Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) plans to start assembling laptops and tablets as one way of making them more affordable on the local market.
Professor Malata said the university has already held discussions with government through the Ministry of Education and other partners on how best the project can be rolled out.
She said MUST, as a leading university in science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, is working to make gadgets more accessible for students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Inspired by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology’s laptop and tablet assembly efforts in Kenya, Malata said the institution aims to bridge this gap.
“Our analysis so far has shown that we do not need much. Once we put up the assembly line, we will be good to go because we already know where to import the parts and the costs involved,” she said.
When commissioned, the assembling plant will provide Engineering students with hands-on experience through job opportunities and internships.
