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James MphandePosted on
9th Mar, 2026
MUST on February 27, 2026 hosted students from the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Command and Staff College to strengthen collaboration and appreciate the universityโs innovative work.
Welcoming the delegation, MUST Vice Chancellor, Professor Address Malata, highlighted the universityโs mission of delivering education that solves real-world problems.
She explained that programmes such as Geo Information Science help address environmental, agricultural, and urban challenges in Malawi and beyond.
Professor Malata also clarified misconceptions about Indigenous Knowledge Systems, emphasizing that the programme is academic and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on open-source innovation.
She further shared that MUST is developing solutions in areas such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and advancing medical research, with some graduates currently studying abroad to specialize in cancer treatment.
The Vice Chancellor also outlined the universityโs strategic plan, which focuses on academic excellence, technological innovation, and creating an enabling environment where every student develops solutions that benefit society.
She noted infrastructure challenges, including limited student hostels and staff housing, and shared the universityโs vision of expanding through additional campuses to improve access for students across the country.
Professor Malata concluded by expressing her commitment to strengthening collaboration with MDF and commended the college for attracting participants from countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
College Commandant Major General Vincent Peter Moyo thanked MUST for the warm reception and strong partnership, describing the university as โa heart of excellence.โ
One of the students, Paul Hare Kamwendo, also expressed gratitude, saying the delegation felt welcomed and appreciated.
During the visit, the MDF Command and Staff College students toured key facilities, including the African Drone and Data Academy's laboratory and assembly site, the Design Studio, teaching hospital, and ceramics workshop.