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Education, Malawi

Chakwera’s initiative lauded for rescuing varsity needy students

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) has commended President Lazarus Chakwera, for his continued support to the under-privileged university students through his Presidential Charity Initiative.

MUBAS Deputy Vice Chancellor Associate Professor Nancy Chitera made the remarks on Monday during the second MUBAS graduation ceremony in Blantyre. In her remarks, Chitera hailed the Malawi leader for coming up with the initiative saying this academic year alone, over 4,500 under-privileged students are expected to benefit.

The associate professor also hailed President Chakwera for dedicating a special ministry to oversee higher education saying the move will help improve the standards of higher education in the country.

Chitera explained that her institution is keen to continue producing forward thinking and solutions oriented graduates to help the country realize Vision Malawi 2063.

Chairperson of MUBAS Council Professor George Yobe Kanyama Phiri called on the employers to engage the newly graduating students because they are ready to perform to the required standards.

“If a product is from MUBAS, it must be good. They are ready to be employed. Try them you will never get disappointed, ” he said.

In his speech, President Chakwera advised the student to prioritize at production and not consumption.

“My expectation is that the time you have spent at this university has taught you that this religion of consumption is not your path. You need to understand that my vision as president is for you to take a different path, a path on which you produce more than you consume, and if you want or choose to follow me on that journey, you must show it by engaging in behaviours that orient your entire life towards production.

“These behaviours include spending time researching what areas of production are most lucrative and what markets are available in that area,” he added.

Malawi, Obituaries

MUBAS student Dickson Lester commits suicide after withdrawn from college

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Late Dickson

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A third year student at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in Blantyre Dickson Lester has died in Dedza in circumstances, police say, point to suicide.

Dedza Deputy Police spokesperson, Cassim Manda told Zodiak Online that the 25-year-old seams to have been stressed after being withdrawn from the university.

The late Dickson is said to have gone missing for some days.

Manda says the body of Dickson was later found lying on the edge of Dedza Mountain by women fetching firewood.

More to come…..

Entertainment, Lifestyle

South African rapper Gemini major to shake MUBAS social weekend

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By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The aura of excitement is in the air as celebrated South African rapper AKA Gemini Major is set to perform at Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS) Social Cultural Weekend in April 8 to 9, 2022.

The appearance of AKA on the event poster has excited many students and other neighboring institutions to patronize the show as this is Gemini’s first time to perform during college events in Malawi.

One of the Journalism and Media Studies students Mphatso Mphepo said has been waiting for to enjoy in his college life.

Gemini major to shake MUBAS social weekend

“Since started my school here, I have never attended any Social Cultural Weekend. But this one, I cannot miss it, AKA is my favorite artist,” he said.

Wongani Chipeta chipped in; “Welcome AKA to the Mighty Poly, we can’t miss your performance,”.

Nyasa Music Group has confirmed the presence of two headliners who have since confirmed their attendance.

“Poly, are you ready for the biggest social weekend to ever hit Blantyre. Moto wayakilato. The supa MEGA AKA IV LEAGUE with our own dolo wa mu hood Rudebouy Genimi Major on the 9th march. Get your tickets from Poly intercom and web tickets,” posted Music Group on their Facebook page.

In his confirmation, Gemini Major also posted on his page saying” Chisawa ku Blantyre, have to bring MEGA for this one, let’s go ( havoc in Blantyre, have to bring MEGA for this one, let’s go)”.

Multi-award winning hit maker Kell Kay will headline the show.

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Education, Technology

Two MUBAS students bag MK1.4m for inventing E-Save system

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By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Two Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS) students have walked away with MK1.4 million after developing a digital system called Change E- Save system.

The change E-Save system that uses Point of Sale (POS) terminal integration, an electronic wallet and unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is designed to save money that people get from Shops and Supermarkets.

Two MUBAS students smiling at MK1.4m for inventing E-Save system

According to one of the inventors, Jean Paul Kalombo, the project is targeting about 10 million Malawians as it is easier and convenient to use.

The change e-save project won third position in the Malawi Innovators Design Competition held yesterday at Malawi University of Science and Technology ( MUST).

The two students walked away with MK1.4 million which was given to the technology category to be shared among the winners.

Kalombo expressed his happiness for the recognition of their project during the competition.

“I never expected our project to scoop third position. But my teammate told me that we have won since he saw I wasn’t standing up when my name mentioning the winners list. I was in disbelief especially seeing what other people presented,” said Kalombo.

The two are planning to partner with various interested parties to make the project more sustainable.

