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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the African Union and Italy based World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the Young Scientist National Award. The Award which is open to both male and female young researchers, is designed to recognize the scientific achievements of young researchers and to encourage them to continue to strive for excellence in their scientific career. Read more…

In trying to  achieve its mission of  promoting, supporting, coordinating  and regulating   the development and application of science, technology and innovation,  NCST under the witness of  COMESA signed an MOU with the Egypt’s’ Baghat Group of Companies in April, 2016. The MOU intends to establish a platform of cooperation in the fields of research and development, innovation and technology specifically in the areas of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Household Appliance, Human Capacity Development, Exchange of Scientific Knowledge, Technology Development and Transfer Read more…

NCST as an ICSU National Member would like to draw your attention that ICSU signed a five-year agreement with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) to work with NASAC and ISSC to support integrated science in Africa. The programme entitled «Leading integrated research for Agenda 2030 in Africa » seeks to develop the potential of next-generation scientists in Africa in production and communication of solution-oriented knowledge required for addressing complex regional sustainability challenges. The programme Read more…

In this edition: EU-Africa High Level Policy Dialogue launches R&I partnership on FNSSA Stakeholder Forum on Research and Innovation Partnership on FNSSA “Facilitating Health Innovation in Africa” – ANDi’s 5-year strategic plan Call for action by African governments on aflatoxins DELTAS Africa awards €27 million to 4 African research teams EU-South Africa Marine Research Seminar Showcasing EU-Africa cooperation in Horizon 2020 – Energy research Upcoming events EU-Africa High Level Policy Dialogue launches R&I partnership on Read more…

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has today, 11th February presented a cheque to Kamuzu Academy as its contribution towards the holding of the school’s national science fair which is an annual event that takes place to showcase innovations done in secondary schools in Malawi using locally found products. The competition is open to all secondary schools in the country including private, public and Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSS). Kamuzu Academy and its Read more…