened after the students… ...

We need Mutharika to intervene – Polytechnic students

Nov 17, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 50 &

Students at the Malawi Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, have asked President Peter Mutharika to wake up from his slumber and intervene in the wrangle at the institution so that the… ...