The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) hosted the fifth FoodMa Annual Meeting at its Bunda Campus, welcoming Rannveig Rajendram, Deputy Head of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy, according to LUANAR's official site. The meeting reviewed the progress of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme, a joint initiative funded by a 48 million Norwegian Krone grant to improve agricultural practices and food systems across several Malawian districts.
In other university news, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) served as a primary venue for the sixth edition of the Zomba City Festival, Music In Africa reports. The three-day cultural event opened at UNIMA's Little Theatre and featured various artistic disciplines, including music, literature, and spoken word. Performances also took place at the university's Open Air stage.
Update: The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) is continuing preparations for the 2026 national assessments by recruiting temporary data entry clerks. According to Great Malawi Jobs, the temporary staff will be stationed in Zomba to capture data during the marking process for the current year's examinations.