The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), through its Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development (CCEPD), with funding from Skills for A Vibrant Economy (SAVE), has rolled out a series of impactful short courses aimed at empowering Malawians with practical, income-generating skills. The training programmes cover key areas including Agricultural Mechanization, Dairy Entrepreneurship, Landscape Design and Entrepreneurship, and Renewable Energy—se...

Speaking during a multi-stakeholder policy roundtable held in Lilongwe on Wednesday, 18 March 2025, Law Enforcement Officer Daniel Kabichi said joint efforts are key to reversing the degradation of the forest reserve. “You know, inter-agency partnership is very important in tackling issues, especially Dzalanyama,” said Kabichi. “This crucial ecosystem helps secure the provision of water and even fauna and flora.” Kabichi described Dzalanyama as a critical water catchment area in Ma...

The workshop brought together regional and international partners to reflect on the impact of the AgrGROW project, share research findings and discuss the future of climate-smart higher education in Eastern and Southern Africa. The AgrGROW project, co-funded by the European Union, focuses on strengthening agropreneurship education through curriculum reform, lecturer capacity building and stronger collaboration between universities and industry. The consortium includes Häme University of Appl...

The programme, established by TACE in partnership with Gala Macs Limited, provides hands-on learning opportunities for students and local youth while supporting community-based agricultural development. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, together with Deputy Vice Chancellor, Associate Professor Agnes Mwangwela, University Registrar, Dr Phillip Kaonda, and other senior officials, toured the farm to witness the impact of the collaboration. Speaking during the visit, Professor Mwang...

Professor Kaunda made the remarks when members of the Parliamentary Committee on Education visited LUANAR on 6 February 2026. He said agriculture must be given priority if Malawi is to achieve its goals of agricultural mechanisation and modernisation. “What I was trying to inform and plead with the parliamentarians is that priority must be given to agriculture. Within agriculture, if we are going to develop this country, we need science, technology, skilled people, and capacity. LUANAR a...