According to the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), education stakeholders are advocating for more inclusive educational support to ensure boys receive adequate attention alongside girls. In a report published on March 30, education commentator Victor Chikoti called for balanced investment, noting that supporting boys creates a fairer system without reversing the progress made for female students. Lydia Mvona, chairperson of the Forum for African Women Educationalists in Malawi (FAWEMA) in Blantyre, agreed with the shift, stating that inclusive programmes build balanced communities. Ministry of Education spokesperson Lily Kampani confirmed that the government welcomes initiatives supporting all learners, reports MBC.
In higher education, the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) announced two fully funded Master of Science scholarships on March 30, according to the university's official website. The funding is part of a project designed to strengthen farmer-managed seed systems and improve access to preferred crop varieties in Malawi. Successful applicants will pursue degrees in fields such as Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Seed Science, or Agriculture Extension and Rural Development at Bunda College, reports LUANAR.
Additionally, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has trained its curriculum specialists in the Zorin Operating System to improve digital learning integration, according to a March 30 update on the MIE website. The workshop was facilitated by the Kasungu-based K2 Tigwiranemanja AIDS Support Organisation (K2 TASO). The MIE stated that the training will help its staff properly assess educational resources for compatibility with alternative operating systems and new technologies before rolling them out to schools.