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Education, Malawi

Prof Lewis Dzimbiri under fire for flouting procedures in hiring Asiyati Chiweza as MSG Director General

Maravi Post Reporter

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Professor Lewis Dzimbiri is under fire for flouting recruitment procedure in hiring opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cadre Professor Asiyati Chiweza as Director General for the newly established Malawi School of Government (MSG) formally Malawi Institute of Management (MIM).

According to the Memo, The Maravi Post in possession, Chiweza is on secondment at MSG as Director General.

Dzimbiri is the board chairperson for MSG.

MSG now has two campus including Kanengo and Blantyre (Mpemba School of Management).

This publication understand that Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba expressed dissatisfied with Dzimbiri’s action by passing her office in Chiweza appointment.

Failed Dzimbiri

Sources at Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) told The Maravi Post that Dzimbiri appointed Asiyati without consulting SPC the position which was supposed to be advertised in the local press for individuals to apply.

“The MGS Director General is the overall position which one cant just be picked on silver platter without any recruitment procedures. This is what Dzimbiri has done. This position is supposed to be advertised for interested individuals to apply.

“This is clear insult to all Malawians who fought so hard to propel Tonse Alliance to power, government continues to knowingly and embarrassingly look up to the same DPP cadets to head strategic Institutions that otherwise would have heralded change in policy in line with the much touted Tonse Alliance agenda,” worried a source at OPC

He added, “The appointment of one CHIWEZA a well-known DPP operative as acting Director General of Malawi School of Government until interviews for the position are done is the latest in line of such goofs and one which demeans all those technocrats who genuinely share the MCP led Tonse Alliance philosophy.

Chaweza taking MGS Director General Post without any application

“Chiweza’s appointed in itself is so dubious and corrupt which has been influenced by fellow cadets in government bypassing all laid down procedures. Clearly DPP is running the show here through what they have always boasted as they being a system. This myopic approach by Tonse Government is a recipe for disaster and will surely bring it down”.

Dzimbiri was not available for comment on matter on several attempts through his mobile number.

The MGS board chair Dzimbiri failed to contain allowance scandal at Kanengo campus is believed to be a beneficiary of the fraud at the institution.

Education, Malawi

Malawi School of Government-Kanengo campus introduces Cyber Security course

Maravi Post Reporter

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The newly rebranded Malawi School of Government (MSG), formerly Malawi Institute of Management (MIM)-Kanengo campus has introduced a degree in cyber security and networking.

The course is to capacitate government departments, security organs and the private sector against cyber attacks.

MSG has partnered the United Kingdom-based National Computer Centre (NCC) Education and the University of Central Lancashire to run the programme.

Addressing the press on Friday, January 20, 2023, MSG Kanengo campus, Acting Executive Director Dr. Jessie Kabwila said Malawi, like most African countries, is vulnerable to cyber attacks due to lack of personnel with qualifications in cyber security.

“Cyber security can be described as the collective methods, technologies, and processes to help protect computer systems, networks, data or information against cyber attacks or unauthorised access.

“By introducing this degree, we want to scale up government, security organs and private sector capacity to deal with cyber security,” excited Kabwila.

Kabwila said with this new programme, graduates will be able to help their organisations to reduce the risk of data breaches, malware infections and help secure data.

“This is the most sought-after computing qualification in the world. Learners will be equipped with the knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills necessary for taking part in the design, implementation, management and security of modern computers systems,” she said.

Kabwila addressing the news conference (from left)

Echoing on the same, MSG Kanengo campus Head of External programmes Alex Chanza said the cyber security training will be delivered online through NCC education’s virtual learning environment by NCC contracted staff, and that it is validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire.

“Other related programmes in cyber security on offer are NCC Level 4 and Level 5 diplomas in computing. Level 5 Diploma is the qualification entry for one seeking to pursue bachelors of science in cyber security and networking.

“We also offer a BSc in Business Computing and information system also validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire,” he said.

Chanza said the application window for the course will close on January 27, 2023.

Education, Malawi

MIM, Mpemba rebranded to Malawi School of Government

Lloyd M’bwana

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) and Mpemba School of Management have now rebranded to newly introduced Malawi School of Government (MSG) with the same operations of training leaders in various management programs.

