ACENUB strives to create economic value
The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) at MZUNI is striving to engage the communities more and spread the benefits of the centre to innovative Malawians. Speaking on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 after touring the construction site of ACENUB to appreciate the progress made so far, ACENUB Director Dr. Mavuto Tembo […]
Minister of Higher Education impressed with MZUNI Projects
Minister of Higher Education Dr. Jessie Kabwila has expressed her satisfaction with Mzuzu University (MZUNI) projects which are important in the country’s development. On Tuesday March 12, 2025, Dr. Kabwila toured the construction site of the Entrepreneurs Training and Incubation Centre (ETIC) under the Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) Project. “Perhaps just to say […]
ACENUB registers success
The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) has registered success in various areas. Speaking during the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the African Centres of Excellence in Salima on Wednesday February 12, 2025, Dr. Elijah Wanda said despite some challenges, there have been a number of positive results. “We have done […]
DWAS extends MZUNI’s research footprint
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWAS) is set to kickstart a new project funded by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago’s (EPIC) Clean Air Programme. Mzuzu University’s lead, Dr. Brighton Chunga, says the new project is one of the 12 new projects that EPIC has awarded worldwide this year. In this […]
MZUNI promotes neglected plants
Food and herbal medicinal plants have been a part of the traditional African medicine from time immemorial, but the continent’s huge biodiversity, especially plants that possess nutritional and medicinal properties, remain underexploited despite their potential contribution to development, CLIFF KAWANGA writes: Elina Phiri, 43, from Kaphatenga Trading Centre, plies her trade near Salima Bus Depot. […]
