MCA Student Union Commits to Enhancing Student Welfare
The Malawi College of Accountancy newly elected student union says it is geared to improve the welfare of fellow students by championing mental health support and collaboration with faculty and staff to develop student centered policies and initiatives among others.
The union’s president, Emmanuel Makonyola made the remarks recently adding that other top priorities for the union is to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community by hosting diverse events and improving campus facilities.
“Our top priorities will dwell on academic support, campus life, and student wellbeing. We will maintain an open-door policy allowing students to meet us and share concerns. We will also institute a student led accountability committee to oversee our actions,” he said.
Commenting on the same, the Union’s General Secretary, Chantelle Chituta said they are also set to engage management on creating an emergency fund to support struggling students.
MCA and MUST signs strategic MOU to boost higher education
The Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), marking the start of a strategic partnership to advance academic excellence, innovation, and capacity building.
MUST’s Director of Research and Outreach, Professor Alfred Maluwa, said the collaboration will unlock new pathways for academic innovation and elevate the quality of higher education in Malawi.
MCA Principal Christina Chithila emphasized the importance of strong alliances as MCA transitions into offering academic degrees.
“For us to grow better, we need partnerships. This collaboration will strengthen us and build capacity on our side,” she said.
MCA Joins the Research Challenge Initiative
On March 26, the Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) participated in the launch of the Research Challenge Initiative, led by Credit Data CRB LTD, a licensed credit reference bureau. This initiative invites final-year students to conduct research and write dissertations that can drive meaningful change in Malawi’s financial sector. Outstanding research will be rewarded with monetary prizes. The launch brought together students and representatives from MCA, MUBAS, BIU, and CUNIMA, reinforcing the commitment to academic excellence and financial innovation.