This means MIM will be MSG Kanengo campus while Mpemba is MSG Blantyre campus.

The rebranding of the two institutions follows the passing of bill in Parliament for the establishment of one mother body.

Kabwira addressing the news conference (from left)

MSG Kanengo-MIM Acting Executive Director, Jessie Kabwila told the news conference on Thursday, January 19, 2023 that all preparatory work toward rebranding are at advance stage.

Kabwila disclosed that the board is working towards the mother body’s new symbols, artwork for the rolling out to serve Malawians better in leadership management.

“There will be open days for public awareness of the establishment of MSG in both Lilongwe and Blantyre then other parts of the country.

“MSG Kanengo campus will continue to provide quality management course for better Malawi managers in all programs,” assures Kabwila.

Education, Malawi

MIM suspends employee over midsemester exams leakages

Lloyd M’bwana
Dr Jessie Kabwila stops leaked exams at MIM

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) has suspended an employee on allegations that he was involved in the leakage of midsemester examinations last year.

MIM Acting Executive Director, Dr Jessie Kabwila says the action follows a preliminary report on the matter.

Dr Kabwila told The MaraviPost that new security measures have been introduced in the management of examinations.

Among the measures is the trimming of the number of officers responsible for handling examinations while awaiting a final report on what exactly led to the leakage.

MIM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 suspended Mid-semester examinations following papers leakage.

The leaked exams were conducted from Monday, November 21 and expected to finish November 23, 2022 at Lilongwe and Blantyre campuses.

Leaked exams including project management, IT and among others.

The development comes barely a few months after Dr Kabwila was appointed as MIM Acting Executive Director following suspension of top management over allowance claims fraud.

Development, Health

MIM donates food, medical supplies items to Nambuma health center

Maravi Post Reporter
Kabwila in red handing over food and medical supplies

By Dorica Mtenje

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In its quest for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Malawi institute of management (MIM) on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 donated food items and medical equipments worthy MK2 million to Nambuma health center in the rural Lilongwe.

Speaking after handing over the items, Acting MIM Executive Director, Dr.Jessie Kabwila said the donation is thanksgiving to God’s support of the institution operations hence extentention of blessings to Nambuma health centers.

Kabwila therefore called upon the corperate world to join hands in helping rural public facilities that are in dire need of medical supplies for maternal health support.

Receiving the donation, Nurse in charge for Nambuma, Florence Kamkota lauded MIM for the timely support towards the facility’s need.

Kamkota said the health center needs more resources to help 110 pregnant women as many maternal health cases are always referred to Bwaira and Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH).

Apart from donation, MIM also engaged the vommunity into tree planting exercise one way of encouraging them to conserve the environment.

Education, Malawi, Regional

NPC on skills labour audit as MIM hosts 3rd International Higher Education conference

Maravi Post Reporter
3rd International Higher Education conference participants

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-National Planning Commission (NPC) intends to carry skills labour audit for policy direction.

NPC Director General Dr. Thomas Munthali told The Maravi Post that the audit will help the commission to know much labour force Malawi has that institution of higher learning must integrate their course programing.

Munthali was speaking on Tuesday, November 23, 2022 during the sidelines of 3rd International Conference on Higher Education at Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) in the capital Lilongwe.

Universities and Colleges Association of Malawi (UCAM) has organised the two day conference.

“We need to help higher learning institution on what exactly skills labour programs can be integrated for also possible direction,” said Munthali.

UCAM President Sharon Pittman expected the gathering to tackle challenges higher learning institutions are facing amid economic melt down.

“We have had two international conferences this far: one in June 2018 and the second also in June 2021. Both of these Conferences run on the same theme: Higher Education in the 21st Century. Major debates were around quality and quality assurance; governance; financing; access and equity,” says Pittman.

Echoing on the same Minister of Education, Agnes Nyalonje said, “This year’s conference is unique as it takes a 90o departure to the right as it wishes to address the Malawi we want by 2063.

“In my address at the opening of the 2nd International Conference last year, I did remind universities and colleges of the critical role they ought to play for Malawi to realize its vision 2063 – particularly on growth sectors that need support from institutions of higher learning in order to build the required human capital to drive the economy towards the realization of that vision.

