Two students from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have won a gold medal at the China-Africa Regional Competition in Nairobi, Kenya, according to LUANAR News. Ufulu Kampinga and Monica Didas secured first prize on July 27, 2026, for their agricultural project, HopeSeed AgroLink. The university publication notes that the students previously traveled to pitch the youth-led agricultural service delivery model, which supports smallholder farmers in Kasungu. Following the win, Kampinga stated that the award belongs to the farmers who supported their initiative, LUANAR News reports.
In education policy developments, the Ministry of Education has instructed unemployed diploma teachers to obtain bachelor's degrees before applying for government teaching roles, Malawi24 reports. Secretary for Education Ken Ndala addressed the Forum for Unemployed Diploma Teachers, clarifying that current requirements for Grade I teaching posts no longer accept diploma holders, according to the news outlet. The ministry assured serving teachers hired under previous rules that their jobs are secure and they remain eligible for promotion, Malawi24 notes, but new applicants must meet the degree standard.
Additionally, Maranatha Academy has rolled out scholarship entrance examinations across southern Malawi to identify high-achieving students who require financial assistance, according to Nyasa Times. Managing Director Ernest Kaonga announced the start of the exams on July 28, 2026, the news outlet reported, noting a strong turnout among candidates. Kaonga explained that the initiative is designed to provide educational opportunities to disciplined young people who can become future leaders, Nyasa Times added.