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Introduction Recognizing the critical role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, and innovators play in driving Malawi’s economic transformation, the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI), in partnership with the National Commission of Science and Technology (NCST), is pleased to announce the Inaugural Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair. This Fair will offer businesses, innovators, and SMEs a dynamic space to showcase products, forge strategic partnerships, and cultivate new customer bases—ultimately promoting trade, Read more…

A rising temperatures and overfishing threaten livelihoods. Youthful Likoma islanders are experimenting with caged fish farming which they believe can hold the key to better catches. Research by Caroline Chinguo Munkhali shows that high temperatures and rain are taking their toll on the fishing industry. Floating cages Kazembe: supplement dwindling wild catches Potential risks

NATIONAL RESEARCH DISSEMINATION CONFERENCE Theme: Research, Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship Towards a Productive and Resilient Nation DATE: 26th -28th AUGUST 2025 VENUE: Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) NCST is pleased to invite the general public to the 5 NRDC where researchers, innovators, policymakers, and academics from across Malawi will present impactful research findings, share insights, and kindle conversations that will shape tomorrow’s discoveries. Key Highlights of the Conference : Fields Covered: Agriculture Productivity and Commercialisation, Read more…

The Africa Open Lab 2025 Call for proposals is now open to receiving concept notes from early career researchers in sub–Saharan Africa. With up to £100,000 per award, mentoring, and scientific support, this program is focused on building local research capacity and supporting impactful research in infectious diseases including malaria, Tuberculosis, enteric diseases and drug-resistant bacterial infections. Concept proposals can be submitted via this link: GSK’s Supported Studies Program: https://iss.gsk.com/Posting.aspx?ID=16 The application deadline is Wednesday, Read more…

Call Closing Date: 15th August 2025 Call Opening Date: 16 July, 2025 Introduction OFAB-Malawi Chapter is calling for entries from all journalists reporting on sustainable agricultural biotechnologies for the OFAB Annual Media Awards for 2025. The Awards will be at OFAB-Malawi Chapter level and later culminate into the OFAB-Africa Media Awards. The OFAB-Malawi Chapter is hosted by the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) with support from African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). NCST was Read more…

In a significant effort to tackle pressing agricultural challenges and enhance community development, the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is set to launch an innovative project focused on the transfer of appropriate technology. This initiative, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), aims to harness technological advancements to promote sustainable agricultural practices throughout the nation. Titled “Facilitating the Transfer of Appropriate Read more…

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) hosted a team fromthe Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA)for a Technical Assistance Visit (TAV) from 2 nd -4 th June 2025. The visit wasundertaken against the background of the Science Granting Councils Initiative(SGCI) project entitled “Strengthening the Practices and Resilience of ScienceGranting Councils in Sub-Saharan Africa in Research and Grants Management”which SARIMA is currently implementing. Through this project, SARIMA provides incountry technical support in Read more…

Introduction The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) was established by the Science and Technology Act Number 16 of 2003 to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development. The mission of the NCST is to promote, support, coordinate and regulate the development and application of research, science, technology and innovation in order to create wealth and improve the quality Read more…