Minister of Education, Agnes Nyalonje however complained that Malawi continues to lose out due to a less vibrant knowledge based economy considered a key component of the wealth creation agenda.

Nyalonje challenged that unless loopholes in the education system are fixed, the country can not see the realisation of the MW2063 agenda.

Under the theme, “Universities and Colleges as drivers of knowledge-based economy in implementing Malawi 2063 vision”, the conference has attracted both local and international academicians

Education, Malawi

MIM, UK’s Bolton University induct 70 students into Logistics, Supply Chain Management Masters program

Lloyd M’bwana
70 students inducted at MIM

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) in partnership with United Kingdom (UK)’s Bolton University on Saturday, October 1, 2022 inducted over 70 students into Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Project Management Masters Program.

The program runs for 18 months both on online and physical class attendance at MIM Lilongwe campus.

MIM Acting Executive Director Dr. Jessie Kabwila told The Maravi Post in an interview that the initiative manifests cordial relation the institute has with Bolton University.

Kabwila added that the program enrollment signifies academic credibility MIM has in the eyes of international high learning institutions.

She therefore encouraged students to take the program seriously for shaping Malawi’s cream in management.

“This program seals the cordial relations we share with Bolton University. This is high learning institution that has produced best Malawi’s creams in management. We will make sure that any person enrolled into partnership programs is supported fully that their lessons are of highest steam to maintain our academic credibility.

Therefore, we want hard working student to achieve MIM’s agenda. There is no shortcuts to success with MIM. Be serious with your studies, attend classes fully with purpose in life,” dares Kabwila.

Bolton University’s Senior Partnership Manager Damon Burg expressed satisfactory over the relationship existing between the two institutions.

Kabwila talking to her management team while Bolton Senior Partnership Manager Burg looks on

Burg assured enrolled students of high learning courses in the program.

“Bolton has a successful team that support student true academic path for better future. Bolton University is in the top five of students satisfaction in UK. The university has 45 partnership in many countries including Malawi.

Bolton has over 6,000 off campus students enrollment in the UK. This is the reason we are in top 40 of Universities in the world out 121. We mean business with excellent academic,” lauds Burg.

One of the enrolled students, Nancy Chayenda expressed gratitude over the program saying is very unique that only MIM offers it at Masters level.

Education, Malawi

MIM dates MDF on contract, chain supply management

Maravi Post Reporter

By Dorica Mtenje

SALIMA-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) has embarked on a long week training with Malawi Defence Force (MDF) command and staff college students on contract management skills.

The training which has attracted 20 participates runs from September 26 to 30, 2022 at MDF base in Salima.

Dr Jessie Kabwila opening MDF training

In his Opening remarks, MDF Chief of Training and Military Operations, Major General, Syford Kalisha said the training will help to combat corruption in the MDF and transform the way the MDF conducts it’s business in procurement.

Kalisha said MDF lacked contracting and management skills as the force used to have some gaps in servicing due to technology change.

“MDF being one of the institutions operating as a Public procurement entity in Malawi. Therefore, MIM has come at a right time to collaborate with us. The training will enhance the good ethics in procurement and supply chain management.

In her remarks, MIM Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jessie kabwila said the training will help MDF staff to conduct their duties of contract management online with their counterparts in other countries.

Kabwila therefore lauded MDF for gender balance in the course saying it will motivate other female soldiers in all battalions.

The training’s participants are drawn from MDF directories including inspector generals office, logistics, law department, finance, Marine, MDF college and MAFCO.

Education, Malawi

MIM equips 22 public officers in effective financial report writing

Maravi Post Reporter

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-About 22 participants drawn from Ministry of Finance, Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) and, Malawi Institute of procurement and supply (MIPS) have been graduated from Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) in Effective Report Writing Skills.

Speaking after awarded participants with certificate, MIM Acting Executive Director Dr. Jessie Kabwila expects outstanding and improved reports submission in government department.

Public officers training in effective report writing

Dr. Kabwila observes that finance governance needs effective reports hence the training

Kabwila therefore disclosed that MIM will continue to monitor and evaluate participants’ output after the training for improved work performance

“This is a historic and memorable occasion for us at MIM because we have been given a rare opportunity by Chuma Cha Dziko Project to facilitate this course for 22 participants in four (4) days. The main objective of this training course is to equip participants with skills and knowledge necessary for effective writing of work reports.

