MCA Students Join National HIV Prevention Initiative

Eight students from the Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) have been trained as ambassadors for HIV prevention and health promotion, following a two-day orientation programme aimed at strengthening health awareness among young people.
The orientation, held on August 29 and 30 at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), was organised by the Malawi Network of AIDS Service Organisations (MANASO) in collaboration with the Malawi AIDS Commission.
The programme exposed the students to key issues surrounding HIV prevention, health promotion and the role of young people in championing healthier communities.
Speaking after the orientation, MCA Student Union Social Welfare Director, Bahat Mike Mwase, who was among the participants, described the orientation as informative, interactive and an important opportunity for students to take an active role in promoting health on campus.
Mwase said the students were ready to turn the knowledge gained into practical initiatives that would benefit the wider MCA community.
“We are not only taking the knowledge back to MCA; we are taking the responsibility with us. We would like to translate what we have learned into practical initiatives that can strengthen HIV prevention, health awareness and overall student wellness on our campus,” he said.
The initiative comes as part of efforts to empower young people with accurate health information and encourage them to take an active role in HIV prevention.
Through the newly trained student ambassadors, MCA is expected to strengthen peer-led health awareness activities while fostering a more informed and supportive campus environment.

Graduands Urged to Embrace Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Technology Francis Folley has challenged newly graduated Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) students to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation, urging them not to limit themselves to seeking employment but also to create opportunities for themselves and others.

Folley made the remarks on Saturday during the MCA 11th Congregation held in Lilongwe under the theme, “Delivering Transformative Education for a Self-Reliant Nation."

He said the world of work is changing rapidly, driven by technology, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and globalisation, and urged the graduates to use the knowledge and skills they have acquired to identify challenges and develop solutions.

Folley further urged the graduates to regard their qualifications as instruments for service, innovation, leadership, and positive impact, saying they should distinguish themselves wherever they go through competence, hard work, integrity, and professionalism.

“Ensure that you are people who can be trusted. Be professionals who keep learning, be leaders who create opportunities for others, and be citizens who understand that success is most meaningful when it contributes to the well-being of others and to the development of the nation,” he said.

In his remarks, MCA Chairperson of the Board of Governors Daniel Dunga urged the graduates to embrace a transformative mindset and always put the interests of the nation at the centre of their endeavours.

“You must have national interest in all you do. You must look for what you can do to make others better, to make your nation better. Success should not only be measured by your payslip. It must be defined by what you are doing for the greater good,” Dunga said.

He also challenged the graduands to develop a habit of regularly reflecting on their achievements and contributions, saying self-accountability would enable them to identify areas for improvement and make a greater contribution to the nation.

About 713 students graduated from various programmes, including the Bachelor of Applied Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Banking and Financial Services Management, Bachelor of Marketing and Public Relations, and Master of Business Administration.

MCA Finalists Urged to Dream Big

The Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) Campus Director for Blantyre, Dr. George Kaudza Masina, has challenged final-year students to dream big and believe that they can achieve their aspirations.
He made the remarks on Friday, August 14 evening during the Blantyre Campus Finale Dinner held at the Amaryllis Hotel.
“When you go out there, you should remember that you can get everything you aspire to achieve. Also remember that when one door does not open, you can always find another way and do better,” he said.
Dr. Masina further encouraged the students to pursue further education, highlighting MCA’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme as an opportunity they could utilise to advance their careers.
“After your degree journey, you should also consider professional studies such as ICAM and ACCA so that you can differentiate yourselves from the rest out there,” he said, while urging the students to remain good ambassadors of the institution.
In her remarks, Guest of Honour and entrepreneur, Della Kulemeka, shared her journey in entrepreneurship and encouraged the students to combine the knowledge they have gained through education with creativity and action.
“Education has given you knowledge, but you need to be creative to stand out on the ground. We need creativity and willingness to take action because all that you have learned without action is nothing,” she said.
Meanwhile, MCA Student Union President, Chantelle Chituta, hailed the institution’s management and students for making the finale dinner a memorable event.