Launch of the Diaspora Portal

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation launched its first ever diaspora portal at the Bingu International Convention Center (BICC) on 18th February, 2019.  The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Emmanuel Fabiano, MP presided over the function on behalf of His Excellency the President, Prof Arthur Read more…

PhD position to work on tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta, at icipe

Icipe is offering a PhD project working on the micro-lepidopteran moth of South American origin, the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta, that represents the dominant and most serious pest of tomato. Further information: http://cbid.icipe.org/apps/tomato-leafminer-2019/index.php Deadline for applications: 22nd February 2019 Kindly share with your networks. Vivian Atieno Capacity Building Officer Capacity Building & Institutional Development Read more…

NCST Officiates PPP (Public and Private Partnerships) launch in Renewable energy

Science Granting Councils Initiative, also known as SGCI is a 5-year project jointly introduced and funded by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF); its aim is  to strengthen the capacities for councils in selected Sub-Saharan Read more…

Landinfo Mobile App Workshop

Landinfo Mobile App The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a network that is dedicated to improving farming activities worldwide through Science and Technology Innovations (STI). On the 11th of September, 2018, ATPS and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) in coordination with the National Commission Read more…

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Introduction The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific research and technology development organisations in Africa. In partnership with national and international research and technology institutions, CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technology innovation that contributes to the improvement of the quality of Read more…

How investing in space could help Malawi

Malawi, like other nations, is realizing the need to develop its own space sector. In March 2018 discussions began between the Kyushu Institute of Technology (KYUTECH), Japan and Malawi’s National Commission for Science and Technology—a government arm tasked with developing and supporting scientific innovations that address the nation’s needs—to build Read more…