Malawi University of Business Applied Sciences (MUBAS) will soon have studio equipment for video and audio productions that will enable its students studying journalism to acquire hands on experience courtesy of Malawi Communication of Regulatory Authority (MACRA).
Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, Wednesday launched Luntha ndi Chuma Digital Skills and Innovation Grants in Mzuzu where six technology hubs in the country have received K1 billion from government to train 5 000 youth in digital and entrepreneurial skills.
Information technology (IT) is a career path that appeals to a large segment of the African youth population as many find it intriguing, engaging, classy and educative. The African youth also believe that career in information technology puts them on the same path with their Western counterparts making this singular industry, the most robust avenue for job creation among Africa’s teeming unemployed youth population.
Malawi University of Science and Technology-MUST has launched the Innovation Scholar Program-ISP that will see scholars engaging in research that has an impact on the lives of people in the country.