According to the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), the institution hosted a monitoring and evaluation team from the Department of Economic Planning and Development to review Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) projects. During a review meeting on June 12, Deputy Director of Development Planning Dr. Richard Kajombo commended the university for its effective implementation of the funded initiatives. Vice-Chancellor Professor Emmanuel Kaunda stated that technical and financial support from the government and development partners allows the university to fulfill its public mandate.
In a separate update from the university, LUANAR collaborated with the Indian High Commission to host a campus wellness session at the NRC Quadrangle on June 12. The event, held ahead of the global International Day of Yoga, brought together staff and students to practice physical and mental health exercises.
On the primary and secondary education front, Education International reported on June 11 that its local union partnerships have improved school retention and fought child labour in target communities across Malawi and other African nations. The organisation noted that the union partnerships have trained over 850 teachers and brought over 5,700 children out of child labour across eight participating countries. The project focuses on training educators and engaging local authorities to establish zones free of child labour.
Meanwhile, a joint report released on June 12 by Human Rights Watch and the African Albinism Network highlighted ongoing educational and workplace barriers for Malawians with albinism. Published ahead of International Albinism Awareness Day, the report documented how stigma, fear of violence, and a lack of reasonable accommodations continue to exclude individuals from schools and formal employment, urging the government to increase funding for inclusive education policies.