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Salima, 29th November 2023 – The Government of Malawi is pleased to announce the hosting of the 6th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Policy Workshop on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), scheduled to take place from November 29 to December 1, 2023, at the Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel in Salima. This landmark regional event will unfold under the theme, “Leveraging Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Agro-processing and Pharmaceutical Value Chains for Industrial Development”. Initiated by Read more…

It was inspiring to witness the encouragement of technology innovation in our nation through NCST & UNDP Congratulations to the four remarkable winners: 1. Daniel Kwizombwe – Eka Lite LED bulbs production 2. Nouriceutic Foods – The Cabinet dehydrator 3. Benedictor Kankhulungo – Unified Electrical Power Amplifier production 4. Joshua John – House Power Banks Each winner will be granted 10 million kwacha, a well-deserved recognition for their innovative contributions, promising a brighter future for Read more…

1.0 BACKGROUND The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) was established under the Science and Technology Act No.16 of 2003 with the mandate to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology-led development. Its Mission is to promote, support, co-ordinate and regulate the development and application of research, science, technology and innovation so as to create wealth in order to improve the Read more…