EDUCATION
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The Government of Malawi has partnered with the Science for Africa Foundation to hold a National Consultative Policy Workshop from Monday, 12th February 2024 to Wednesday, 14th February 2024 to review the Draft National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.
The Ministry of Education, through the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and in collaboration with the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) hereby invites young scientists, technologists and innovators; out of school youth who have an interest in science, technology and innovation (STI);
CSOs and NGOs in the field of STI; private sector players; development agencies; media representatives; and members of the public to participate in this important review process.
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National Consultative Stakeholder Meeting on Monday, 12th February 2024, 9am - 6pm https://us06web.zoom.us/
Your voice is critical to shaping the technological future of our country.
Every year, the Ministry of Education conducts an anuual school census to collect data for the education sector. This annual school census provides an opportunity for the Ministry to analyse the extent to which its annual and long term bjectives are beig achieved.
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All Accredited Higher Education Institutions
We are pleased to invite you to the first edition of the Regional Erasmus+ Regional Cluster meeting and contact-making seminar for Sub-Saharan Africa, to be held via blended mode (face to face for National Focal Persons in Sub-Saharan Africa, and, otherwise, virtual) on 11 and 12 October 2023 in Johannesburg (South Africa), in the framework of the Regional Erasmus+ Week. The event aims to promote international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and cultural understanding, aligning perfectly with the objectives of the Erasmus+ programme.
In particular, the gathering will allow you to:
Whether you are an experienced Erasmus+ beneficiary or a potential applicant, this event has something for everyone!
To register and participate online, please use the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ErasmusPlusWeek2023SouthAfrica_Attendees.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to the event service provider at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We look forward to welcoming you to the Erasmus+ Regional Cluster meeting and contact-making seminar, fostering valuable connections that can drive positive change in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The public is informed that Tender for supply and delivery of primary school desks has been withdrawn. Any incovenience caused is sincerely regretted.
Call for submissions
SADC Secretariat is calling for submissions of essay entries from active tertiary institution going learners. The wordings of the think piece and content should aim at promoting the role played by the Founders of SADC taking into account the prevailing peace and security which contributes to the SADC’s Objectives and Common Agenda
Eligibility
All active tertiary institution-going learners from all 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States are welcome to participate in the competition.
Topic
The topic of the competition is “What in your opinion has SADC achieved since its formation; and does it reflect the vision of its founders?”
Instructions
Essays are coordinated by the Ministries of Education in all respective SADC Member States. It is the responsibility of Government officials in SADC Member States to submit the top 3 essays to SADC Secretariat for adjudication at regional level.
NOTE: The Secretariat will not accept entries from individuals and as such those entries will be disregarded and disqualified.
The essay should be 4000 words. The deadline for submission of entries to Ministries of Education in respective SADC Member States is 29th February 2024. The deadline for submission of entries to the Secretariat by Ministries of Education is 31st March 2024.
All entries should be typed and submitted in both hard copies and electronic version in Microsoft Word document format. Entrants should sign and initial each page of the hard copy document to make sure that they have not been altered. All essays entering the competition should be in one of the SADC working languages, i.e. English, Portuguese and/or French.
All submissions must be accompanied by a SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition Entry Form which should contain full contact details of the entrant, including, passport-sized photograph, physical address, telephone, copy of national Identification card, copy of valid Student National Identification Card, fax number and email address; and contact details of the entrant.
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The guiding theme of the 2023 JSR, "Transforming Education: Investing in Foundational Learning and Skills Development for a Wealthy, Self-Reliant, and Resilient Nation," lends greater relevance to the JSR. This theme emphasizes how important it is to support the foundational learning that forms the basis of education while also fostering the advancement of industry relevant skills. The MW2063 vision's aim for a self-sufficient and wealthy Malawi is reflected in these two pillars, which are part of the basis for transformative education.
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Applications are invited from nationals of SEACMEQ member countries (Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe) for the position of Deputy Executive Director at the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SEACMEQ).
How to Apply: All application letters quoting the vacancy number and the post applied for should be addressed to; The Executive Director, SEACMEQ Coordinating Centre, C/o University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana. Application letters should be submitted together with full and up-to-date CVs, certified true copies of educational certificates, and transcripts, and sent to:
Victoria Geresomo
Director of Education Policy and Planning
Ministry of Education
P/Bag 328, Lilongwe.
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Phone number: +265 882 455 921
Three reference letters are required.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, on or before the closing date.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.
NB: Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
Extended Closing Date: 12 Midnight of 14 September, 2023
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Ministry of Education | Private Bag 328| Capital City | Lilongwe 3, Malawi.
Phone:+265 1 789 422 / +265 1 789 416
Fax:+265 1 788 184 / +265 1 788 064
Email: info-edu@education.gov.mw