By Mtsano Chasweka          

Mulanje, May 24, Mana: The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it will construct an ICT laboratory at Chinyama Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Traditional Authority (TA) Tombondiya in Mulanje district through Connect a School Project.

Speaking on Wednesday during a ground breaking ceremony at Chinyama CDSS, MACRA`s Deputy Director of Consumer Affairs, Kelious Mlenga said the Connect A School Project implemented by Malawi Government under Universal Service Fund will construct computer laboratories in schools to increase ICT access.

“This digital inclusion will bridge the gap as 6 million children from government schools have no access to internet services,” said Mlenga.

In his remarks, Member of Parliament for Mulanje Bale, Victor Musowa applauded MACRA for the initiative saying access to computer literacy and utilization of ICT will motivate students, thereby improving education standards in the rural areas.

“It is an achievement to have access to technology in this digital era. We will own it and embrace it and l am sure that the community will be transformed,” said Musowa.

Chinyama CDSS, Head teacher, Bernard Nkombezi assured MACRA, local leaders and the community that the school authority will properly manage the computer laboratory to ensure it serves its intended purpose for the benefit of students and the community.

Apart from Chinyama CDSS, Chimwala and Salabango CDSS will also benefit from the project.

75 schools in Malawi will benefit from Connect a School Project in the first phase.