The prize presentation ceremony was graced by the Chief Executive Officer for Open Connect Limited as the guest of honor and it was presided by judges from all over the world.

Among other people in attendance was MUBAS vice Chancellor Nancy Chitera and the Director of Technology and Innovations in the Ministry of Education.

The inventors are fourth year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology student, Jean Paul Kalombo and third year Bachelor of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering student Wongani Tembo.

Education

Malawi Applied Science varsity’ first-year students chide union leaders for illegal money collection

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By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A group first-year students at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS), formerly known as the Polytechnic have condemned the act of some leaders of Student Union at the University who allegedly collected money amounting to MK1,000 from each and every first year student without clearly giving the reason on what they will do with the money.

In an interview with one of the concerned students who is also a group leader Ezekiel Thipa disclosed that the union leaders collected the said amount of money from them during the first-day of their orientations at the school campus.

“They found us during the orientations and told each and everyone of us to pay MK1,000 of which we don’t its use at the school. They refused to tell us the purpose of the money as we don’t know if the school authorities are aware of this,” said Thipa.

Thipa said after rumours erupted at the school that the money was distributed among the leaders, they presented their grievances to Dean of Students for the truth whether the collection of MK1,000 from first-year Students was authorized by Dean’s office.

He said, the matter is still in the hands of Dean of Students who is to give them a feedback soon.

Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS) campus

“We delivered our grievances to the Dean of the Students so as we hear from him whether this legal or not since the rumors are circulating on campus that the money was distributed among the leaders. We are waiting for him to give us a feedback,” he said.

Thipa said that if the school management will fail to handle their grievances in an honest way, the students will go to court to be helped, adding that some well-wishers have already pledged to finance them for court costs.

“We want the school management to intervene into this so as we know the truth. If the management fails, we will go to court to present our grievances for a help. This is a big case.

“The good thing is that some well-wishers have already pledged to finance us into the court of law if the school will not give desirable solution to such bad malpractice,” said Thipa.

Another female concerned student Esther Nyondo also confirmed of the development.

“Union leaders demanded MK1,000 from each of us which we don’t know its use. We have written a letter to Dean of Students to intervene into the matter so as we know the truth.

“The money might look small but the students are many,so if you can do the statics, you will find that the money is huge,” she confirmed.

But commenting on the matter, Student Union financial controller Noah Chadza whose name mentioned among those involved in the misconduct distanced himself from his involvement.

Chadza said he was not among the students who collected the money although he was around at the scene where the fraudulence happened.

“I was there where they were collecting money from the students but I was busy working with First Capital Bank where we were opening students’ accounts,” said Chadza.

He went on to describe the allegations that he involved in the swindling as just a basis of defamation.

According to Thipa, a statistical data of first year students who are claiming to have paid MK1,000 is increasing to more than 200, representing that more than MK200,000 was collected by the leaders.

Education, Lifestyle, Technology

Two Malawi Applied Science Varsity Students develop Wastes Magnt Clarification App

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Wastes Clarification App

By Chisomo Phiri


BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The two final year students at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science MUBAS), Blessings Mlundira and Towera Grace Banda have developed an artificial intelligence system called Project Deep Clean which is expected to address some of the environmental challenges that are currently affecting the global.

The project of the two was showcased at Faculty of Applied Science Symposium that held on campus last week.
According to Mlundira, the Project Deep Clean’s main objective is to achieve clean, health and sustainable environment.


“We are conducting research using deep learning artificial intelligence to combat some of the challenges faced in the environment. These issues also affect our health, so we are taking a stand to improve the quality of life by making the management of waste much easier and these solutions can be applied at industrial level and consumer applications”, said Mlundira.

He added that solutions which have been developed by project Deep Clean include an automatic waste clarification app which classifies different kinds of wastes in real time using cameras.

“We included a deep learning virtual assistance called Eliza so that people can interact with it at a deep human level and help spread environmental awareness messages and education using voice interactions, text, social media and phone calls”, added Mlundira.

The project deep clean uses deep learning artificial intelligence techniques to learn from data and solve challenges. It is a type of artificial intelligence which mimics the functionality of neutrons in the human brain using neural networks to perform intelligent behavior in machines.The system is able to classify different kinds of waste such as bio-degradable and non-degradable using cameras.

Mlundira further explained that When using the project deep clean, the user just need to take a picture of waste and the system do the rest work that include classifying and advising on how to manage the waste.

“We have also included an artificial virtual assistant called Eliza who you can talk to and communicate with like a real human. Eliza will help spread environmental awareness, educate people on environmental issues and answer questions concerning environment. She will also be available on social media platforms and phone calls. These solutions will be accessed on phones, laptops and currently being implemented on different machines and devices”, explained Mlundira.

