Minister Pledges Government Support to MCA

Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka, SC, has pledged government support to the Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) as it works to promote quality higher education.

The Minister made the pledge on Thursday, May 7 in Lilongwe during a courtesy meeting with representatives from the college.

Msaka noted that MCA’s hybrid status as government-owned but commercially operated has created funding and operational ambiguities.
Acknowledging the institution as part of government, the Minister urged the college to openly share its challenges so that the ministry can help address them.

MCA Registrar, Yotam Machila, highlighted several issues stemming from limited financial resources, including slow infrastructure development (such as hostels and classrooms) and insufficient student loans.

He called on the ministry to help tackle infrastructure challenges through the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP), to include MCA in broader higher education activities, and to provide needy students with full loans, just as other public universities do.

MCA Students Gain Industry Exposure at Accountancy Day

Students from the Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) Blantyre Campus, under the Bachelor of Applied Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems (BAAAIS), participated in an Accountancy Day hosted by Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS).

The event, which was held on April 24, offered a valuable platform for students to engage in professional discussions, gain practical insights into the accounting field, and interact with peers through industry-oriented activities.

Such engagements play a vital role in promoting inter-institutional collaboration, exposing students to real-world practices, and strengthening professional networks.

One of the students, Bahat Mwase, who also serves as the BAAAIS Society General Secretary, described the experience as both educational and inspiring, noting that it reinforced the importance of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and academic excellence.

MCA remains committed to creating opportunities that enhance student development and prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the accounting profession.

MCA Welcomes New Principal

The Malawi College of Accountancy has officially welcomed its new Principal, Mr. Frank Kabudula. Mr. Kabudula takes over from Mrs. Christina Chithila, who concluded her duties at MCA on April 24.

Speaking during the introduction ceremony held on Wednesday, the College Registrar, Mr. Yotamu Machila, urged staff members to extend to the new Principal the same support and cooperation they accorded his predecessor to ensure the continued growth and progress of the institution.

In his remarks, Mr. Kabudula expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and said he looks forward to working collaboratively with staff members for the advancement of the College.