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SANBIO – LUANAR (FISH NODE, AQUAFISH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE) CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL COURSE

Introduction AquaTrans (Transformation of Aquaculture, Fish Processing and Value Addition In The SADC Region) is the first regional training course being offered by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) with support from New Partnership for Africa Development – Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (NEPAD-SANBio) BioFISA II Programme (a Finnish-Southern African Partnership Programme). AquaTrans aims at providing a platform of knowledge and skills sharing among stakeholders for strengthened capacity in aquaculture technologies and thus Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Meeting Leland Melvin, Former NASA Astronaut

A former American astronaut Leland Melvin had breakfast meeting today with Director General of National Commission for Science and Technology at Ryalls Hotel . The meeting focused on encouraging STEM Education as well as STEM education curriculum. This is one of the aside activities outside the WiSci camp which includes meeting with MUST faculty and a Public Talk at the Malawi Polytechnic, the event would be facilitated by the DG. On Friday, the former astronaut and football star Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

THE 2017 SGCI ANNUAL FORUM IN LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

The 2017 Annual Forum (AF) will be held in Livingstone, Zambia from 22 – 24 November 2017 alongside the Global Research Council (GRC) meeting. It will be hosted by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Zambia and National Commission for Science and Technology , Malawi in partnership with The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) of the Africa Union Commission. The overarching theme for the forum is: Towards Effective Public – Private Partnerships in Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Sinai University of Egypt Offers Scholarships to 4 Malawian Students, Malawi- Egyptian Scientific Collaboration

  Maher El-Adawy, Ambassador of Egypt to Malawi met today Friday 28 July 2017 with Mr. Anthony Muyepa, director general of NCST (National Commission for Science and Technology) as the director was introducing four Malawian students (Miss. Chifundo Kansungwi from Chiradzulu, Miss. Bless Nthambo from Chitipa, Mr. Benjamin Malema from Karonga and Mr. Osward Sikanda from Karonga) that have been awarded University Scholarships to study at Sinai University in Egypt starting from the 2017/18 academic Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

NCST participates in the Feacal Sludge Treatment Research Site at the Polytechnic

The workshop was organized by the Polytechnic – Centre for Water, Sanitation, Health & Appropriate Technology Development (WASHTED) and Eawag – Sandec of Switzerland. The workshop was held on 4-5th May, 2017 in Blantyre at the Polytechnic. The CRSO (EDIE) Mr. Fredrick Munthali on behalf of the Commission participated in the workshop. The workshop brought together international and local experts and researchers to share the latest approaches and technologies for sanitation planning learning more about the Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Malawi-NCST and Zambia-NSTC to Co-host Regional GRC Meeting

    The Global Research Council (GRC) is global organization dedicated to promoting the sharing of data and best practices for high-quality collaboration among research funding agencies worldwide. Since its Inception in 2012, the GRC hosts annual and regional meetings attended by approximately 60 Heads of Research Councils from around the world, as well as high ranking observers from Global Science Agencies, University Associations and Research Policy organizations. This year, the National Science and Technology Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

NCST HIV/AIDS WORKSHOP HELD ON 30TH JUNE, 2017.

  HIV and AIDS continues to be a major concern in the workplace as it robs organizations of skilled and productive health workers through deaths and absenteeism due to prolonged illnesses. It affects the organizations’ productivity and development in Malawi. This prompted the National Commission for Science and Technology to develop an HIV/AIDS workplace Policy which aims at supporting and assisting staff members and their families that are affected or infected by HIV and AIDS. Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Launch of the Assessment of Solar Drying for Maize in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique

The overall objective of this project is to assess the feasibility of solar drying technologies for reducing post-harvest losses in maize in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique. It is envisaged that the project can lead to reduced grain losses; improved grain quality; and improved farmers’ resilience to the negative effects of climate change. In order to achieve the objectives of the project, the following activities will be undertaken: adaptation of tunnel solar dryers; fabrication of the Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

Launch of “Assessment of Solar Drying for Maize to Reduce Postharvest Losses”

The overall objective of this project is to assess the feasibility of solar drying technologies for reducing post-harvest losses in maize in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique. It is envisaged that the project can lead to reduced grain losses; improved grain quality; and improved farmers’ resilience to the negative effects of climate change. In order to achieve the objectives of the project, the following activities will be undertaken: adaptation of tunnel solar dryers; fabrication of the Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 2017 NATIONAL RESEARCH DISSEMINATION CONFERENCE (NRDC)

In pursuit of its mission, the NCST is organizing the 2017 National Research Dissemination Conference (NRDC), whose theme is “Research and Innovation: a catalyst for sustainable development”. The conference aims at providing researchers and professionals a platform for disseminating their findings, exchanging contemporary knowledge and building partnerships and collaborations to advance research and innovation, thereby contributing to sustainable development. The conference will also provide an interactive opportunity among researchers, policy makers, industrial practitioners, state and Read more…

By Lucky Fatch, ago