“It is a common practice that every job holder is required to report work performance and results for a particular period to their line authority,” she says.

Kabwila presenting certificate to a participant on effective reporting

Kabwila adds, “It is only through good reports that supervisors are able to make appropriate decisions and actions in an organisation. In this modern era, good decisions are made based on empirical evidence and therefore reports provide necessary information to facilitate the decision making.

“Recently, we have heard of an outcry in public service for substandard reports, letters and memos that are provided to the Cabinet members from their subordinates. Therefore, this course has come at the right time as it will address some of these challenges”.

Ministry of Finance’s Director of Public Finance Management Reforms (PFMR) Mrs. M. Mhango therefore lauded MIM for equipping officers with skills.

Mhango expects outstanding work output than before.

The training therefore covered following areas fundamentals of effective report writing, setting clear objectives, general requirements of an effective report, report templates and formats, writing rules, use of graphics and charts, use of citations and references, report presentation skills and among others.

Through Chuma Cha Dziko program, the training was funded by European Union (EU).

This is the first cohort MIM has trained after the passing of Malawi School of Government Bill.

The training ran from September 6 to 9, 2022 at MIM Lilongwe campus.

Education, Malawi

MIM lauded for academic excellence: Graduates 424

Lloyd M’bwana

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) has been accorded with high esteem following splendid academic performance in grooming top manager in the country and beyond.

National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General Dr. Thomas Chataghalala Munthali confirmed on MIM’s human capital grooming when he presided over 3rd congregation of the institution’s fifth and
sixth cohorts graduation ceremony on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Bingu International Convention (BICC) in the capital Lilongwe.

Graduand, Dr Greg Walker, Dr Jessie Kabwila while Professor Dzimbiri and Dr Munthali look on (from left)

Dr. Munthali observed that MIM’s excellent academic records are paramount towards Malawi’s 2063 development agenda.

He cited prominent individuals passed through MIM corridors who are contributing greatly to Malawi’s development agenda including Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima, Lingalireni Mihowa (Executive Director for Oxfam-Malawi), Edith Jiya (Group CEO of Old Mutual), Tiya Somba Banda (President of the
revered Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and among others.

“But why are you only picking on examples of those who did Masters degrees or PhD? This is depressing to some of us. The answer is simple. If you only have a certificate, diploma or degree, then you are not there yet. The world is fast evolving and to remain competitive in your field and for the nation, please come back to MIM and complete your education.

“But here is the key message. Be it in Government and politics, civil society and NGO sector, private sector, sports and creative arts, you will spot someone who has walked through the MIM corridors being part of the drivers. So be proud graduands,” lauds Dr Munthali.

MIM graduation ceremony highlights

He added, “You can and should be part of these inspirational figures and more! Be motivated. I know some of you think you have already done it in life, but am sure you decided to pass through the MIM corridors because you wish to soar even higher like an eagle. Your new journey has just started – that is why this event is called a commencement event. This is a happy occasion because you are being rewarded for your hard work and the completion of your studies.

“For the youthful graduands, this is also a proud moment for parents and guardians because their dreams of giving their sons and daughters education have finally come to fruition and I would like to say ‘‘to God be the Glory.’’

“To all of you graduands, this MIM, and the collaborating universities are your alma mater and so be their admirable ambassadors. The reputation in the labour market and respect for more enrolment into the universities and MIM (and the School of Government it is transitioning into), pretty much depends on you”.

MIM board chairperson Professor Lewis Dzimbiri shared similar sentiment with Acting Executive Director Dr. Jessie Kabwila of the institute’s commitment towards producing outstanding human capital for Malawi’s 2063 agenda.

One of the graduands, Vincent Sinda assured of exceptional work performance at his institution towards Malawi’s development agenda.

MIM in conjunction with Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) and University of Bolton in United Kingdom (UK) jointly graduated about 424 students in postgraduate, undergraduate and certificates in various management programmes including finance, logistics and supply chain, business administration, human resources, marketing, project and among others.