Towera Grace Banda while in the middle is Dr. Mphatso Kamndaya (Faculty Dean) and Blessings Mlundira

On his part, the Dean of Faculty in the faculty of Applied Science Dr. Mphatso Kamndaya congratulated the two for coming up with an innovative idea which will help combating environmental challenges hence reducing climatic challenges.

“You have made us proud. This is what we are expecting from so called educated people. This is an exciting journey to take, project deep clean will help us achieve a clean, healthy and sustainable environment for our generation and the generation to come. This should not just end here, keep innovating and solve more and more challenges”, said Kamndaya.

Mlundira is a final year student studying Bachelor’s Degree in information technology while is friend Towera Grace Banda is also finishing her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and Technology.

The two have called on government, organizations and other well wishers for support either expertise, professional, and financial forms of assistance so as to help scale up the project

Education, Human Rights

Malawi applied science varsity students up with demos against poor living conditions

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MUBAS campus

By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Concerned Students Movement (CSM), a movement that fights for  students’ good conditions and welfare at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS) formerly the Polytechnic  has challenged the school management that it will hold kodokodo demonstrations to force the school management improve the living conditions which it says are in a bad state.

Speaking with this publication, the leader of the movement Peters Monjeza said there are a lot of challenges that the students most especially the needy are  facing at the institution which need a quick solution so as to make education quality for all.

Among other challenges, Monjeza said the management is failing to handle accommodation issues as  it has introduced a new system of selecting students to be accommodated on the campus where only a certain group of students  are selected all the  time leaving others suffering.

“The management has introduced a new system authenticate fairness when selecting students on campus hostels but what we see is not the said fairness. The out numbered students who were given the accommodation last semester are the same who have been also given the accommodation this semester to begin in January next year  yet we have many students who have never enjoyed the accommodation since selected at the school. Others are in third year and others are finishing but they have never stayed at the no campus, is that fairness?”, he said.

Monjeza also blamed the government to stop providing free meals ( meal cut) to the students in public universities and colleges  saying this is  now contributing to poor quality of education in the country and that the government should in hurry revise the decision before things get much worse.

He said  if the management is not  addressing  the challenges, the movement is well prepared to hold the demonstrations at the campus  in January next year .

Malawi University of Business and Applied Science has over 7000 students  of which only 850 are those who have been offered accommodation in the next semester to begin in January, 2022.

Education, Lifestyle

Malawi’s MUBAS student Paul Kaipa invents fire-less cooker

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Kaipa demonstrates how fire-less cooker works

By Chisomo Ferex Chinayani Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A fourth year student in Bachelor of  Environmental Science and Technology at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science ( MUBAS) formerly the Polytechnic Paul Kaipa has invented a fireless cooker which is used to cook meals by retaining heat from the thermal insulating locally found materials used to make the cooker.

In an interview, Kaipa said he came up with this project in order to reduce the rate of deforestation in the country since the cooker he has invented does not use charcoal or firewood.

“Fireless cooker is a basket or any container made of Palm leaves (Mlaza). It uses a simple process in which food is brought to boil , simmered for few minutes and put in the fireless cooker to continue cooking”, explained Kaipa.

MUBAS Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Associate Professor Betchani Tchereni commended Kaipa for coming with this project.

Handmade fireless cooker

Associate Professor Tcheren said that MUBAS envisages to produce graduates who are innovative and have entrepreneurship skills which can be used in the future.

“We are very happy to see him inventing this fireless cooker which is useful in the fight against deforestation. As an institution, this what we want and produce more students like Kaipa who will help developing the nation once they go in industry”, said Tchereni.

Kaipa’s cooker is  a call attention in the fight against deforestation which is rampant in the country placing Malawi on the danger point of unexpected climate change.

Education, Lifestyle

Shameless! Malawi Polytechnic expels six students for exams cheating

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Six expelled Poly students

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Embarrassing! Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS) formally known Polytechnic has expelled six students for being found cheating during the end of the Semester examinations.

In brief statement dated July 16, 2021 MUBAS’ Registrar A Chizimba disclosed that two students have been given serious warning for the same offence, defamation.

The six expelled students including Sam Mafuleya, Peter Muwawa, Enamu Munkhonja, Arthur Kafandikhale, Chimwemwe Malunga, Baxter Chamangwana while the two give serious offences are Chikondi Chunga and Yamikani Sidya.

The development comes amid dwindling of quality high learning education in the country whereby Malawi still produces unproductive graduates.