In higher education news, a team led by fourth-year Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) student Chisomo Kambalame won the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) National Students Hackathon 2026, according to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report. The students secured the top prize for developing the e-Pass System, a digital solution aimed at streamlining the country's passport application and processing procedures.
Meanwhile, the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has committed K4 million toward the launch of the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Alumni Connect initiative, GazetteOnline reports. NBM Corporate Banking Senior Manager Shadrick Malenga presented the sponsorship in Lilongwe, noting that the platform will foster networking, professional mentorship, and knowledge sharing among the university's former students.
In primary education developments, the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) handed over a newly constructed K180 million classroom block to St. Mary's Primary School at Nzama in Ntcheu District. According to AMECEA News, the four-classroom facility was officially donated during the 125th-anniversary celebrations of the Catholic Church in Malawi as part of a wider commitment to improving rural learning environments.
At the secondary level, management at Yamba Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Chitipa has announced a target to achieve single-digit top scores in upcoming Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations, according to the Malawi News Agency. The school recently held its academic excellence awards to motivate learners following a 79 percent pass rate in the 2026 exams. The ceremony was supported by an K800,000 donation from Malawian musician Aubrey Ghambi, popularly known as Suffix, who provided school materials and monetary incentives to outstanding students.