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UNIMA Actuarial Science Society to Host Financial Literacy and Insurance Awareness CampaignThe UNIMA Actuarial science s...
01/10/2026

UNIMA Actuarial Science Society to Host Financial Literacy and Insurance Awareness Campaign

The UNIMA Actuarial science society is set to host its financial literacy and insurance campaign at Wandoda on 3rd October 2026.

The event aims at empowering next generations for financial security; insurance, financial literancy and wealth creation.

Mr Noordean Kapalamula who is the Treasurer of the Society stated that
"As actuarial science students,our inspiration comes from the realisation that financial literacy is essential to everyone , regardless of their field of study ".

He also said that the event is open to all including students from other institutions such as MUST and MUBAS.

The Society's objective is to bring together students, professionals and other stakeholders to promote insurance awareness, financial literacy and responsible wealth creation, empowering studets to make informed financial decisions.

Reported by Jaled Nyakuipa.

UNIMED FEE REMAINS COMPULSORY AT UNIMAThe University of Malawi (UNIMA) has maintained that all students must pay a K30,0...
20/09/2026

UNIMED FEE REMAINS COMPULSORY AT UNIMA

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has maintained that all students must pay a K30,000 UNIMED fee per semester, following concerns over the additional charge introduced after the recent tuition fee increment.

The concern was raised during the 17th UNIMASA Parliament Session by Member of Parliament for Sociology Constituency Emmanuel Kaitano, through a petition on various fee increments, including tuition, accommodation, remarking and UNIMED fees.

It follows a request by Studen to have an option of opting out of UNIMED, citing concerns over the medical services available at the University clinic.

However, Director of Students Affairs Dr. Jonas Mwatseteza said the scheme is compulsory. “UNIMED is a mandatory medical insurance scheme for all students, and opting out is not an option,” he said.

He added that the University cannot risk leaving students without medical cover during emergencies, saying students must pay the fee whether they use the services or not.

Dr. Mwatseteza further said students can access UNIMED services at accredited facilities, including the University clinic, the private wing of Central Hospital and Banja La Mtsogolo.

Reported by Clara Christabell Mhera

CHIGALU LAMENTS POOR SERVICE DELIVERY AT UNIMA Members of Parliament sitting at the UNIMASA Parliament currently underw...
19/09/2026



CHIGALU LAMENTS POOR SERVICE DELIVERY AT UNIMA

Members of Parliament sitting at the UNIMASA Parliament currently underway have expressed concern over dwindling standards of the University despite it being called the Mother of all Universities in Malawi.

Raising the concern in the Chamber, one of the members,Joel Vilix Chigalu said it is shameful to note that students are learning in overcrowded classrooms with damaged electricity sockets in those classrooms.

Chigalu also said, students are learning while seated on the floor due to shortage of classroom chairs, a development that hamper education of students at the University.

The Issue of Overcrowding has for since caught the attention of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Sunduzwayo Madise who, writting on his Facebook timeline two days ago said the issue is being investigated to establish the it's basis.

It follows a picture that went viral on Facebook which depicted students learning in what looks like Room O while others stood outside the classroom to observe what appeared to be an ongoing class.

According to Madise, the likelihood of that situation being a classroom in session is minimal given that class allocation to a lecture is done on an algorithm that determines the number of students per class versus room size, making a possibility of such an overcrowded classroom almost impossible.

Reported by Samuel Dulawo

19/09/2026



Parliament has passed the UNIMA Agenda Policy that seeks to adopt a continuity in vision at the Students Representative Council SRC whenever leadership has changed.

Presenting the motion in Parliament, UNIMA Agenda's Policy Committe Chairperson Daniel Mtukwanika said the motion is an important peace of legislation that aligns SRC to a Broader Development Vision.

Munthali noted that for long. UNIMA has seen protracted social and economic development largely due to different leadership ideologies that in the long run affects the growth and development within the SRC

The Policy adds to several Administrative and student existing policies and will be reviewed every four years.

Reported by Samuel Dulawo.

The UNIMASA Parliament started 30 Minutes late as Members of the Assembly delayed in arriving in the Chamber.The sessio...
19/09/2026



The UNIMASA Parliament started 30 Minutes late as Members of the Assembly delayed in arriving in the Chamber.

The session started with a minute of Silence I. Honour of fallen former Vice Chancellor, Professor Zimani Kadzamira

Meanwhile business has started with the speaker of the Assembly making several annoumcements to kick start the session.

Reported by Samuel Dulawo

UNIMASA PARLIAMENT 17TH SESSION Members of Parliament and other leaders of the house are now gathering for the UNAMASA'...
19/09/2026



UNIMASA PARLIAMENT 17TH SESSION

Members of Parliament and other leaders of the house are now gathering for the UNAMASA's 17th parliamentary session which will be held in Chikowi Lecture Theatre 01

In an Interview with Colonels Media, One Member of parliament for Early Childhood Development Constituency (ECD) Makaiko Phiri hasl assured members of his constituency and all other constituencies that their petitions and griviances will be addressed through the current sitting.

Reported by Samuel Dulawo

COLONELS MEDIA APPOINTS MHERA AS ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR Colonels Media has appointed Clara Cristabel Mhera as its new Ma...
19/09/2026

COLONELS MEDIA APPOINTS MHERA AS ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR

Colonels Media has appointed Clara Cristabel Mhera as its new Managing Director effective 1 September, 2026.

This is according to the statement signed by the Media's board chairman, Alfred Inkah Kamwendo.

Mhera who's a third year Theology and Religious studies student has replaced Benson Matabwa who served the position for one year.

She becomes the second female Managing Director after Rachael Kadzitaye who served in an acting capacity.

Reported by Immanuel Ntantha

UNIMASA Parliament is expected to reconvene this morning with lots of bills to be discussed for action.Usually, this mee...
19/09/2026

UNIMASA Parliament is expected to reconvene this morning with lots of bills to be discussed for action.

Usually, this meeting summons both the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary to a common table of dialogue on matters sorrounding the students governance.

President Yatuta Edwell Mulungu and his Vice Reginah Mdyetseni are expected to grace th occasion marking the opening of the Assembly which sits for the seventeenth time.

Colonels Media will be at Parliament Building to give you all the excepts as they happen

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BACCS SOCIETY HOLDS ITS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Membership for The Bachelor Of Arts In Communication and Cultural Stadies (BACC...
18/09/2026

BACCS SOCIETY HOLDS ITS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Membership for The Bachelor Of Arts In Communication and Cultural Stadies (BACCS) has been urged to stick to the society in order to benefit from a range of programmes the society has put in place this semester, its leadership has said.

The remarks came at the sidelines of the society's General Assembly held today in the Lecture Theatre 2 in which the society also used the function to welcome into it's fold their first years.

Speaking at the function BACCS President Blessings Makuta stressed on the need for members to commit to the society while urging members to remain corperative and united to achieve the common goal of the society.

Vice President Laulyn Zumazuma BACCS stressed the need for the members to get registered adding registration enables members to benefit from different activities lined up for this semilester

" Our vision this semester is to essure that everyone feels included in everything we do and we want this society to the society where to grow socially personallay and accademicaly. We have planned different activities including social and accemic trips and exchange visits that enables us to be companions with our colleagues from elsewhere "

Second Year Student and member of the society Yamikani Ekhamunu said he feels energised by the Assembly adding it provided a fresh perspective to understand what to expect in the semester and the other ahead.

Reported by Samuel Dulawo.

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